This third study by SMU DataArts analyzing the demographics of the arts and cultural workforce in Los Angeles County finds a significant shift toward greater racial and ethnic diversity since 2019, particularly at the leadership level.
Key findings include:
– Nearly half of the arts and culture workforce (49 percent) is comprised of individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, or of color
-Hispanic/Latino/A/X workers have the largest gaps in representation compared to county residents (13 percent of arts and culture workers compared to 49 percent of residents)
– Supervisory staff grew from 34 percent BIPOC in 2019 to 45 percent in 2023
-72% of younger workers (ages 18-24) identify as BIPOC and are more likely to hold non-supervisory positions
– People who work in smaller arts organizations rate their employers on inclusion more highly than those who work in large arts organizations.
-Among 25 types of detail jobs, BIPOC representation is statistically significantly higher among individuals working in project or exhibition jobs, facilities staff, and workers in roles facing core components such as community engagement and programming
– Members of the heterosexual workforce feel a stronger sense of belonging to their organizations than their LGBTQ+ peers
Supervisory employees were the least likely to be satisfied or recommend their job, and had the highest intentions to leave
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