Arts Organizations Rooted in Communities of Color | Wallace Foundation

Research fellows have been documenting the histories and practices of arts organizations participating in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative. These are their results.

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Staffing Activist Arts Organizations This brief looks at unique challenges activist organizations face.
September 29, 2026 report
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The Cost of Large-Scale Community Events This brief looks at how an organization balances the demand of funders and its commitment to community.
September 29, 2026 report
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Art Against Colonialism This brief looks at how an organization enables artists and community members to build networks of support and collective power
May 27, 2026 report
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Generational Rhythms This brief looks at how complexities and opportunities may arise when arts and culture organizations are situated within a larger parent ...
May 21, 2026 report
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Liberatory Leadership: Centering Care, Artistry, and Experimentation This brief looks at how an organization’s leadership model prioritizes staff’s artistry and creative development while supporting well-be...
May 11, 2026 report
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Black Arts-Making and Placemaking This brief looks at how an organization’s creative efforts and revitalization of physical spaces support cultural resilience and economic...
May 11, 2026 report
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Staying Rooted, Moving Forward This brief looks at how a culturally rooted dance company creates innovative work
April 30, 2026 report
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The Legacy of a Founder This brief looks at how the legacy of an organization’s founding leader can continue into its future
February 12, 2026 report

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