July’s Member Spotlight

This month we feature Fractured Atlas on GIA’s Member Spotlight. Click here to read about their work and commitment to transforming itself into an anti-racist/anti-oppressive organization and removing barriers to artistic expression for artists and arts organizations working in all disciplines.

“Real and Not Real: The history of racialization in the United States” webinar

Our nation has a long history of racism, discrimination, segregation, and cultural inequity. Since the 15th century, systems and structures were put in place which have perpetuated discriminatory practices. Now, in 2018, we see some of the same issues of discrimination rendering racialized outcomes — but why is this if so much time has passed? Ultimately, what does this have to do with arts philanthropy? Join Nayantara Sen, manager of Cultural Strategies and senior trainer, Race Forward, and Malcolm Shanks, Senior Training and Content Development coordinator, Race Forward, as they provide a foundational introduction to the social construction of race in the United States. This webinar will discuss the creation and perpetuation of the racial hierarchy, ideologies of whiteness, and how institutional strategies for diversity, inclusion, and equity often get conflated or confused. We look forward to an evergreen presentation from Race Forward on how funders can address these issues.

“Real and Not Real: The history of racialization in the United States” will be held Tuesday, August 21, at 2:00pm EDT / 11:00am PDT. Details and registration available here.

Register for the 2018 GIA Conference

Registration is open for the 2018 GIA Conference: Race, Space, and Place in Oakland, California. This year’s conference will be held Sunday, October 21 through Wednesday, October 24, featuring over 50 sessions as well as inspiring keynote presentations and performances. GIA members will receive the first opportunity to register and a first look at the conference offerings before they are announced to the public. All GIA members are eligible for discounted conference registration.

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