Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Access

Affirmations & Acknowledgements

The principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and access are not only essential to Porchlight’s future vitality, relevance and sustainability, they are critical to creating a more just and accessible industry and a better society.

Porchlight values its audiences, artists, technicians, staff, board, donors, community partners, teachers, students and volunteers, and the uniqueness each brings to the tapestry of our art. We treat one another fairly and honor each other’s experiences, beliefs, perspectives, abilities and backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, language, sexual orientation, ability status, socio-economic status, national identity or other identity markers.

Porchlight is committed to aligning our values to our business practices. We are conscious of the need to ensure fairness, justice, and inclusivity in the way we honor our mission. We recognize this evolution is an ongoing process, and we invite you to read on to learn about our goals, follow our progress and discover ways to learn more and get involved.

Our EDIA Work

We understand that real, lasting change will not come until each and every one of us steps up, assumes responsibility, and takes action. We recognize our responsibility to make Porchlight a place where all artists, audiences, colleagues and beyond feel welcome, involved, supported and heard, and to use our platform to reflect and implement change.

Specifically:

• The staff and board have engaged in equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism training, specific to our industry. 
• We completed a comprehensive audit of each program area’s materials, policies and procedures. 
• Based on that audit and in further considering ways we can develop equal opportunities for all, we created action plan that addressed immediate internal changes as well as future goals that inform our strategic planning. 
• We formed an EDIA Advisory Committee, composed of diverse representatives from our artistic, educational, patron and funding communities, along with staff and board liaisons, to inform our work.