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Documents, toolkits, resources and guides for artists and the visual arts sector.
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Artist Network Log
An interactive mapping and research tool that documents artists, networks, organisations, and relationships across the Yorkshire and Humber visual arts ecosystem, helping make connections visible and support collaboration across the region.
Approx. reading time: 3–10 mins.
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
CVAN Toolkit Four: Artists and Art Workers (
A practical resource that helps artists from marginalised communities assess how committed commissioning organisations are to equity, inclusion, and fair working practices, using structured prompts and reflection tools.
Approx. reading time: 6–10 mins.
YVAN GDPR & Data Policy
WOVEN: Careers in 100 Seconds: Henry Morris, Felt Artist
OPEN DOORS: The Real Cost of Artist-Led Spaces
Arts Council Diversity Data Report 20-21
Socio-economic Inclusion and Diversity in the Arts A Toolkit for Employers
The Many Costs of Living publication
The Many Costs of Living campaign
CVAN Toolkit Three: Intersectionality
Creative lives: #CreativeNetwork online sessions
Stitching Together: Good Practice Guidelines
CVAN Call to Action Toolkit 2
Equality, Diversity & Wellbeing meeting notes - 19th April 2023
Equity, Diversity & Wellbeing meeting notes - 9th Mar 2023
CVAN London x INIVA Report on Anti-Racism and Equity
Passing It On: Fair and Equitable pilot phase
Call to Action– Fair and Equitable Toolkits
