Call for Artists - Equality Diversity Inclusion Policy

13 October 2021

Draíocht is developing a network of local artists from under-represented communities to inform our policy and our programme. Through this we will develop an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, informed by research and responding to local needs. The policy will directly feed into future strategies and programme. This work will take place over 2021/2022.

We would like to hear from artists from a range of backgrounds about their needs and aspirations.

There are two opportunities to participate.
1) We are seeking two artists to participate on our Steering Group, which will meet 5 times over the period November 2021 to May 2022.
2) We are seeking artists to participate in a larger networking group which will meet 3 times over the course of the project. The inputs/findings from this group will directly feed into the work of the Steering group and the development of Draíocht’s policy/strategy and programme.

If you are an artist based in Dublin 15/Fingal and you would like to join either the steering group and/or the networking group, please get in touch by emailing Draíocht’s Director Emer McGowan at emer@draiocht.ie

DEADLINE: FRIDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2021

Artists will receive payment for their attendance.

About Draíocht

Draíocht is a multi- disciplinary venue located in Dublin 15 (pop. of 120,000.) We place the meeting of artist and the public of all ages at the heart of our vision. Draíocht is synonymous with participation and creativity. We programme high quality performances, have a rich and varied children/young people's programme, exhibition, arts participation and artist support programmes, all aiming to engage, challenge, support and connect. Dublin 15 has the highest youth population of any local authority area and double the national average of new communities (23.5% percent) living in the area.

Our vision is to have an organisation that has Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at the core of all our work and as a value held by the whole organisation from Board, to staff and artists.

Draíocht acknowledges The Arts Council’s support of this work through a Capacity Building Grant

Steering Group Terms of Reference

DRAĺOCHT
DEVELOPING EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION CAPACITY

Background

Draíocht is a multi- disciplinary venue located in Dublin 15 (pop. of 120,000.) We place the meeting of artist and the public of all ages at the heart of our vision. Draiocht is synonymous with participation and creativity. We programme high quality performances, have a rich and varied children/ young people's programme, exhibition, arts participation and artist support programmes , all aiming to engage, challenge, support and connect. Dublin 15 has the highest youth population of any local authority area and double the national average of new communities (23.5% percent) living in the area.

Our vision is to have an organisation that has Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at the core of all our work and as a value held by the whole organisation from Board, to staff and artists.

For this reason, from September 2021 to June 2022 we will engage in a process to develop an EDI policy for the organisation with the support of an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion steering group.

Role of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group is as follows:

- Ensure project is aligned with organizational strategy.

- Contribute expertise and experience to the consultation process.

- Assess project progress and report to the board.

- Provide advice and guidance.

- Assist the project in achieving its objectives.

- Review and approve final project deliverables.

Responsibilities of Steering Group Members
Individual Steering Committee members have the following responsibilities:

- Understand the goals, objectives, and desired outcomes of the project.

- Understand and represent the interests of project stakeholders.

- Take a genuine interest in the project’s objectives and overall success.

- Act on opportunities to communicate positively about the project.

- Ensure the project is responding to the needs of under-represented artists and communities.

- Ensure the project is aligned with Draíocht’s organisational strategy as well as those of The Arts Council and Fingal County Council.

- Actively participate in meetings through attendance and discussion.

- Support open discussion and debate, and encourage fellow Steering Group members to voice their insights.

Frequency of Meetings

There will be 5 meetings between November 2021 and May 2022.

Artists will be paid for attendance at Steering Group Meetings.

Draíocht acknowledges The Arts Council’s support of this work through a Capacity Building Grant

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