MISSION, VISION, VALUES
MISSION
Cultivate a sustainable and vibrant creative district that celebrates a diverse community and meaningfully connects everyone through arts, culture, and innovation.
VISION
Championing BelRed as a dynamic, evolving cultural hub where creativity and innovation drive social and economic vitality — A gathering place where nature meets art and communities connect through inclusivity and joyful transformation.
VALUES
Values that ground who we are:
Kindness: we’re all volunteers, generosity is our currency
Trust: we believe each person is doing their best, and it is okay to make mistakes and learn from them together
Equity: we work together to create a safe space where a diversity of voices and lived experiences is not only welcomed, but invited and encouraged
Open mindedness & Empathy: we have open conversations, share ideas, and take the time to hear all perspectives before moving forward
Self-Awareness: we welcome curiosity and the willingness to listen to understand
Dependability: showing up, keeping commitments and following through are important to the cohesion of our group
Values that ground how we work together:
Collaborative: we make decisions as a group by taking time to reach thoughtful and decisive consensus
Innovative: we challenge ourselves and each other to think outdeside the box
Diplomacy (“no dark cloud”): we address any issues as they arise, and move through challenges together, grounded in trust
DIversity, Equity, Inclusion
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are core to who we are and to our ongoing work. We are dedicated to placing people first with the celebration of diverse communities, particularly those who have been impacted and historically marginalized or oppressed as we seek to build a culture and community when everyone feels seen, heard, respected, included, represented and valued. We champion the power of arts, culture and community building and see them as drivers and platforms for social, civic and economic change.
