values & principles
Transparency:
We are committed to open and honest communication, ensuring that our selection processes, partnerships, and operations are clear and accessible to everyone.Transparency shows a commitment to our democratic principles as an organisation and our dedication to it underlines our responsibility as a not-for-profit incorporated association.
We are committed to open and honest communication, ensuring that our selection processes, partnerships, and operations are clear and accessible to everyone.Transparency shows a commitment to our democratic principles as an organisation and our dedication to it underlines our responsibility as a not-for-profit incorporated association.
Collaboration:
Strong partnerships and collaborative efforts are fundamental to augmenting our social and cultural impact. We believe in building on existing diverse networks of organisations and individuals to enhance our collective strength and achieve shared goals.
Strong partnerships and collaborative efforts are fundamental to augmenting our social and cultural impact. We believe in building on existing diverse networks of organisations and individuals to enhance our collective strength and achieve shared goals.
Independence:
Our independence is paramount; it ensures that our programming and organisational choices remain uninfluenced by external stakeholders. A diverse group of funders and board members supports this autonomy, allowing us to stay true to our artistic vision.
Our independence is paramount; it ensures that our programming and organisational choices remain uninfluenced by external stakeholders. A diverse group of funders and board members supports this autonomy, allowing us to stay true to our artistic vision.
Equity:
We believe in fair compensation for all contributors, recognising that a sustainable, professional environment is key to preventing burnout and promoting long-term viability. This approach supports a diverse and inclusive organisation by not limiting participation to those who can afford to volunteer.
We believe in fair compensation for all contributors, recognising that a sustainable, professional environment is key to preventing burnout and promoting long-term viability. This approach supports a diverse and inclusive organisation by not limiting participation to those who can afford to volunteer.
Diverse Perspectives:
Embracing a multitude of viewpoints is crucial for a rich and impactful output. We value the inclusion of varied cultural, social, and artistic lenses to enrich our understanding and expression.
Embracing a multitude of viewpoints is crucial for a rich and impactful output. We value the inclusion of varied cultural, social, and artistic lenses to enrich our understanding and expression.
Agile Structures:
We embrace flexibility and an openness to change, with a focus on adaptable structures and systems. This allows us to navigate the unpredictable nature of the arts sector, prioritising direction and vision over rigid plans.
We embrace flexibility and an openness to change, with a focus on adaptable structures and systems. This allows us to navigate the unpredictable nature of the arts sector, prioritising direction and vision over rigid plans.
Experimentation:
We prioritise creative risk-taking over playing it safe, fostering an environment where experimental and exciting art can thrive. This value reflects our belief in pushing boundaries and exploring new artistic territories.
We prioritise creative risk-taking over playing it safe, fostering an environment where experimental and exciting art can thrive. This value reflects our belief in pushing boundaries and exploring new artistic territories.
Development and Learning:
In our organisation, growth and education are continuous processes for everyone involved, in both creative or administrative roles. We advocate for lifelong learning, professional and personal development as core aspects of our culture.
In our organisation, growth and education are continuous processes for everyone involved, in both creative or administrative roles. We advocate for lifelong learning, professional and personal development as core aspects of our culture.
Shared Leadership: When appropriate, our leadership model distributes power across the organisation to encourage participatory decision-making and collective accountability. This approach supports our commitment to democratic principles and helps create a sense of ownership among everyone involved in the organisation.