Social Theory, Politics, & the Arts Conference

Addressing Social Justice in the Form of State Cultural Policy: Massachusetts's Cultural Council's Policy Goals and Perceived Outcomes
Presenter: Hsin-Ching Wu
A case study of the Massachusetts Cultural Council offers an opportunity to examine its use of policies to address public values, including social justice issues in areas of youth development, accessibility, and cultural democracy.


How Do We Evaluate DEI Programming as a Government Institution?
Presenter: Robin Garcia
This paper analyzes the DEI statements that were submitted, as part of the Arts Commission's new grantee requirement. It also describes what was learned about both grantees and the Arts Commission's administration of the requirement.


From Social Justice to Creative Justice: Re-framing Access, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Discourses and Implications for Cultural Policy Research
Presenter: Antonio Cuyler
This paper argues for re-framing access, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI) discourses through creative justice, which has hindered critical action in the US cultural sector due to broadness.