Appendix 2 We will gather evidence through: The organisation’s activity… Ongoing contact… The annual survey… For these themes: Artistic programme: Diversity is embedded across all aspects of the programme and is a key driver for informing and shaping the artistic programme AQA assessments ACE staff experience Published programme Achievement of related business plan/EAP objectives Board papers: Organisation’s commitment to diversity in key programming decisions RM contact: Diverse programming being part of ongoing contact conversations. Risk monitoring/EAP progress Artist led evidence eg blogs, comment, written statements supporting organisation’s actions Goal 1 narrative: level to which diversity is considered across all programming Creative Case for Diversity narrative: targeted programming of diverse work Activity: reflects diverse programming Talent development: support for talent development and providing platforms for showcasing work from diverse artists and companies Support for Gfta/Project Grants/strategic fund applications from diverse artists Published talent development opportunities for diverse artists Board papers: Organisation’s commitment to diversity in key programming decisions RM contact: Evidence of talent development and diversity being part of ongoing contact agendas. Goal 1 narrative: level to which diversity is considered across all talent development opportunities Creative Case for Diversity narrative: targeted opportunities for diverse artists
Platforming opportunities for diverse artists and companies Achievement of related business plan/EAP objectives Risk monitoring/EAP progress Artist led evidence eg blogs, comment, written statements supporting organisation’s actions Equality narrative: talent development targets in EAP; diverse artists contracted and/or commissioned Addressing barriers to artistic involvement: responsive to challenges and barriers facing members of protected characteristic groups in participating and engaging with the sector Accessible development opportunities Provision of access support Achievement of related business plan/EAP objectives Board papers: Organisation’s commitment to removing barriers RM Contact: Evidence of response to challenges being part of ongoing contact agendas. Risk monitoring/EAP progress Artist led evidence eg case study, comment, written statements supporting organisation’s actions Equality narrative: targets in EAP and evidence of whether or not they are being met Resourcing, monitoring, & measuring success: prioritised resources to ensure effective contribution to the Achievement against objectives set in business plan and Equality Action Plan papers: Organisation’s consideration of resources in relation to Creative Case for Diversity RM Contact: Resources considered within ongoing Equality narrative: alignment to business and financial planning
Creative Case for Diversity contact. Risk monitoring/EAP progress Self-evaluation: commitment to ongoing self-evaluation, sharing best practice and continued learning around diversity External shared learning events Attendance at (and reporting back on) key sector events Board papers: consideration of progress within board papers RM Contact: Ongoing review of progress Peer review: collection of feedback from other sources Self-evaluation narrative: consideration of how organisation is responding to the Creative Case for Diversity Sector leadership: networking and participating in sector led or wider initiatives promoting equality and diversity in the arts and cultural sector Participation in related networks and initiatives relative to the and standing of the organisation Initiation of related projects with partners Sharing of skills and resources with wider sector Board papers: level of commitment to sharing resources and taking on a leadership role RM contact: consideration of leadership in relation to scale Peer review: case studies, partnership and network feedback Creative Case for Diversity narrative: partnerships, talent development, networks and projects