Since 2022, IDEA* Learning Series has been offered by Indy Arts & Culture Equity Taskforce and Indy Arts Council. Indy arts organization CEOs, staff, board members, and teaching artists are welcome to attend for free.
*IDEA = inclusion, diversity, equity, access
Advancing the Equity Journey: Expert Speaker Series
This speaker series pairs a local arts leader with an IDEA expert to discuss an aspect of their equity journey. The topics are based on themes that emerged from the 2023 Annual Grants Program panel review.
Rising to the Challenge: Peer Learning Sessions
At peer learning sessions, arts organization leaders talk about the challenges they’re facing in their IDEA journey and seek peer input. Come ready to share, discuss, and learn.
September 10, 12-1p (virtual)
George Garner, assistant director and curator at the IU South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center
Recently, conversations reignited around appropriate presentations of so-called “difficult” histories like white supremacy, colonization, and other racial injustices, and how those histories challenge long-standing, narrow, or often inaccurate interpretations. This session dives into how museums and other memory spaces can and must acknowledge and host those difficult conversations and the important histories they can teach. It challenges the idea of them as “difficult” and asks guests to explore why we value some interpretations over others.
October 1, 12-2 p.m. (virtual)
Jessica Minor, Director of Community Engagement, AccessABILITY
Join accessABILITY in this foundational disability workshop, to explore the influential role of disability history in shaping our current perspectives. Participants will explore strategies, transitioning from ableism to becoming robust allies committed to fostering inclusivity within society. The session will also address models of disability, language nuances, and behavioral shifts, empowering allies with the tools to actively contribute to a more equitable and inclusive future.
October 15, 11:30 am – 1pm, Indy Arts Council Board Room, 924 N Pennsylvania St
Jessica Minor, Director of Community Engagement, AccessABILITY
Join accessABILITY on a meaningful journey to break down barriers and explore the challenges faced by the disability community in areas such as healthcare, transportation, and housing. This interactive session will provide an opportunity to engage in conversations, share insights, and explore effective strategies to foster inclusivity and dismantle systemic obstacles.
Featuring Neelay Bhatt, Next Practice Partners and Phyllis Boyd, Indy Parks. Recorded on April 30, 2024.
