In pursuit of our mission, Hendricks Live! makes the following commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility:

Commitment to Diversity:

  • We seek out diverse voices to add to the programming we present.

  • We value the diversity in the people who work, volunteer, and contract with the organization.

  • We market and advertise to diverse audiences to ensure the audience more closely reflects the growing diversity of Hendricks County and the surrounding communities.

Commitment to Equity:

  • We examine recruitment practices so as to provide equitable opportunities for attracting, developing, and retaining talent among as wide and diverse an applicant pool as possible.

  • We work to remove barriers to participation and engagement as a board member, volunteer, vendor, or audience member.

Commitment to Inclusion:

  • We welcome all people and will not tolerate discrimination, acts of violence, or hate.

  • We are committed to ongoing equity and inclusion training to create a welcoming, safe organization for all stakeholders and to learn practices of inclusive and equitable leadership, governance, planning, and policymaking.

Commitment to Accessibility:

  • We are committed to continually improving the accessibility of our organization so that individuals of all abilities can work, volunteer, and experience the art, entertainment and events we offer.

As an emerging local and cultural leader, Hendricks Live! embarks on on a critical journey in service to Hendricks County and the surrounding communities. To realize our full vision as an organization, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion as integral to our work. Through the arts, we seek to be a unifying force that ignites hearts, open minds, and celebrates the human experience.