In 2017, New York City launched its first-ever “cultural plan,” which, among other initiatives, tied public funding for arts and cultural organizations to the diversity of their staff and boards. The plan also prioritized reaching underserved neighborhoods and populations through art and culture. Across the country, the arts sector started to similarly reimagine how to more authentically reflect—and engage—the communities it serves. 

This course explores the interconnected concepts of culture, diversity, and equity within the arts. Students will examine how arts organizations include—or exclude—people from different backgrounds and learn practical strategies for building more inclusive institutions. Topics include cultivating a culture of diversity and inclusion, embedding equity in an organization’s artistic mission, recruiting and retaining talent from underrepresented groups, and effectively engaging boards and executive leadership on these topics.
This course may be used to fulfill the requirements of the Certificate in Arts Management. Questions? Contact us at The Center for Publishing, Writing, and Media. Email sps.pwm.ce@nyu.edu or call 212-998-7289.

This is an online course delivered in a live-instruction (synchronous) format where teaching and learning occur in real time using chat and video conferencing to create an interactive virtual classroom. 
Registering at least three weeks prior to the course start date is highly recommended!
Continuing Education Units (CEU) : 2

You'll walk away with

• An understanding of the concepts of equity, diversity, and inclusion
• The ability to design and implement a plan for greater equity, diversity, and inclusion at an arts institution
• Familiarity with important initiatives and case studies in the arts that address equity, diversity, and inclusion

Ideal for

• Current and aspiring arts administrators
• Artists
• Community organizers
• Public sector employees