From Small Wins to Sweeping Change: Working Together to Foster Equity, Inclusion, and Antiracism in Museums

A diverse community thrives in spaces that were designed to be exclusionary by confronting our histories of colonization and exclusion and advancing equity and inclusion. This book from the American Alliance of Museums provides tools, solutions, and models for museum workers to achieve small wins and foster sweeping change in the predominantly white cultural sector through innovation, collaboration, and courage.

Format: Hardback
Length: 268 pages
Publication date: 26 June 2022
Publisher: American Association of Museums

A diverse community thrives in spaces that were designed to be exclusionary, such as museums. Museums have histories tied to colonial violence and racist practices, and their survival is largely reliant on the generosity of wealthy donors. However, many museums have egalitarian aims and are actively confronting our histories of colonization and exclusion and advancing equity and inclusion. To achieve this, museums have formed cross-departmental teams to critique their internal practices, review hiring processes, and foster a more diverse and inclusive environment for both visitors and staff alike. This book from the American Alliance of Museums brings together a collection of tools, solutions, and models from DEAI practitioners who have actively worked together towards institutional change. With 60% BIPOC authorship, this book will provide hope and inspiration, as well as concrete strategies for museum workers all over the country who are achieving small wins and fostering sweeping change in the predominantly white cultural sector through innovation, collaboration, and courage. This is the first book to focus specifically on collaborative and inclusive practices in equity and anti-racism work in different types of museums. Its case studies demonstrate the importance of relationship building, authentic connections, and developing foundational knowledge and skills.

Weight: 585g
Dimension: 227 x 160 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538163580