People - Performance - Participation
On a mission… Our purpose is to create a thriving, sustainable future for the performing arts in Dumfries & Galloway that is accessible to all, that inspires, entertains and informs audiences and participants, and is celebrated as an industry leader for Scottish rural performing arts development.
Our Values
We work region wide
We provide multi arts
We collaborate with communities
We inspire across generations
We deliver ambitiously
Originality, excellence and artistic integrity
We value creative ambition, virtuosity and support the artists and venues we work with to take risks and innovate
Relevance, rigour and connection to community
We seek to reflect our society through the arts. We engage fearlessly with big ideas and broker connections between artists and the diverse communities we serve
Leadership, honesty and partnership
Our business practices are based on trust, respect and collaboration, and our organisation reflects the rich diversity of our region
Equality, diversity and inclusion
we are committed to becoming a more inclusive and diverse organisation and playing an active part in building a more just and equitable society
Sustainability
our actions, and the stories we tell through the performing arts, demonstrate our commitment to social, environmental and economic health and sustainability
Fair Work
we are committed to equal fair pay, conditions, and employment opportunities for our staff, as well as all the freelance creative practitioners we contract directly, by adhering to the principles of the Scottish Government’s Fair Work policies and agenda
Legacy
our cultural offerings and experiences will resonate with our audiences and participants for a lifetime, informing and nurturing the way our communities grow, sustain themselves and thrive
