Arts Equity Group is a network of artists, activists, and consultants committed to promoting systemic change through arts and culture.

We help nonprofits and foundations position themselves as vital community resources for diverse audiences. Our work helps the audiences you serve not only know who you are, but also feel a deep investment in your mission, resulting in stronger community support, higher participation rates, and broader recognition.

what we do.

We take on projects of all shapes and sizes and often design bespoke initiatives to meet our client’s specific organizational needs. While the form of our projects may vary, the three core pillars of our work remain consistent. We leverage your existing capacity, power, and resources; produce high-impact initiatives; build authentic and lasting relationships in communities; and create systems for sustainable change.

See how our core pillars manifest in the offerings below.

Asset Mapping
Communications Strategy, Planning, & Implementation
Ecosystem Research
Equity Audits

Alliance Building & Partnerships
Community Engagement & Outreach
Grant Design, Outreach, & Cohort Development
Program Visioning, Strategy, & Production
Relational Organizing

Assessment & Evaluation
Project Management
Strategic Planning
System & Process Building

how we do it.

In order to generate the best results for our clients, we ensure that our operating procedures reflect our values.

Arts Equity Group strives to:

Center and tell the truth about the lived experiences of historically excluded communities and value the wisdom gleaned from those experiences
Practice accountability, transparency, and open communication
Take risks, be flexible, and work in ways that meet the needs of our clients and their audiences
Build trust and authentic relationships with our clients, partners, and vendors
Evaluate the ripple effects of our work and prioritize community care
Work to make space for the creativity and leadership of BIPOC artists, activists, and audiences, especially within historically White organizations
Weave capacity-building, education, mentorship, and partnerships throughout our work