Aims and Values

AIMS – Key messages

• Art4Space is an award winning not-for-profit social enterprise founded and run by professional artists with more than 20 years’ experience
• Visual art is at the centre of everything we do
• We connect and enhance communities through art and inspire individuals through creativity
• We are a local organisation with an international reach
• We work with organisations and individuals to deliver creative solutions

OUR VALUES

PUT PEOPLE FIRST

• I see everyone as an individual and have a warm approachable manner to help put people at ease.
• I take time to listen and understand each person’s need.
• I explain my role and inform about projects in hand.
• I take responsibility for safety in my environment.
• I share information appropriately and work with others to ensure the best outcome.
• I respect peoples creativity and decision making and try and help where I can.

TAKE PRIDE IN WHAT WE DO

• I take pride and see myself as a representative of Art4Space.
• I do what is required and encourage others to do the same.
• I focus attention on detail in my work and take time to check that what I do is accurate.
• I am persistent and see the task through to the end.
• I regularly review what I do and how I do it to improve my personal performance.
• I take personal responsibility for my own learning.

RESPECT OTHERS

• I treat others how I would like to be treated myself.
• I am aware of and take responsibility for how my attitude and emotions can affect other people.
• I understand that people are different. I pay attention to their different needs so that everyone is treated fairly.
• I listen to other people’s opinions and put my own views forward in a constructive way.
• I turn up on time, participate in the given activity and ensure working practices and environment is inspirational, clean and tidy.
• I help and support my colleagues so that we work well together as a team to achieve our goals. 

STRIVE TO BE THE BEST

• I get involved in decisions and suggest improvements to the way we do things.
• I frequently ask for, listen to and accept feedback to improve my day-to-day performance.
• I take ownership for resolving problems that I encounter in my work.
• I am flexible and adapt my ways of working when needed.
• I am keen to learn from the skills and knowledge of others.
• I role model high standards so that people can feel confident in my practice.

ACT WITH INTEGRITY

•  I do what I say I’m going to do.
• I focus on what is right not who is right. I speak up and tell the truth even if there are personal consequences.
• I am open, honest and say sorry when appropriate.
• I use equipment, resources and time in an efficient and sustainable way.
•  I am discreet and sensitive when dealing with confidential information. I challenge others who are not. I protect the privacy and dignity of others.
• I speak up if there is a risk that deadlines may not be met.