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Photo of John Fitzsimmons, "The Island," photo by Laura Reeder
Photo by Paul Barfoot

Statement for racial equity

In the past the Art Park has not done enough to amplify the work of artists of color, and we have not looked critically enough at our role in shaping the arts at large. We believe that art is a visionary and critical tool for change, but not if the art comes from the same voices and perspectives. We feel the call for action and the collective determination for change and we are listening. A commitment to social justice and the Black Lives Matter movement means putting equity into action. Going forward we commit to ongoing action and conversations about racism, power, and privilege within our organization, a process we have begun. Though we are small in size, we can have a big impact on the local and global arts community. We will post updates on this journey and we invite and thank you for your feedback, insight, and questions. We must rigorously imagine an Art Park that is more inclusive, equitable, and accessible. What we can imagine we can work to create.