Birmingham’s big problem
After being met by a sea of white faces at a recent industry event, Rebbecca Hemmings says it’s time for Birmingham’s…
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Words, words – they’re all we have to go on
Rachel Grunwald flinches every times she hears someone – including herself – use terms such as ‘cultural offer&r…
Dark performances
How many theatres offer audio description services to blind and partially sighted people? Matthew Cock carried out some research a…
A thirst for diversity
Frustrated by a shortage of touring opportunities for black and Asian theatre, Jatinder Verma and Jonathan Kennedy made it their m…
Reimagining opera
From an all-male ‘CarMen’ to a gay-themed Tosca, Robin Pietà reveals how Secret Opera is helping opera to shed its st…
How can you develop without opportunities?
Young actress Keisha Atwell reflects on her career so far, calling for the same opportunities to be given to all BME performers.&n…
Birmingham to train next generation of diverse cultural leaders
Targeted mentoring, leadership courses and masterclass events are to be provided to artists from diverse backgrounds in the city.
Transformative action
To truly increase diversity, the arts sector needs to take collective responsibility for equality. How? Jenny Williams and David B…
ACE re-embraces creative case for diversity
Recognising that it “must do more” to encourage diversity in the arts, Arts Council England has announced four new div…
A perfect placement
Unable to take on unpaid work, Salome Wagaine thought she might be excluded from a career in the arts. Then she found out about th…
Lack of diversity in creative industries a business failure, says report
The Creative Industries Federation report into diversity in the workplace reveals that the sector is failing itself financially an…
Serving which community?
Do theatres really believe their own soundbites about being community-led, open and accessible buildings, asks David Sedgwick.
Independent theatre to be broadcast live on the BBC
Four independent theatre performances will be broadcast live on BBC Four, as part of a £350k initiative supported by Arts Co…
Shouting as loud as ever
Is an arts organisation dedicated to LGBT issues still necessary or even relevant? Yes, says Neil Anderson, so long as i…
APConversation: Does the arts have a diversity problem?
Christy Romer spoke to four leading figures across the arts sector to ask for an answer – in their own words – to a si…
ACE opens three new funding programmes
New funds will help the arts sector attract EU funding to support local economic growth, diversify leadership, and celebrate the a…
Report calls for more research into cultural value and inequality
The campaign to boost diversity in the arts is being held back by a lack of research and accurate data, according to a literature…
Being brave
The evidence suggests that a diverse workforce will bring a diverse audience. So it’s time for the arts to be bold and lead…
Employment boom in music, performing and visual arts
Jobs in the arts are growing at a higher rate than in any other area of the creative industries, but new figures from the DCMS lay…
There is more that unites us than divides us
What are the ‘choke points’ preventing culturally diverse artists from succeeding and should we stop talking about &ls…
From words into action
The Warwick Commission report may have sparked a useful debate, but how can its recommendations be acted upon locally, asks&n…
Respect and reward
Community members and arts and heritage organisations can all benefit from volunteering if some basic principles are followed…
Attracting a diverse workforce
At a time when fundraising for the arts seems mostly to be done by white females, Michelle Wright speaks to development profession…
Building a business in the black arts
In a week when arts organisations are urged to make a greater commitment to diversity, Ammo Talwar outlines his business model bas…
