Inextricably Connected: Recognizing the Power of Equity and Inclusion in Arts and Culture Philanthropy

This brief advocates for grantmakers to address historical inequalities in arts and culture philanthropy by increasing funding to historically marginalized communities. It suggests adopting strategies that disrupt traditional funding structures that have excluded artists of color and under-resourced communities. The discussion emphasizes the importance of equity, inclusion, and diversity as critical components for fostering a more just and impactful philanthropic landscape within the arts and culture sector.