GREAT BARRINGTON — The Berkshires/Columbia Counties Pay Equity Coalition, made up of 18 arts and culture organizations, will hold a free event from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center to release its second report showcasing progress made and remaining barriers, according to employers and workers themselves.

In June 2023, the Berkshire/Columbia Counties Pay Equity Project, then six arts and culture organizations, released its initial report, which told the story of how working in the arts caused financial hardships, mental hardships, trauma, and inequity. The report included original survey data, the voices of workers themselves, and concrete recommendations for employers.

Findings shared at Wednesday’s summit will include the results of two follow-up surveys to both employees and employers, case studies from the coalition of their journey of successes and challenges implementing report recommendations, and new regional and national benchmarking data.

All are welcome and encouraged to attend. To register, visit tinyurl.com/bdd6jjtc.