Audience Diversification Strategies Benchmarking Report
Learn about the current status of orchestras’ audience diversification priorities and efforts, and the types of change being implemented in the field, along with results achieved so far.
Happy Holiday Policy News: Arts Funding Increases and New Charitable Giving Incentives Win Approval
In the final days of 2022, Congress has come to an agreement on a year-end funding deal that includes victories for two League policy priorities – federal appropriations and enhanced charitable giving incentives.
2023 Calendar of Opportunities: 118th Congress, 1st Session
Nearly every orchestra participates in a 4th of July celebration. Your elected officials will be looking for opportunities to be part of civic events like yours.
Spotlight: Penny Van Horn
Penny Van Horn is Life Trustee of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chair of the Solti Foundation U.S.
Protected: We Are What We Play, Part 2: How to Diversify Orchestra Programming
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We Are What We Play, Part 2: How to Diversify Orchestra Programming
A 60-minute webinar exploring the approaches developed by orchestras who are leading the way in programming new and unfamiliar works.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Artistic Planning
Learn about member orchestras’ experiences of building programming, relationships, and partnerships; of learning to engage audiences in the stories surrounding the works; and of overcoming obstacles both within and beyond their own organizations
EDI in Artistic Planning – Footnotes, Catalyst Resources from the League, About the Lead Author, and Acknowledgements
In this section: Footnotes Foreword Main Text Back to top Catalyst Resources from the League In early 2022, the League of American Orchestras published Promising Practices, a Catalyst Guide outlining concrete actions that orchestras can take to support their equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) journey. Catalyst Snapshots, follow-up case studies to Promising Practices, provide a …
EDI in Artistic Planning – Conclusion: The Path Ahead
Will the drive to diversify the repertory prove lasting? The dozens of interviews behind this report show that while many orchestras have only just begun to diversify their artistic programming, their efforts are already being rewarded. They are finding new artistic vitality in a broader repertory, and in surfacing neglected voices both old and new. …
EDI in Artistic Planning – Chapter 4: Factors for Success
In this section: Leadership and internal alignment make the difference. A committed and diverse staff led by a committed and diverse board will more easily identify and present diverse artists, who will in turn expand an orchestra’s network. And when artistic planning is part of a broader strategy for equity, diversity, and inclusion, branding and …