OUR INTENTIONS
Upper ID: green background with capitalized text: “Our Intentions” with an image on right: Short Play Festival crew and ensemble gave a big cheer huddle.
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that we are on the stolen Coast Salish land, specifically the ancestral land of the Duwamish, Suquamish, Stillaguamish, and Muckleshoot People. Without these tribes past and present, we would not have access to this gathering and to this dialogue. We want to thank the original caretakers of this land who are still here.
Did you know we have 29 Tribes in Washington State? Learn more.
Racial Equity
Deaf Spotlight commits to an anti-racist work practice that centers the creativity and leadership of people of color - those most impacted by structural racism - to move toward systems that benefit us all.
You can read our statement regarding Black Lives Matter and Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).
Access Equity
Deaf Spotlight commits to the work of embracing accessibility, inclusivity and demographics. Through our efforts on all levels, our organization strives for a future full of equitable and creative freedom for all communities through the arts.
Core Values
Deaf Spotlight’s work is rooted in our values. The purpose of our core values is to be a guiding star for our organization and activities to ensure we achieve our mission. We commit to our own ongoing learning and to uplift the following values in everything we do.
CREATIVITY
Deaf Spotlight celebrates, amplifies, and invests in creativity across all art forms and industries, while encouraging innovative opportunities for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled and Hard of Hearing artists from all walks of life to freely express their whole authentic selves and to cultivate their talents.
COMMUNITY
Deaf Spotlight invests in the community through a shared appreciation of Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled and Hard of Hearing arts. We create safe and accessible spaces that bring people together through the celebration and development of the arts, fostering genuine connections between audiences and creators to enrich their artistic journeys. In all endeavors, we will not amplify works or approaches that harm marginalized communities.
EQUITY
We are a part of the liberation movement that aims to be barrier free for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, and Hard of Hearing artists and audiences. Deaf Spotlight creates equitable opportunities and experiences for all by removing barriers and building spaces for artists to contribute based on their abilities, identities, and strengths. By embracing and elevating the wide diversity of the community, we can inspire fresh perspectives, attract new audiences, and create exciting avenues for communities to explore the arts.
INTEGRITY
We maintain an honest approach to how we support creativity, community, and equity. Doing the right thing may mean we have to leave our comfort zone and we will not allow that to hinder our progress. We ensure long-term financial sustainability for our programs. We will commit to our goals and when we make a promise, we truly mean it and we follow through.