EDIA Meeting

A support network for the visual arts sector in Yorkshire and Humber.To be a voice and advocate for the visual arts sector in Yorkshire and the Humber, delivering a programme that affects change in the profile, reputation and sustainability of the visual arts and artists.We support artists, makers and professionals to identify issues and priorities for action.Collaborate with organisations in supporting the visual arts through professional development, advocacy, research and promotion.Champion and advocate for the role of visual arts in leading on social and political change.

Yorkshire and Humber Visual Arts Network (YVAN)

We invite you to this meeting run under the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility group which explores different topics and issues within the creative sector, where speakers bring knowledge from their specialty and there is space for questions and discussions relating to the topic of the meeting. This month we would like to focus on Anti-racism. Making reference to the Western States Dismantling Racism Resource, how it has been applied in the anti-racist assessment of YVAN and how similar resources can be used for artist networks and organisations.<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/18EqHSlPIr2mjKY_qhIYgSGJ6J1JwLVZg/view?usp=sharing" title="https://drive.google.com/file/d/18EqHSlPIr2mjKY_qhIYgSGJ6J1JwLVZg/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Western States Dismantling Racism resource</a><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1--uAUATi2xaLXFdutU0Try09dKnU7Yx8bwGtOM5EHq4/edit?usp=sharing" title="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1--uAUATi2xaLXFdutU0Try09dKnU7Yx8bwGtOM5EHq4/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Four types of orgnisation</a>Please send in any questions or thoughts before the meeting to info@yvan.org.uk. We will use some of these to facilitate part of the discussion. It is an opportunity to share resources, experiences and knowledge on the subject. You are also welcome to just come along and see if anything arises during the meeting. Meeting Agenda18:00 - 18:20 - Anti-racism framework18:20 - 18:40 - Q &amp; A18:40 - 19:00 - Discussion / Knowledge exchange About the EDIA groupThe Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility group is a development of a previous internal working group at YVAN. The group aims to challenge current practices, show commitment to mental and physical wellbeing and share knowledge, bringing together voices and lived experiences to help the creative and cultural sector in the Yorkshire and Humber region make better decisions.We have a meeting every 6 weeks, each with a different topic, so you can come to those sessions of particular relevance.YVAN do not claim to be the benchmark on EDIA in the arts and acknowledge we will fail on occasion, but we are working towards best practice, alongside our national network through the <a href="https://cvan.art/work-campaigns/fair-equitable/" title="https://cvan.art/work-campaigns/fair-equitable/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Fair and Equitable campaign</a>. AccessibilityPlease read Social Art Network's <a href="https://www.yvan.org.uk/resources/san-safer-spaces-policy" title="https://www.yvan.org.uk/resources/san-safer-spaces-policy" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Safer Spaces Policy</a>. We are operating this policy throughout all meetings.Captions/transcripts are available to access from the menu in Zoom. This meeting won’t be recordedIf you would like to make us aware of any access needs or have any questions please email info@yvan.org.uk or complete this <a href="https://forms.gle/yRYvgQfC16Hisejz8" title="https://forms.gle/yRYvgQfC16Hisejz8" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">accessibility form</a>. About YVANYVAN is an infrastructure body for the visual arts in Yorkshire and the Humber. We are founded on the creative vision of individual artists and arts organisations. We prioritise individual practitioners, artists networks, small-scale initiatives and the artist-led.YVAN are one of nine regions that make up Contemporary Visual Arts Network (CVAN) England who are part of a national alliance of visual arts networks from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.We look forward to having conversations with you about some challenging issues.

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