Best Practices & Resources

State of the Arts is not only about documenting exclusion. It is also about helping artists, institutions and communities respond to it.

This resource hub brings together practical guidance for Jewish artists and creatives, tools for cultural institutions working to strengthen inclusion and additional research that helps explain the broader patterns shaping antisemitism in the arts. Whether you are navigating bias firsthand, building better institutional practices or looking to understand the research behind this initiative, these resources are designed to help move from awareness to action.

Public Resources

Explore practical tools, guides and research for artists, institutions and community members working to strengthen Jewish inclusion across the arts.

Art Museum Best Practices Guide

This practical guide highlights best practices from leading American art museums for addressing antisemitism and fostering Jewish and Israeli representation.

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Antisemitism in Art Museums

Antisemitism and related discrimination can affect museum employees, artists, contractors, patrons and visitors. Learn how it may appear and what steps you can consider taking.

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Create. Curate. Champion.

This guide offers practical, role-specific strategies to help artists, cultural professionals and arts audiences recognize exclusion, protect wellbeing and professional options, respond effectively, and build cultural communities in which Jewish and Israeli participation is not treated as controversial.

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A Guide for Agents, Editors & Publishers

This guide provides practical recommendations for literary agents, publishers, editors, online review platforms and publishing professionals to help foster inclusive workplaces, promote fair editorial decision-making and respond thoughtfully to concerns about antisemitism within the publishing industry.

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For Jewish Authors

This guide is for Jewish authors who are experiencing bias or antisemitism and want to take action.

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For Readers

This guide is for Jewish readers and non-Jewish allies who want to take meaningful, constructive action to support Jewish authors

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Responding to cultural cancellation and targeting

Whether you are an individual artist facing a cancellation, a venue weighing competing pressures or an organization supporting members through a difficult situation, this toolkit offers practical guidance to help you respond with clarity, professionalism and confidence.

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Guidance for Entertainment and Cultural Venues Hosting Artists or Performers Facing Allegations of Antisemitism

This resource offers best practice guidance to help entertainment and cultural venues respond consistently and responsibly to antisemitism-related allegations.

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Join Artists Against Antisemitism

Join Artists Against Antisemitism, a nonprofit founded by Jewish authors after October 7th, dedicated to supporting, elevating, and advocating for Jewish artists across every creative discipline while fighting the rise in antisemitism.

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Experiencing antisemitism or bias in the arts?

If you are an artist, writer, performer or member of the arts and culture community who has experienced or witnessed antisemitism, bias or discrimination, please Report an Incident to ADL. If you are seeking legal support, you can also submit a request to ADL’s Legal Action Network.