OUR VISION is for Rotorua to be a vibrant, creative community where art makes life good.
OUR MISSION is to enable creativity and wellbeing through connection, collaboration, and innovation.
Strategy:
The Arts Village is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and implementing change within our organisation to uphold it.
The Arts Village endeavours to actively work OF, BY, and FOR our community:
- OF what matters to, and interests, our community.
- Created BY our community.
- FOR the use and enjoyment of our community.
Key Focus Areas:
- Commercial strategy & building financial sustainability
- Collaborations and partnerships with stakeholders including, but not limited to:
- Mana Whenua
- Rotorua Lakes Council
- Local arts and cultural organisations
- Raising The Arts Village profile & community awareness
- Improving accessibility & removing barriers to engaging with the Arts Village
Ngā Uara/Values:
Poipoi – Nurture–To create pathways and opportunities for Tamariki and Rangatahi to thrive.
Ārahitanga – Leadership–Using kaupapa such as Tuakana Teina to create leaders in the arts.
Whanaungatanga – Relationships–Collectivism, kinship and a sense of whānau connection, for current, future and past generations.
Auahatanga – Innovation–Encouraging new and exciting projects that provoke ideas and challenge the status quo.
Urunga – Accessibility–The Arts Village promotes inclusivity and equity.
Whakauka – Sustainability–Creativity to find new ways to make art that can benefit the environment.
Oranga tonu tanga – Wellbeing–Projects that inspire, connect, and empower our community through art.
We foster and inspire our community to:
- CREATE: Make art, contribute to community projects/installations.
- LEARN: Build confidence, learn and develop new: skills, techniques, and approaches.
- SEE & FEEL: Be inspired, connected, and empowered through art.
- SHARE: Come together to kōrero, connect with others, and exchange knowledge.
- DO: Be involved in our community, take part in events and other activities.
