DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND REPRESENTATION
As members of the arts and cultural sector, it is our responsibility to foster a community that is diverse, inclusive, and collaborative. Presently, there are geographic regions in Jacksonville, whether these are inner city neighborhoods or rural communities, that have limited or no access to the arts.
We firmly believe that access to the arts, especially during developmental ages, leads to greater chances for prosperity and a better quality of life.
There is a national effort to improve diversity and inclusion in the arts. Such efforts include research and outreach, funding initiatives, and pilot programs. Locally, there is a strong network of arts and culture organizations, of which the Cultural Council is one, that are committed to addressing systemic issues directly, through proactive and quantifiable initiatives.
For the arts and cultural sector to fully serve the community, local statistics related to access and inclusion must improve. The first wave of improvements should include diversifying Board and staff makeup so that is representative of Northeast Florida's demographics, as acknowledged through census surveys. Organizations that are committed to this change are positively impacting the value the sector creates for the residents of this region.
We firmly believe that access to the arts, especially during developmental ages, leads to greater chances for prosperity and a better quality of life.
There is a national effort to improve diversity and inclusion in the arts. Such efforts include research and outreach, funding initiatives, and pilot programs. Locally, there is a strong network of arts and culture organizations, of which the Cultural Council is one, that are committed to addressing systemic issues directly, through proactive and quantifiable initiatives.
For the arts and cultural sector to fully serve the community, local statistics related to access and inclusion must improve. The first wave of improvements should include diversifying Board and staff makeup so that is representative of Northeast Florida's demographics, as acknowledged through census surveys. Organizations that are committed to this change are positively impacting the value the sector creates for the residents of this region.
CULTURAL EQUITY STATEMENT
The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville commits to championing policies and practices of cultural equity that empower a just, inclusive, equitable city.
OUTREACH
Community outreach initiatives with neighborhood groups, community centers, churches, fraternities and sororities, and other stakeholders to better identify needs and address concerns related to access and allocation of resources.
SURVEYS
Surveys that inquire about awareness of and access to resources and cultural institutions.
ARTS IN EDUCATION
Cultural Service Internships
Summer internships designed to create a diverse pipeline of talent and interest for careers and leadership in the arts and culture sector in Jacksonville.
Lift Every Student
Artist residency program where artists work in Duval County Public Schools and integrate their artistic disciplines into education curriculums.
Jazz Discovery Series Clinics
International recording artists performing in Jacksonville conduct a one day clinic with students from the Young Men's Leadership Academy and Young Women's Leadership Academy.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
PNC Bank
PNC Bank, through PNC Arts Alive, will award $555,000 over three years to arts organizations who illustrate diverse programming focused on increasing access to the arts in underserved neighborhoods in Broward, Duval, and Palm Beach County.
CULTURAL SERVICE GRANT PROGRAM
Diversity and inclusion are a component of eligibility for public funding.
PUBLIC ART AND CREATIVE PLACEMAKING
A focus on investing in neighborhoods that currently do not receive the advantages of public art.
SPONSORS
