Discover how embracing the creative case for diversity and difference can support the adaptive resilience of arts organisations. This paper features ten case studies, recommendations of helpful things to do and a framework for self-assessment.

Donors are looking for transparency, accountability and tangible commitments to diversity, inclusion and anti-racism. Tarsha Whitaker Calloway, Vice President, Philanthropy, Tessitura chairs a lively online panel discussing examples of successful and authentic approaches.

In this CultureVoice podcast, Carol Jones and Ron Evans talk to the AMA's CEO Cath Hume, about the Audience Diversity Academy and the different ways of growing our understanding of diversity and agile thinking.

Robin Simpson considers why arts organisations struggle with diversity and shares how Voluntary Arts made its breakthrough.

Historic England believes that the historic environment in England should be accessible and relevant to everyone who lives and visits there, whatever their socio-economic background, race, religion, sexuality, gender, disability, or health.  A useful guide on how to develop a strategy for inclusion, diversity and equality.

Diversity – where we are now In this issue of JAM we look at the different ways in which arts and cultural organisations are meeting the needs and engaging with diverse audiences and visitors. Jo Verrent from Unlimited opens the debate by considering how increasing access to the arts for disabled audiences is more than just a checklist. By putting the needs of children with autism and their families first, Town Hall & Symphony Hall Birmingham successfully held its first ‘relaxed’ concert. Programme Manager, Chris Proctor, describes the background, planning and outcome of this concert. Rebbecca Conneely from Liverpool’s Everyman and Playhouse theatres explains how the ... Read more

With Hardish Virk as guest editor, this issue of JAM explores the theme of cultural diversity and audience development with a focus on the changing cultural demographics and the impact of immigration in recent times. Inside this issue, Naz Koser from Ulfah Arts (page 9) explains how she is growing a Muslim audience; Shabnam Shabazi from Pan Intercultural Arts investigates the role of identity and modern day politics on the work that they do with young people (page 18); Mel Larsen looks at target marketing (page 16); and Robert Gray highlights the potential growth of new audiences from new communities (page 10). We also have our regular features including research round-up by Heather Maitla... Read more

There was a time when the word ‘segmentation’ used to feel a bit too close to ‘segregation’, but we know nowadays that targeting can mean better communication, service, representation — and less marketing spend. So much for the ideal but as a practice, segmentation brings challenges.  This article was first published in JAM (issue 31 / July 2008).

Contact has avoided having to ask whether its work is diverse enough by putting diversity at the root of decision-making. Matt Fenton and Reece Williams share Contact’s story.

Hull Truck Theatre have announced their ambitious equality and diversity plans as part of their commitment to opening up access to all aspects of the theatre.

A blog by Sian Davila, Marketing Manger, National Youth Theatre of Great Britainas part of her joint Fellowship with Joe Duggan, Head of Communication, NYTGB at the Audience Diversity Academy (ADA)

The AMA commissioned Mandy Johnson, Sketchnotes UK to create sketchnotes for some of the key sessions in its 2021 Conference, Change for Good. This beautifully illustrated sketchnote draws out the key points from the panel discussion: From Diversity and Inclusion Tick Boxes to Anti-racism.

In the first of three blogs sharing Walk the Plank‘s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) journey, their General Manager Sarah Heard explains how they embed DEIB practice across everything they do.

Discover arguments for focusing on cultural diversity, examples of good practice and practical advice for marketing, management and audience development in this comprehensive guide.

In the final of three blogs sharing Walk the Plank‘s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) journey, their Senior Marketing and Communications Officer, Tanica Powell takes us through how the marketing team has championed and actioned their DEIB values.  

As cultural marketers it’s important to understand how representative our audience is. These guidelines offer meaningful and ethical ways to monitor the diversity of an audience – going beyond simply a ‘tick box’ exercise. You’ll find advice on planning, collecting information, representative sampling, and questionnaire design. It covers how to monitor ethnicity and disability, young ... Read more

This article examines the impact of cultural diversity on national cultural institutions. It considers whether, long used to defending a particular set of cultural values, they can transform themselves into defenders of democratic cultural participation.

The fourth and final report looking at equality and diversity across Arts Council England’s  2015 -2018 portfolio of funded organisations. The data covers the 663 arts organisations and 21 museums in ACE’s national portfolio

The second in a series of Arts Council England’s (ACE) #CreativeCase diversity webinars is a panel conversation with experts from across the arts, culture and research sectors – who shine new light on the issues faced by working class people entering the arts and culture sector.

The second blog from China Plate  is from Sarah Isaacs (Administrator and Digital Lead)  as part of her Fellowship at the Audience Diversity Academy