Diversity

Our Commitment

The arts have a unique power to INSPIRE, illuminate and amplify diverse experiences, and catalyze transformation. As stakeholders of Art Center of the Bluegrass, we are all leaders; this means we have a powerful responsibility and opportunity to EXPLORE these nuances to CREATE an inclusive and sustainable culture of tomorrow.

We commit to engaging in this work with empathy, humility, integrity, and accountability. We believe that a world that acknowledges past injustice has the power to build CONNECTIONS and strengthen community. We strive to INCLUDE the voices and perspectives of artists with unique and diverse backgrounds and serve our community through INNOVATION and inclusivity in our programming, exhibits, and services.

No matter who you are or where you come from, you are welcome at Art Center of the Bluegrass. We embrace individuality, support human growth, and encourage everyone’s points of view.

We recognize the privilege and responsibility we have as an organization to improve our practices. We acknowledge the power of the arts to express ideas, thoughts, and emotions that are sometimes challenging to express in other ways. We believe connecting people to art, culture, and creativity improves communities. We commit to amplifying the perspectives of artists from diverse backgrounds through inclusive anti-racist practices, exhibits, and programming to honor our differences and bring people together.

Accessibility is important to the Art Center, and we are ever-evolving to meet the needs of everyone.