As we face growing political tensions in the U.S. and unprecedented government interference in arts and culture programming, sustaining our commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility (DEIBA) is more critical than ever. Recent executive actions have limited resources for our industry and further silenced historically excluded voices in our field. As these challenges mount, we must find new ways to advocate, collaborate, and ensure our work remains inclusive.

This episode revisits a powerful conversation with Dr. Evelyn Carter from June 2023 about what it takes to uphold DEIBA commitments when the going gets tough. Dr. Carter shares heartening advice and actionable strategies for arts and cultural administrators to meet this moment with purpose and resilience.

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SEGMENTS:

CI to Eye Interview (3:00) - Dan sits down with social psychologist Dr. Evelyn Carter to discuss the unique DEIBA challenges and opportunities we face in the arts and entertainment industry. Dr. Carter shares expert tips for living our values, creating welcoming environments, and addressing implicit bias in the workplace and beyond.

CI-lebrity Sightings (54:10) - Dan recaps his favorite stories of CI clients in the news. This month’s newsmakers include Detroit Symphony Orchestra, NYU Skirball, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Musical Instrument Museum, Los Angles Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, and Pittsburgh Symphony.

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LINKS:

NPR | 'Chilling effect': Arts organizations react to end of DEI initiatives from fed agency

CBS News | How Trump is reshaping the Kennedy Center, moving away from "woke culture"

CI to Eye | Sustaining DEIBA Commitments

WHYY | From a childhood dream to leading orchestras: The power of music education

New York Times | 'How Did I Get Here?' 7 Days in the Life of a Busy Arts Programmer

USA Today | 10 best music museums in the US that will rock your world

Symphony | 2025 Classical Grammy Award Winners