Equity, Diversity and Access to Performing Arts
Equity, Diversity, and Access to Performing Arts: Managing Social Inclusion in New Frontiers of Healthcare Sandra Kirkwood B.Occ.Thy, B.Music, M.Phil. Music Health Australia, Australia Presentation at the Australian Society of Performing Arts Healthcare Conference -- 21 October 2011 Re-visiting and sharing this presentation with ongoing relevance today. Further discussion needed. Background Traditionally, tertiary performing arts programs have catered for the exceptionally gifted and talented range of elite students who wish to equip themselves for careers in performance, teaching and arts research. Entry to higher education is highly competitive and people who are socially disadvantaged may lack pathways for developing the competencies necessary to gain equitable access to their chosen vocations. There are many new funding programs and initiatives for assisting performing artists and students in target equity groups to improve their career pathw...