The SEARCH for Arts Leadership - Episode 05

The Search For Arts Leadership

21-09-2020 • 11 mins

The third characteristic in the SEARCH for Arts Leadership model is explored: Access. The question of access in arts organizations has many levels. Organizations must not only think about if they are financially accessible, but also probe deeper to the more subtle issues of psychological, programmatic, and even “architectural” accessibility. Arts organizations must create an environment that “feels good” to the community and provides a safe space for the artists and performers, they must engage all stakeholders through programming, and use the architecture of their physical spaces to communicate their message of accessibility. As will be seen, accessibility means embracing a wide definition of community, and a wide array of means of doing so.