For art to reflect society as a whole, museums and galleries need new voices that challenge dominant narratives and viewpoints. They need curators who can ensure that art connects with everyone, not just an affluent or initiated slice of the population.
As New Curators' co-founder Rudi Minto de Wijs
explains, "Opportunities in the arts/in general are hard to come by, if not impossible to realize for people like me. We either have to be lucky or grateful, and I think that is unfair and needs changing. I wouldn't be where I am now if it wasn't for the kindness of my Uncle and Aunty, a scholarship from the Welsh government (!) and a stubborn, confident belief that people like me deserve platforms and supporting as much as those who can afford to pay for it. Platforms need to be created and space made through equity and understanding."
If groups of people are (still) underrepresented in your industry, now's the time to figure out how your brand can give them a leg up. Including financial support.
