Out There Arts
Mission and Vision
MISSION.
Out There Arts’ provides transformational opportunities for artists, communities and audiences by supporting the creation and development of high quality artistic work through residencies, new commissions, community co-creations, educational and participatory programmes, and by delivering inspirational world class international Outdoor Arts & Circus events. We believe in a just and fair society where everyone has equal access to high quality arts and cultural experiences and the opportunity to freely express their creativity. Core to our mission is community regeneration, especially in addressing challenges of extensive poverty/deprivation faced by Great Yarmouth communities and growing racial tensions.
VISION.
As a National Centre for Outdoor Arts & Circus, (managing 2 international centres of excellence - Drill House/Ice House), Out There Arts seeks to continue to grow its function and impact as an international leader in the development of a stronger, more diverse and equitable sector, and as a main gateway for import/export of culture. Out There Arts shares the vision of Great Yarmouth as the UK Capital of Circus - transforming perceptions of the town as a safe, welcoming, vibrant, diverse, cultural destination - supporting the development of a thriving and sustainable economy with opportunities for all.
Out There Arts recognises arts and culture as catalysts for personal, cultural, social change and seeks to produce inspiring programmes that nurture talent/ creativity, open up new imaginative possibilities, build skills/capacity, support expression of voice, develop a sense of agency amongst disadvantaged communities to effect long term long-term structural and cultural change within their communities and wider world.
CORE VALUES.
Quality & Ambition
We are committed to artistic excellence in everything we do. We support talent development, deliver ambitious transformational work, high quality experiences for audiences/communities. We collaborate creatively to produce thought provoking, innovative artistic work that raises awareness of issues, pushes boundaries, positively challenges societal norms.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We recognise inequalities are structural - seek to effect change within our organisation and all work we do. We challenge discrimination, support an anti-racist policy, respect/value difference. We engage those currently underrepresented in the arts; particularly responding to issues around ethnicity, race, faith, disability, neurodiversity, age, gender, sexuality, class and economic disadvantage, social/institutional barriers.
We provide accessible facilities for people with disabilities/conditions, affordable programmes that reflect and are relevant to diverse cultures.
Ethical Values - Care & Integrity
Our family-like workforce has a strong commitment to integrity and ethical values. We maintain the highest standards of professional behaviour, value transparency/honesty in all we do. We provide a supportive, caring environment that values individuals, fosters personal development/professional growth. We are an accredited living wage employer.
Community
We provide meaningful engagement opportunities and high quality creative and participatory experiences for communities. Working through partnerships with a wide network of local organisations, our ambition is to build strong, lasting relationships to support people from all backgrounds to overcome barriers, express their creativity and pro-actively engage with and help shape cultural activity in their town.
Dynamism & Innovation
In a fast paced, ever changing modern world we are committed to exploring new opportunities and partnerships, testing innovative ways of working, investing in our workforce and facilities to develop the skills and new technologies required to flex, respond and adapt as quickly and effectively as possible to ensure a resilient and sustainable organisation.
Environmental Responsibility
With the climate crisis and environmental degradation as one of the most significant and challenging issues facing the world today, we are actively committed to reducing the negative environmental impact of all aspects of the work we do including running of buildings, festivals and other events and are keen advocates of environmental responsibility to help lead change. We seek to lead the way in our approach to the climate emergency.