Arts & Culture: Community of Practice

The arts and culture sector wields immense power in shaping societal narratives, inspiring creativity, and preserving diverse cultural legacies. Yet, it simultaneously mirrors and perpetuates systemic inequities that pervade society, limiting who can participate, thrive, and lead in the Nordic arts and culture landscape.

At Diversify, we believe the Nordic arts and culture sector has the potential to not only reflect societal progress but to lead it. We are committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and sustainable Nordic arts & culture sector through:

• A Community of Practice (CoP): A network of diverse and intersectional stakeholders from across the Nordic region. The CoP includes artists, cultural practitioners, policymakers, and activists, with significant representation from marginalized and underrepresented groups. This community is a dynamic platform for cross-sectoral collaboration, shared learning, and mutual support, aimed at fostering equity and sustainability in the arts and culture landscape.
• An Equity Framework: We are developing an equity framework that will serve as a comprehensive guide for organizations, individuals, and institutions within the Nordic arts and culture sector to engage intentionally with an intersectional and equity lens. It will:

– Provide actionable strategies to address systemic inequities.

– Promote shifts in mindsets, policies, and practices to dismantle structural barriers.

– Amplify marginalized voices and promote equitable resource distribution.

– Center lived experiences of those facing compounding layers of marginalization.

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• Peer Learning and Knowledge Sharing. We create spaces for collaboration and shared learning through workshops, dialogues, and co-creative sessions, amplifying diverse perspectives to develop sector-wide solutions.

• Economic Impact. By improving opportunities for artists and fostering innovation, we aim to drive economic growth and prosperity within the arts and culture sector.