The 34 organizations that comprise the Cultural Institutions Group (CIG) reside in and serve diverse audiences across New York City and provide access to nearly 19 million New Yorkers and tourists annually.
We acknowledge that the recent acts of violence and senseless deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and the many other victims of racism and injustice that go unrecognized have been felt profoundly by all of our member organizations, their staff and boards.
As a collective group, we are deeply concerned for the well-being and safety of our colleagues and the New York City community. Black Lives Matter.
As we watch the acts of violence and calls for action unfold around us, we hold ourselves accountable to be a source of support by continuing to inform, educate, and bring pressing issues to light for students, teachers, and audiences from around the world through our experiences, exhibitions, programs, collections, and digital content. Not only do we hold ourselves accountable for our public-facing work, but will also continue our own Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion efforts within our own organizations.
As movements continue to evolve around bringing awareness and action for those who are disenfranchised and marginalized, we stand with and support these communities and encourage everyone to join us. There is no right one-size fits all approach on how to enact change, but daily individual actions will result in a better future.
We stand together with our colleagues, fellow members, community, and the world’s citizens calling for and demanding a more peaceful, equitable, and just world for all.