Kim-Mai Cutler is a leading curator, writer, and the Executive Director of NEW INC, a non-profit organization that supports artists and creative entrepreneurs working at the intersection of art, technology, and social justice. Cutler's work has been praised for its innovative approach and its commitment to fostering inclusivity and diversity in the art world.
Here are five tips from Kim-Mai Cutler on how to make the art world more inclusive and equitable:
Tip 1: Amplify Marginalized Voices
Make a conscious effort to include the work of artists from underrepresented groups in your exhibitions and programs. This will help to diversify the art world and give a platform to artists who have been historically marginalized.
Tip 2: Create Accessible Programs
Make sure that your exhibitions and programs are accessible to people of all backgrounds and abilities. This means providing things like free or low-cost admission, ASL interpretation, and sensory-friendly spaces.
Tip 3: Foster Diversity in Leadership
Work to increase the diversity of people in leadership positions within the art world. This can be done through mentoring programs, targeted recruitment efforts, and unconscious bias training.
Tip 4: Challenge Institutional Barriers
Be aware of the institutional barriers that can prevent marginalized artists from participating in the art world. Work to challenge these barriers through your own work and through advocacy.
Tip 5: Use Your Voice
Use your platform to speak out against injustice and inequality in the art world. Write about it, talk about it, and support organizations that are working to make the art world more inclusive and equitable.
By following these tips, you can help to create a more inclusive and equitable art world for everyone.
