NYC Equity And Inclusion Strategies For Arts, Culture, And Science Organizations.pdf

Equity & Inclusion Strategies Summary

This section outlines CreateNYC's strategies to foster a vibrant and inclusive cultural sector in New York City. The primary objectives are to support artists, arts organizations, and diverse communities through various initiatives.

Objectives:

1. Expand Employment Opportunities: Provide resources and opportunities for local artists and cultural workers across all disciplines.
2. Strengthen Arts Organizations: Enhance the sustainability and stability of nonprofit and for-profit cultural businesses.
3. Promote Interdependence & Collaboration: Encourage partnerships, shared resources, and collective action among diverse arts and cultural stakeholders.

Strategies (Implement, Promote, Explore):

A. Supporting Artists and Cultural Workers:

Implement:
Determine fair compensation levels for artists and cultural workers.
Create financial management training and union information access.
Broker connections between cultural organizations and City business services.
Promote:
Expand grant opportunities, including general operating support and multi-year funding.
Streamline grant application processes.
Explore: Review DCLA grant programs for potential changes to better support individual artists.

B. Enhancing Arts Access and Diversity:

Implement:
Support the Trust for Cultural Resources, a public benefit corporation aiding NYC cultural organizations.
Promote:
Increase marketing efforts to promote diverse arts offerings citywide.
Explore:
Provide support to groups beyond established 501(c)(3) organizations.
Encourage cooperative organizational models (shared spaces, boards, tools).
Facilitate knowledge sharing and collective action among community-based networks.
Immediate Action: Create a Night Life Ambassador to promote safe and creative nightlife environments for DIY and alternative arts spaces.

C. Fostering Collaboration & Growth:

Promote:
Collaborate with NYCEDC to highlight the economic value of the creative sector, promoting quality jobs.
Work closely with MOME to support literary arts and independent bookstores.