Value and Respect

TAP understands the value of having a diverse and inclusive workplace environment.  To appreciate Art is to be taught about cultural and social differences both locally and globally.  As an Arts based organization who works with both the public and private sector, we see ourselves as an example for our peers.

Safety and Trust

When fulfilling community engagement and outreach our diversity and inclusive practices are best showcased. We understand that democratic engagement requires proactive programs designed to build trust and deepen lines of communication with marginalized and oppressed groups; it further requires effective mechanisms for community consultation.

Cultural Sensitivity

Establishing an art program for a community sensitive to inclusion requires increased thoughtfulness and attention to community needs.  Explaining the value and expense of Public Art to communities who lack security is a challenge we have experience in fulfilling.

Diversity and Equality

TAP is dedicated to working with artists and suppliers of diverse backgrounds.  We aim to create a barrier free environment when it comes to selecting individuals and teams to partner on our projects. We employ measures to ensure that we amplify the voices and work of diverse artists.

Growth and Empowerment

Our process includes promoting our projects and RFP requests in non-traditional locations to reach more diverse applications, considering the language we use in our applications to ensure that it is barrier free, encouraging referrals from artists from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to indigenous and marginalized communities, striving for AODA compliance through planning and design, and utilizing a rubric that we employ when making selections that includes a criteria on diversity.