Cultural Diversity Statement
A1LabArts embraces the richness of the cultural diversity of the greater Knoxville metropolitan area it serves and ascribes to the following philosophy:
A1LabArts actively participates and develops arts venues in Knoxville by its working board and member volunteers.
A1LabArts embraces the richness of the cultural diversity of the greater Knoxville metropolitan area it serves and ascribes to the following philosophy:
- Cultural diversity is a strength of our society that should be recognized, encouraged and affirmed by its arts and cultural institutions.
- A1LabArts provides areas of common ground where people are encouraged to come together in a spirit of collaboration and cross-cultural exchange.
- Therefore, in all areas of its operations—including governance, staffing, exhibiting, educating, interpreting, performing and promoting—A1LabArts shall strive to reflect the cultural diversity of its constituencies and act as a catalyst for raising awareness of other cultures, traditions and belief systems both within and beyond our service area.
A1LabArts actively participates and develops arts venues in Knoxville by its working board and member volunteers.
- Develop educational events and activities including, but not limited to, presentations, lectures, seminars, forums and published text materials that introduce community audiences to contemporary forms of art.
- A1LabArts actively participates and develops arts venues in Knoxville by its working board and volunteers through various committees.
- Provide opportunities for community artists to showcase their works.
- Establish new and appreciative audiences for interdisciplinary arts in order to support the works of interactive artists throughout the community
- Act as clearing house through which artists can advertise their works and contact other artists throughout the country.
