To support a full creative life for all, RiverArts commits to enacting policies and practices of cultural equity that empower a just, inclusive, and equitable society.
DEFINITION OF CULTURAL EQUITY
Cultural equity embodies the values, policies, and practices that ensure that all people—including but not limited to those who have been historically underrepresented based on race/ethnicity, age, physical and mental ability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, socioeconomic status, geography, language, national origin, or religion—are represented in the development of arts and organizational policies; the support of artists; the nurturing of accessible, thriving opportunities for expression; and the fair distribution of programmatic, financial, and informational resources.
COMMITMENT TO BUILDING CULTURAL EQUITY
RiverArts believes the arts can be a uniting force to bring people together. RiverArts recognizes that we are strengthened by the diversity of voices in our community and in our organization. We acknowledge that we are only at the beginning of our journey, and we commit to doing more to amplify diverse voices and promote cultural equity in the arts. We pledge to devote resources to programs that celebrate and serve diverse populations; foster mutual respect for diverse beliefs and values; and build insight, empathy, and understanding around our respective differences and connections. We pledge to promote social justice and equity through education, conversation, and our support of artistic expression by all.
