Our Vision and Values
Our Vision and Mission
Our vision is for everyone to love stories and storytelling.
Our mission is to work with our local and global communities to celebrate the diverse stories within.
We are Made of Our Stories.
Our Values
City of Literature staff, Trustees, Partnership Network members, and collaborative partners will:
Treat all individuals and groups with dignity, respect, fairness, and compassion so that we create an environment that is welcoming to all.
Strive for excellence in all that we do, pushing boundaries and reimagining realities wherever possible.
Champion a literary culture and the literary arts in and around Exeter, expecting the highest quality and innovative imagination in our programming, projects, and funding support.
Uphold values that oppose racism, sexism, classism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, ableism, ageism, religious prejudice, and other covert and overt forms of discrimination and bias.
Recognize that words and actions matter and understand that the absence of words and actions also matter. Impact is just as crucial as intent.
Appreciate that becoming truly inclusive and respectful is a continuous process and that we all act in imperfect ways sometimes. Remain self-aware of our own limitations and flaws, recognizing when we are not at our best and communicating openly to resolve problems.
Ensure the experiences, values, and needs of under-represented, minority, and/or oppressed groups are represented and increased in policy, programs, practices, sponsorship, and Advisory Group membership.