"Cultural equity is critical to the long-term viability of the arts." This statement from Americans for the Arts found a receptive audience when it was issued in 2016. However, as it is in most fields, the road to more equitable practices in the arts isn’t always straight or easy. From hiring goals to board structures, from museum art selection criteria to the casting of actors, dancers or musicians on stage, the mismatch between intention and results can make progress seem slow. That’s why ArtsWave…