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Documents, toolkits, resources and guides for artists and the visual arts sector.
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Trans Aware - trans-led inclusions training service
TransAware provides training, consultancy, and support resources focused on improving awareness, inclusion, and advocacy for transgender and non-binary people in organisations and communities.
Approx. reading time: 2–4 mins for the homepage, varied for resources within the site.
Anti-Exploitation Academy (UNLIMITED)
A self-paced resource made up of short modules that explain how exploitation happens in the arts sector and how to challenge it through fairer working practices and boundaries.
Approx. reading time: ~60 minutes (full course).
Yorkshire BSL Interpreters
A directory-style service that helps people quickly contact qualified British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters across Yorkshire, making it easier to book local professionals who are registered, certified, and meet recognised interpreting standards.
Approx. reading time: 1–2 mins (for homepage)
National Union of British Sign Language Interpreters
The website represents a trade union for British Sign Language interpreters and translators, providing professional guidance, advocacy, and support on working conditions, fees, and sector policy.
Approx. reading time: 3–5 mins.
Safer Spaces Agreement
Our YVAN Safer Spaces agreement in a google document form.
Approx. reading time: 4–6 mins.
Beyond the Obvious 2 Publication
YVAN is delighted to present Beyond the Obvious 2: a ‘Sector Snapshot’ that highlights the lived experience of artists from the Global Majority in the Yorkshire and Humber region.
Approx. reading time: 10–20 mins.
Ways of Seeing Art Booklet- Shape Arts
A booklet that explores audio description, disability access, and how blind and visually impaired audiences experience and interpret visual art through inclusive practice and discussion.
Approx. reading time: 5–10 mins.
Arts Council Diversity Data Report 2023-2026
Artist Exploitation: Barriers and Ethnic Representation by Sofia Barton
The article discusses structural barriers facing ethnic minority artists, including underrepresentation, unpaid labour, and exclusion from arts institutions.
Approx. reading time: 6–8 mins.
Artist support, bid writing and funding consultant - Working With
Freelance consultancy, which supports artists and creative practitioners with funding applications, bid writing, and strategic development, with a focus on improving access to arts funding and supporting underrepresented or neurodivergent creatives.
Approx. reading time: 2–4 mins (of homepage)
Inc Arts Anti-racist toolkit
An accountability toolkit for arts and cultural organisations that helps them take measurable anti-racist action by selecting and tracking over 100 practical commitments across hiring, leadership, and workplace culture.
Approx. reading time: 2–4 mins (homepage).
Beam: Building a More Diverse and Inclusive Public Art Sector
A research report on public art commissioning, focusing on why opportunities in the sector often fail to attract a diverse range of artists.
Approx. reading time: 20-30 minutes
Socio-economic Inclusion and Diversity in the Arts A Toolkit for Employers (July 2019)
Equality, Diversity & Wellbeing meeting notes - 19th April 2023
CVAN London x INIVA Report on Anti-Racism and Equity
Social Model of Disability
Equity, Diversity & Wellbeing meeting notes - 18th Jan 2023
If you missed the meeting or want to recap what was discussed you’re in the right place!
SAN Safer Spaces Policy
We are adopting the Safer Spaces Agreement of Social Art Network
64 Million Artists: Guide to Working Online
