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INTERNATIONAL SCULPTURE CENTER
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Pledge

Vanessa German, Can I Love You Without Capitalism? How? (detail), 2019. Mixed-media assemblage, 59 x 67.5 x 26 in. Photo: Courtesy Pavel Zoubok Fine Art, New York and Fort Gansevoort, New York.

DEI STATEMENT
DEI PLAN OF ACTION

International Sculpture Center – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

Diversity

Diversity is the representation of our various identities collectively and as individuals. Diversity includes, but is not limited to race; color; ethnicity; nationality; citizenship; religion; tribe; caste; socioeconomic status; veteran status; education; marital status; language; age; gender; gender expression; gender identity; sexual orientation; mental or physical ability; genetic information; and modes of communication; learning styles; and ways of thinking.

The International Sculpture Center (ISC) believes that it is the diversity that adds value to our community. We respect, embrace and welcome all of our differences. We seek out and proactively engage, understand, and draw on the perspectives of the varied identities and differences of individuals and groups.

Equity

International Sculpture Center believes in fair treatment, equality of opportunity, advancement, and fairness in regard to access and resources for all. To create a fair and equitable community requires the identification and elimination of barriers that prevent the full participation of some groups. We acknowledge that there are historically under-served and under-represented populations and that addressing this imbalance is a necessary step to achieve equality by providing accessible opportunities to everyone.

Inclusion

International Sculpture Center strives to build a culture of belonging by actively inviting participation and contribution from everyone. No one person or group can represent our entire community; every person’s voice adds value. To be inclusive means authentically bringing traditionally excluded individuals and/or groups into processes, activities, and decision and policy-making in ways that share power and ensure equal access to opportunities and resources. Our goal is to be inclusive in our leadership, on committees and task forces, on staff, in membership, and in all ISC activities and programs.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Pledge and Plan of Action


goals

The international Sculpture Center acknowledges that the statement above is not effective without a plan of action. The ISC is committed to making a difference and will be creating a strategic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plan.

We have created a Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee to complete the DEI plan that includes clear goals and action oversight.

The Chair of the committee is Dr. Raymond Tymas-Jones, Ph.D., a Trustee of the ISC Board of Directors.



  • We will build a more diverse board of trustees, committees, and staff.
  • We will provide diversity equity and inclusion training for board and staff.
  • We will improve our content and programming across the spectrum representing individuals, groups, and communities and their own unique art forms and practices.
  • We will collaborate and build relationships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HIS’s) and other educational institutions serving diverse populations.
  • We will evaluate the impact of our plan through surveying our members and audiences and will produce regular progress reports.
  • The ISC will develop a land acknowledgement statement and promote awareness through practices by seeking partnerships with indigenous communities.

The ISC acknowledges that it has worked hard, with success, in being inclusive in its programming, through conference content, (see more details on our conference panels, panelists and speakers here) and through coverage in Sculpture magazine (see more details here ). Where we see opportunities for meaningful impact is in audience participation; we acknowledge that there can be significant development in bringing more people from underrepresented communities to our meetings and including them in our membership community. Our plan will address this very important area for change.

If you wish to be part of the committee or would like to share your ideas or your ISC experience with us please contact Johannah Hutchison at johannah@sculpture.org



We acknowledge that the International Sculpture Center is located on the land of the Lenni-Lenape. We recognize the historical and personal significance of this land to the Lenape, who cared for and called this land home. We seek to honor and formally recognize the past, present, and future generations of Indigenous people who have and continue to be a part of this community.

International Sculpture Center's Community
is a Safe, Inclusive Space for All



International Sculpture Center's Community is a Safe, Inclusive Space for All