Resources
Fair & Equitable Resources
In Practice: Disability Representation in the Visual Arts
Exploring disability representation in the arts. Speakers Amanda Lynch, Matt Burrows, Anna Mankee-Williams, Heather Peak, and Christopher Samuel discuss lived experiences, curatorial practices, and how art can drive inclusivity.
Seminar by Visual Arts South West.
Guidance on Fees and Day Rates for Visual Artists 2025
Recommendations for fair artist compensation based on experience, annual income, and overheads. It outlines day rates for various career stages, from new graduates to seasoned artists with over ten years of experience.
Guide by a-n.
No Climate Action Without Us Toolkit
Strategies for the live events industry to implement climate solutions that are also accessible to disabled people. It highlights the importance of including disabled voices in climate conversations and provides tools to create inclusive and sustainable practices.
Report by Julie’s Bicycle.
Together We Will: Recommendations for Best Practice
Guidelines to improve inclusivity and equity in the visual arts sector. It addresses issues such as organisational culture, pay, programming, and professional development, emphasising the importance of intersectional approaches and long-term commitment to inclusion.
Report by Visual Arts South West.
Areva Report on Anti-Racism and Equity in the Visual Arts
Exploring how arts organisations can establish anti-racist practices. It includes recommendations and creative interventions to challenge institutional norms and promote equity in the visual arts sector. Read the full report here.
Report by CVAN London & Iniva.
Rethinking Governance
Exploring new and radical forms of governance for cultural organisations, emphasising the importance of self-reflection on mission, purpose, and community relationships. The resource encourages addressing key questions about organizational purpose, inclusivity, and collaboration, with references to support the process.
Resource by Dr. Cara Courage.
Access Suggestions for Public Events
A guide to creating accessible public events. It emphasises the importance of planning ahead, providing clear access information, and incorporating accommodations like ASL, captions, and accessible bathrooms.
Guide by Sins Invalid.
Toolkit for Artists and Art Workers
Helping artists and arts workers from marginalised and underrepresented communities assess a host or commissioning organisation’s commitment to equity and inclusion. It provides insights into organisational policies, culture, and approaches to inclusivity. Designed to encourage and facilitate meaningful conversations between artists and organisations.
Toolkit by CVAN England.
Global Talent Visa Guidance
A visa for talented and promising individuals from the fields of science, engineering, medicine and humanities, digital technology and arts and culture who wish to pursue their career in the UK. The Arts Council acts as an endorsing body for applicants in the arts and culture sector, assessing applications and recommending individuals with significant contributions to their field.
Find Artist Council England’s Guidance here.
Guidance from Arts Council England.
Easy Read Artist Contract
A simplified and accessible contract template for artists. It uses clear language, high-contrast backgrounds, and easy-to-read fonts, aiming to remove legal jargon and make contracts easier to understand. The template includes sections on fees, budgets, timelines, and organizational support.
Developed by Jack Ky Tan with FACT.
A Guide to Accessible Recruitment
Strategies for making recruitment processes more accessible to disabled applicants in the arts sector. It covers best practices such as improving organisational culture, providing physical and digital accessibility, ensuring transparent policies, and making reasonable adjustments.
Guidance by DASH & Disability Arts Online.
A Brief Guide to Combining Accessibility with Creativity toolkit
Action-based recommendations for integrating accessibility into arts and culture organisations. The toolkit aims to foster dialogue between arts spaces and communities, promoting inclusivity and removing barriers for disabled and neurodivergent artists.
Download the full toolkit here.
Developed by Benjamin Rostance & Jo Tolley.
Finding Support in the Arts when Chronically Ill, D/Deaf, Disabled, Neurodivergent, Mad, and/or Sick
Guidance for artists managing chronic illness or disability. It provides insights into building relationships, finding access support, and connecting with networks and organisations that prioritise inclusivity.
Resources by Hannah Wallis.
Working with Neurodivergent Artists
Practical advice for organisations on supporting neurodivergent artists. It covers topics like environmental and sensory considerations, communication preferences, support workers, and how to make events and opportunities more accessible.
For more details, you can view the full guide here.
Guide by Neuk Collective.