Accessibility and Inclusion in the Arts

Tackle the financial side of participation—ideas, challenges, and solutions around pricing, funding, and making arts affordable for all.

Share uplifting, surprising, or funny stories about accidental inclusion, spontaneous accessibility, or the arts reaching new audiences in unusual ways.

A space for artists and creators to share personal barriers faced, successes, and ideas for further change.

How do audience members and advocates make choices about where to participate, donate, or support based on inclusion?

Address digital barriers to online arts participation, from internet access to digital literacy and accessible online content.

Conversations about tackling stigma, expanding the definition of art, and encouraging a culture of true belonging.

Stories and strategies for working with people with disabilities, Indigenous artists, racialized communities, and other groups facing barriers.

Discuss public/private funding, grants, and investments needed for renovations, technology, staff training, and outreach.

Strategies and stories about improving physical access to arts venues, studios, and events (ramps, ASL, sensory-friendly design).

Explore how to increase representation of different cultures, languages, abilities, and identities on stage, screen, and canvas.

Share bright spots—programs, partnerships, or practices that have improved accessibility and inclusion in your community.