Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
To support a full creative life for all, ZiRu Family Foundation commits to practices of cultural equity that empower a just, inclusive, equitable nation.
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ZiRu Family Foundation embodies the values, policies, and practices that ensure that all people -- including but not limited to those who have been historically underrepresented based on race/ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, socioeconomic status, geography, citizenship status, or religion -- are represented in the work we do; are included amongst the organizations and personnel we work with; are supported and nurtured as creatives; and have access to any and all necessary resources.
Acknowledgements & Affirmations
In the United States, there are systems of power that grant privilege and access unequally such that inequity and injustice result, and that must be addressed and changed.
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Cultural equity is critical to the long-term viability of the arts sector.
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We must all hold ourselves accountable, because acknowledging and challenging our inequities and working in partnership is how we will make change happen.
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Everyone deserves equal access to a full, vibrant creative life, which is essential to a healthy and democratic society.
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The prominent presence of artists challenges inequities and encourages alternatives.
Modeling Through Action
To provide informed, authentic leadership for cultural equity, we strive to...
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Pursue cultural consciousness throughout our organization through substantive learning and formal, transparent policies.
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Acknowledge and dismantle any inequities within our policies, systems, programs, and services, and report organization progress.
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Commit time and resources to expand more diverse leadership within our board, staff, and advisory bodies, and company members.
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Support BIPOC-owned and Female-owned businesses by providing funding to create new work(s) or re-stage old work(s) and presenting them with a platform to showcase their work.
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Provide underserved populations with access to the performing arts through workshops, mentorships, and free to low cost opportunities.