Diversity, equity and inclusion statement

IN SITU is the European platform for artistic creation in public space. We pledge to make public space a place where all people can be heard, seen, respected, and welcome.

IN SITU is committed to fostering equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of its stakeholders, including artists and audiences, partners and coordination team members. 

Our belief is that art in public spaces is made more accessible, more relevant, and more creative by amplifying the diversity of voices heard.

It is our responsibility to increase the diversity of voices present in our network and its activities, to maintain an awareness of who is not present, to identify barriers , and ways to reduce them. 

Our role is to work for change in our network, our sector and society. 

We acknowledge our power and commit to use it, with recognition of its limitations, into making an active effort to include and support those who are marginalised due to their background, characteristics or preferences, or the intersection of any of these.

This is informed by taking steps to understand people’s needs and applies in every aspect of our activities, including decision-making, project-design, programming and communications. 

To do so, the network commits to dedicate time and space to asking questions, listening to feedback, holding space for discomfort, learning from its mistakes and exploring ways of improving in cooperation with those who are most impacted.

We acknowledge that we need to do more to live up to this commitment

We commit to take actions in reference to this statement and to report on these actions on an annual basis.

This statement is co-written and endorsed by all IN SITU members.