I’ve talked prior about my love for art and specifically, The Mural Arts Project. Naturally I can go one and one, but I wanted to share their core values in their entirety; I have shared specific values in the past. It is some of the most beautiful and exciting values I have seen for an organization.
OUR PALETTE OF CORE VALUES
Art Ignites Change
Art heals, art unites, and art changes minds in a convincing fashion. Art drives the agenda. Great art is never silent, can’t be ignored, and serves poorly the status quo.
Stories Must be Told
The sublime power of narrative drives our lives. Stories well told will shine transformative light into dark corners.
We Beats Me
It’s simple. We work in conspiring teams whose goal is gestalt. Everything we do is by and for the community. There’s no “I” in mural.
It Ain’t About the Paint
What we do is deceptively complex. What drives us is the opportunity to help life triumph over the forces of despair. We just happen to be good at painting murals.
Make Promises and Keep Them
We’re an ansty bunch, and proactively committed to the commitment to be proactive. When we walk into a room , we walk in ready to make great things happen. And when we say we will, we will.
Take Turns
There is no such thing as not my job. We expect to take on unexpected burdens when it’s our turn to do so.
Think Deeply, Create Fearlessly
The surface is something to get beyond. And because we have each other’s back, we go beyond in bold fashion.
Expect Permission / Ask Forgiveness
Bureaucracy has its place. Just not in our mindset.
The Biggest Risk May Be Not Taking It
Why look back on a life not lived? We see our chances and we take ‘em.
Art Is An Economic Engine
This is not art for art’s sake. Our institutional wisdom and intellectual property have value, add value, and are valuable. There’s no shame in earning fair compensation for unique professional expertise.
Yo, This is Fun!
We’re from Philly. We’re for Philly. And we’re having a hell of a good time.
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