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The State of BIPOC Theatre
ArtsBoston's Network for Arts Administrators of Color 
Tuesday 19 May 2026
Boston, Massachusetts
Essay
I Don't Know How He Directs, Teaches, Raises a Toddler, and Still Finds Time to Run Marathons
by Artist Caregiver
22 April 2026
Essay
I Don’t Know How She Does Two Playdates and a Dramaturgy Consult in One Day
by Artist Caregiver
26 January 2026
Portrait of P. Carl.
Essay
31 October 2011

P. Carl on the decline of public discourse and the relationship between artists, institutions, and the percieved Haves and Have-Nots.

Multicolored social media logos on a black background.
Essay
31 August 2011

From social media posts from interns, to the "important stuff" institutional leaders handle, what in orgnizational culture needs to change, so aspiring and creative minds are not stifled by rigid hierarchies.

Two performers sitting on stage in costume, an older woman on a couch and a younger woman cross legged on a chair.
Essay
23 January 2011

Andy Bragen talks with Clubbed Thumb co-founder Maria Striar on her experience as a theatre administrator commissioning and producing new works.

BIPOC Theatre event poster.
Video

ArtsBoston's Network for Arts Administrators of Color 

Tuesday 19 May 2026
Boston, Massachusetts

Join the Network for Arts Administrators of Color (NAAC) and some of Boston’s most talented theatre trailblazers of color for a compelling conversation around the state of Black, Indigenous, people of color (BIPOC) led theatre.

A promotional graphic for I Don't Know How They Do It.
Essay
22 April 2026

After moving his family cross-country to be closer to other relatives, this month’s diarist is balancing especially full home and work calendars. His tight schedule has him taking meetings during his young daughter’s naptimes and fitting in marathon training after teaching undergraduates. 

A promotional graphic for I Don't Know How They Do It
Essay
26 January 2026

This month’s diarist is a dramaturg with a full-time job at an arts service organization and a toddler at home. With a strong support system and an even stronger commitment to getting up early, she makes time for playdates in between work travel and freelance projects. 

A promotional graphic for I Don't Know How They Do It.
Essay
26 January 2026

This month’s diarist has two kids under five and two jobs in different states. When a parent needs her, too, she begins to grapple with the added strain of “sandwich generation” responsibilities.

series poster for art equity's ten years strong video series.
Series

artEquity: Ten Years Strong

Origin. Evolution. Lessons.

Over the last 10 years, artEquity has cultivated spaces for connecting, building deeper racial analysis, and supporting BIPOC leaders—especially Black leaders—in shaping a more just and sustainable field.

event poster for the art management in africa series.
Series

Art Management in Africa / La Gestion des Arts en Afrique

This series of seven episodes will focus on art management as it concerns Africa's performing art and cultural sector. This subject is under-discussed on the continent, and there exists a variety of experiences, exposures, and practices that, if shared, might support the sector. Specifically, this series will focus on the administration of arts and culture organizations, including marketing, fundraising, and policy in Africa.

Series

Triple Play

A discussion on Triple Play, an initiative exploring what artists and administrators can do to entice casual ticket buyers to see more new plays.

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