Towards Systemic Change: Diversity Training Module for Cultural Leaders is a practical and reflective guide designed to support arts and culture professionals committed to building a more equitable and inclusive sector.
This module was created in response to growing awareness across Europe that diversity must be more than a surface-level ambition—it must be a organizational commitment. While many cultural leaders recognize the importance of inclusion, translating intention into action remains a challenge. Artists and cultural professionals with migratory backgrounds continue to face barriers in accessing opportunities, resources, and recognition. This document addresses those barriers and provides actionable tools for dismantling them.
At the heart of this training is a comprehensive checklist, designed to help organizations assess their current practices and identify concrete steps for progress. Divided into foundational and advanced actions, the checklist allows institutions of all sizes and capacities to begin their inclusion journey or deepen their commitment to equity. It is not a one-time tool but a living resource to guide reflection, track impact, and foster accountability.
Developed through cross-border collaboration and informed by study visits, surveys, and research, this module offers more than recommendations—it offers a roadmap. Whether you’re starting from scratch or building on existing work, you are invited to explore, adapt, and use this guide to shape long-term change in your organization and community.
Diversity is not just about representation. Inclusion is not just about policy. This guide invites cultural leaders to lead with intention, listen deeply, and act boldly. Download the module and take your first step towards systemic change today!
This publication was produced as a part of an Erasmus+ project Access, Advocacy and Active Inclusion – Pathways to increasing Diversity in the Arts and Culture Field (AAA) lead by IMMART in partnership with Fresh Arts Coalition Europe in France and Globe Art Point in Finland. The project was dedicated to empowering the European arts and culture community to reshape their approach toward artists with migration backgrounds and cultural workers.
Read more about the project: AAA – Access, Advocacy & Active Inclusion