GEMM is featured on Vocally's list of 12 Female & Non-Binary Activists Crusading For Social Change In 2018. The list highlights "a dozen activists and activist groups who are working in various fields on behalf of diverse representation, environmental justice, care for survivors, and beyond." GEMM was featured on the list alongside many other great groups and individuals. Thank you to the author, Kate Villa, for recognizing the hard work we have done and all that is left to do! You can view the GEMM slide and full list here: https://vocally.com/lists/activists-you-should-know
The Gender Equity in Museums Movement (GEMM) is looking for committed museum professionals to join its steering committee. Committee members work to promote GEMM’s mission of raising awareness about gender inequity in the museum workplace and offering resources for change. We are looking to build a diverse community of individuals, across race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical ability, and job positions as well as across geographic and/or museum discipline. Strong committee members will have a demonstrated commitment to gender equity issues—either through experience, education, strong professional network connections, writing, or presentations—and time to participate in one call a mon
As #MeToo, #TimesUp, and a countless number of movements before them have demonstrated, sexual violence is an issue that affects many aspects of our societies. In preparation for an article in the National Art Education Association's journal, The Incluseum put together a ten-question survey (https://incluseum.com/2018/02/16/invitation-to-participate-in-survey-about-sexual-harassment-sexual-assault-and-work-in-museums/) to get a picture of how this violence exists within museum workforces. You don’t have to share your story in order for it to be valid, so if you decide to share your experiences with them: thank you.
Read about HR Problems in the art world world along with possible management solutions in this article by Lucy Hunter, independent curator and fourth-year graduate student at Yale University. If you or someone you know works full-time in a New York City art gallery, Lucy Hunter is still doing research and would like to hear from you. More information on contacting the author can be found in the article.
