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That’s Not My Name

Arts networks consistently fail to reach CALD and trade-skilled women because many do not identify as “artists.” When culture is treated as identity rather than labour, the most authentic cultural workers are structurally excluded.

Post author By CreativeWomensAssociation
Post date February 12, 2026

Tags arts networks, CALD women, Creative Women’s Association, creative workforce, cultural exclusion, Cultural Labour, cultural policy, cultural work, First Nations Women, inclusion failure, trade skills, Workforce Reform