Our next conference will take place in autumn 2022 online
The Diversifying Arts Organisations online conference has expanded from our Diversifying Arts Boards conference. The conference will take place bi-annually, consisting of a series of talks, discussions and workshops. Attendees will attend five sessions designed to develop good recruitment and retention practices that will increase the number of Black, Asian and ethnically diverse trustees and senior staff. The conference will bring together key senior staff and Chairs from arts organisations (including dance and opera) and individual ADF members that serve on boards. The conference will take place weekly to allow participants adequate time in-between sessions to reflect, share learning and work on their short, mid and long term action plans.
During the conference, representatives from each organisation will be required to submit their completed SMART action plans, outlining their commitment to take measurable, meaningful steps towards a more equitable, inclusive and relevant organisation. The action plan will cover:
- Advertising and recruitment of senior staff
- Ongoing engagement and leadership sharing
- Induction and retention of new trustees and staff
- Visibility of board
- Talent pool and internal development
- Succession planning and staff promotion
- Advocacy
- Profile Reputation
- Succession planning
ADF’s Diversifying Arts Boards Conference History
Diversifying Boards 2019: Midlands Birmingham Rep and Arts Council England
