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"If we leave it to mainstream institutions to create work by [minorities], we will be left with a kind of chainstore arts world." Topher Campbell   As of February 17, 2011, the U.S. House of Representatives has put forward the FY11...more

Below are just a few terms and definitions related to diversity and inclusion work. The majority of the definitions below can be found in the National MultiCultural Institute's Diversity Glossary, which also includes terminology related to legislativ...more

Ok, that's admittedly an unfair and leading question.  However, with the rise and now seeming ubiquity of participatory strategies for art, activism, business, marketing, etc.; questioning and critiquing this new economy of ideas and labor is ti...more

Among Theatre Communications Group's mission is to leverage the stories of the field to build greater public awareness of and appreciation for live theatre in America. The organization’s vision ranges from being the leader and innovator in ass...more

Black? White? Asian? More Young Americans Choose All of the Above by Susan Saulny The New York Times January 29, 2011 "'I was always having to explain where my parents are from because just saying, 'I'm from Takoma Park, Maryland,' w...more

Your organization's commitment to diversity can be impact by the other organization's with which you are affiliated. There are several annual reports on workplace inclusion that can be used to monitor vendor commitment to diversity. Here ar...more

  In 2006, Citi Performing Arts Center (CPAC) formalized its commitment to “Broad-based Access, Diversity, and Outreach” as an objective on its strategy map and Balanced Scorecard. The plan articulated a vision that was be...more

"Why Charities Need to Pay More Attention to Minority Donors" The Chronicle of Philanthropy March 22, 2011 By Raymund Flandez "Raising money from minority groups is still not a priority for a majority of institutions, but c...more

"Canadians rarely say bad things, but what are we thinking?" The Globe and Mail by Diane Jermyn Feb. 20, 2011 “'Am I allowed to say that?' ... 'I thought it was a bad word.' "Everybody’s worried about using ...more

Regrets of a Former Arts Funder by John R. Killacky Blue Avocado; June 23, 2011 "As Program Officer for Arts and Culture at the San Francisco Foundation, I and philanthropic colleagues often bemoaned how fragile many culturally specifi...more