CLAY ART CENTER
ANTI-RACIST OBJECTIVES 

CLAY ART CENTER IS COMMITTED TO CHANGE!

In support of an Anti-racist agenda we will

  • Dedicate financial resources to support our anti-racism work

  • Provide anti-racist training for Board, Staff and Teachers

  • Review Policies and Procedures to assure appropriate language to include diversity

  • Establish a timeline to create a fully diverse Board of Directors and Advisory Board

  • Broaden representation on Committees

  • Establish hiring practices to assure staff reflect a diverse community

  • Develop strategic partnerships with diverse organizations and enhance community building engagement efforts leading to more inclusive outcomes.

  • Create measurement tools so the Board can ensure progress towards our goals

We are

  • Integrating immediate and long-term programs that address Black Lives Matter and the inclusion of BIPOC and other underrepresented communities in all of our programs at CAC. This includes:

    • Artists Talks by Black Artists

    • Black History Month programming

    • Online and In-person exhibitions that showcase Black and BIPOC artists

    • Panel discussions on issues related to our anti-racism agenda

    • Diversifying the roster of artists represented in the Shop@CAC

    • Ensuring diversity in the Residents selected for our Artist in Residency program

    • Continuing to develop programming and policies to support our Anti-racism agenda