Only 4% of the employees of Major Partner Museums (MPMs) hail from a black and minority ethnic background, and only 11% at National Portfolio Organisations, compared to 16% of the working-age population. The report has also highlighted inequalities within the Arts Council England, and chairman Nicholas Serota has said: “I want the arts to be an inclusive world; a building open to all. Not an exclusive club. Our mission to deliver on diversity is doubly vital.”
Arts Council England — GUIDE GODS by Claire Cunningham
Photo: Brian Hartley
Gender inequality in managerial and director positions is still striking; with women making up 38% of board members at MPMs despite comprising over 60% of all staff. More information via the museum association website.
