EDIA x Art Working Parents- 22nd May 2024

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 speciality and there is space for questions and discussions relating to the topic of the meeting.

Wednesday 22nd May 2024, 6-7pm on Zoom.

This month we are welcoming Jo Harrison, co-founder of the Art Working Parents alliance to start the conversation. Jo will discuss how AWP came into being and why it was important to launch as a network. Find out how AWP currently operates and what has been achieved so far; alongside their aims and ambitions for the future.

The Art Working Parents Alliance is a nation-wide network open to all parents working in the art world, mothers, fathers and others. They currently have over 400 members hailing from sectors including academia, commercial galleries, public organisations, museum education, communications and the media, alongside artists.

"Our hope is that in making our status as parents visible, we can support one another and work toward a more inclusive art world."

If you have any questions or thoughts please send them to info@yvan.org.uk. We will use some of these to facilitate discussions. 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.

About the EDIA group

The 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 Fair and Equitable campaign.

Accessibility

Please read Social Art Network's Safer Spaces Policy. We are operating this policy throughout all meetings.

Captions/transcripts are available to access from the menu in Zoom. This meeting won’t be recorded

If you would like to make us aware of any access needs or have any questions please email info@yvan.org.uk or complete this accessibility form.