Diversity Fellowships: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Abstract

With the increasing attention to DEAI in the cultural heritage sector, “diversity” fellowships have become a popular approach to diversifying the field. But do they really work? Or are they temporary fixes for deeper issues that remain unaddressed? This conversation will interrogate these approaches to diversification and look beyond them to expose the roots of the problem. We will consider case studies and amplify first-hand accounts from participants in such fellowships. As we collectively think about the future of cultural heritage work, it is imperative that we invest in opportunities for new colleagues that require and generate sustained, substantive change. Moderated by Polly Cancro.