Opinion: Diversity in San Diego's art scene is progressing, but there is more work to be done
Goodwin is the owner of Leah Goodwin Creations, an art consultant, a cultural practitioner, a published poet and a newly appointed member of the Ca...
Goodwin is the owner of Leah Goodwin Creations, an art consultant, a cultural practitioner, a published poet and a newly appointed member of the California Arts Council. She lives in Imperial Beach. Does diversity, equity and inclusion really exist in the San Diego arts landscape? I often ask myself this question. The easy answer is that diversity in the arts in San Diego has progressed over the last two decades, thanks to the efforts of many, but there is still a long way to go. The real question is, what else can we do to create a truly vibrant, diverse and inclusive arts environment in a future San Diego? I share this message as a lifelong cultural practitioner, one of the few African American women in this field, and as a current member of the California Arts Council, though all opinions expressed here are mine alone.