The world is full of injustice and inequity, and most arts organizations have the best of intentions to be responsive in thoughtful and meaningful ways. But it can be challenging–boards and long-time patrons can push back on programming and messaging that feels unfamiliar to them, and change can feel unbearably slow when your organization lacks the necessary connections or resources within its larger community.

In this episode, we’ll share never-before-aired insights on how to hold your organization accountable to its goals around representation, access, and equity, from a conversation recorded earlier this year between CI’s VP, Managing Director Christopher Williams and Canton Symphony Orchestra’s Rachel Hagemeier. Rachel discusses the Symphony’s podcast, Orchestrating Change, and the learnings and organizational shifts that have come out of those interviews, as well as the Symphony’s evolving model for community connection.

CI to Eye Interview (1:30) - CI’s Christopher Williams sits down with the Canton Symphony Orchestra’s Rachel Hagemeier to help listeners understand how to hold their organizations accountable to their mission and goals around representation, access, and equity.

CI-Lebrity Sightings (16:10) - Dan shares his favorite news stories about CI clients.

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Institute for Composer Diversity | 2023 Orchestra Repertoire Report

Cleveland.com | ‘I can’t breathe’: Ohio authorities investigating death of man in Canton police custody

Know Your Own Bone | Trust Trends for Cultural Entities at Mid-Year 2024

Know Your Own Bone | The Causes Likely Visitors Care About Most as We Enter the Election Cycle

Gothamist | After 19 years, a docent at the Rubin Museum says goodbye to his ‘home away from home’

Times of San Diego | San Diego Symphony Celebrates New Look Jacobs Music Center with Concert, ‘Day of Music’

BroadwayWorld | Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards