Empowering Young People and their Communities. Art to engage, educate and unite.

Trust Principles and Purpose

PRINCIPLES

The Trust is committed to:

  1. 1.1 Using arts-based education to empower individuals and communities to greater self-reliance.
  2. 1.2 Using arts-based education to facilitate positive change and encourage greater community cohesion.
  3. 1.3 Working with young people at risk and other people on the margins of society.
  4. 1.4 Focusing arts-based education on issues of health, justice and social welfare;
  5. 1.5 Respecting and implementing the dual heritage of the partners of Te Tiriti o Waitangi  (the Treaty of Waitangi);
  6. 1.6 Respecting the cultural diversity of people and encouraging people from all nationalities to utilise the Trust’s services;
  7. 1.7 Inspiring people to reach their full potential;
  8. 1.8 Maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
PURPOSE

The purpose of the Trust will be to:

  1. 2.1 Conduct arts-based educational workshops for young people at risk and marginialised groups, with skilled professional artists as leaders.
  2. 2.2 Support educational processes that lead to the creative exploration of the complex connections between personal behaviour, choice and responsibility.
  3. 2.3 Direct participants towards a creative expression during workshop experiences.
  4. 2.4 Provide support and assistance in taking that expression to the wider community with the aim of encouraging further communication and dialogue.
  5. 2.5 Provide ongoing support and assistance for individuals and communities of people on the margins through workshop follow-up.
  6. 2.6 To develop partnerships with other local art service providers and art galleries.