Travelers Art Speaks: Advancing Inclusion through the Arts

Travelers invests millions of dollars annually to support arts and cultural organizations that help keep our communities vibrant and culturally enriched. We believe that arts and cultural organizations help drive economic growth, enhance learning and build multicultural understanding – leading to more accepting and inclusive communities.

Launched in 2018, Travelers Art Speaks is an employee-focused program that leverages Travelers’ investment in arts and cultural organizations to spark meaningful and thought-provoking conversations with participating employees. This initiative engages participating employees in discussions that help drive civil discourse, encourage deep multicultural exploration and promote unity. More than 5,200 participants have been reached by Travelers Art Speaks experiences.

Through Travelers Art Speaks, employees can enjoy in-person or virtual artistic experiences, followed by facilitated discussions. Arts and cultural experiences vary; employees are exposed to different forms of artistic expression, including live theater, visual arts, dance, photography and music.

Community benefits

• Arts and cultural organizations benefit from Travelers’ sponsorship and gain visibility among Travelers employees.
• In partnership with Travelers, these nonprofit organizations are building capacity for engaging other audiences in similar discussions.

Travelers benefits

• Travelers Art Speaks supports the company’s ongoing efforts to build an inclusive culture through conversations and opportunities that bridge differences among employees with varied life and career experiences.
• Surveys completed by participating employees show that 87% feel the arts and cultural programs provide an effective tool for communicating themes related to inclusion.