Our Mission

Southampton Arts supports and encourages cultural expression, education in the arts and an appreciation of the arts.

Core Values

We believe in the power of art.  Southampton Arts values creative expression as a vital tool for problem-solving, creative thinking, self-discovery, and overall well-being at the organizational and individual levels.

We leverage collective genius.  Southampton Arts recognizes that organizational success is dependent on collaboration, and the input of a multitude of voices, for the benefit of the greater good.

We create a culture of warmth and belonging, where everyone is welcome.  Southampton Arts maintains an environment of mutual respect among all stakeholders, staff, Board members, artists, volunteers, and guests. We emphasize fairness in all matters while acknowledging and accommodating unique individual needs.

We endeavour to grow our business in a way that makes our community proud.  Southampton Arts strives to evolve and encourage new ideas while upholding the distinguished history and legacy of this institution.​

Our Commitment to Diversity

Southampton Arts is committed to a framework for change toward diversity and inclusion. We will continuously improve through an ongoing process of evaluation and change, based on research and self-reflection. An inclusive approach will be thoroughly integrated into the ongoing activities, operations and relationships of the organization. Southampton Arts will make every effort to identify and remove barriers to inclusion. Southampton Arts is committed to employment diversity with respect to all aspects of employment. Southampton Arts will endeavour to ensure that the workplace, all policies, procedures and practices, are free of deliberate or unintentional (systemic) barriers so that no one is disadvantaged.