Action

Address inequities for under-represented artists, children and adults

Pursue cultural consciousness throughout our organization, providing ongoing DEI training to all AAC Board members.  (Or could be just our Committee with a report to the Board)  I will find a short YouTube training video.

Ensure continued data collection that leads to informed decision making

Embed education and advocacy into our arts celebrations, specific to our community needs

Action

Commit to engage the cultures that are prevalent in our region

Book artists that celebrate diversities

Promote events in ways that every person in our region is provided the same opportunities and services (ie: placing posters in areas frequented by underserved individuals not only in high traffic areas).

Meet people where they are rather than making them come to us for input.

Collaborate with other arts organizations to build inclusion strategies.

Action

Broaden the impact of our arts offerings and foster activities which create connections between community members. Reflect the diversity of our community in these offerings.                                  

Ensure that all of our events are welcoming and comfortable and that they are responsive to the needs of our community.

Provide activities that are affordable and held at accessible locations so that all can fully participate

Expand our audience by being more visible in our attempts to represent all members of our community equally.