Inclusion, Equity and Impact

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Inclusion, Equity, and Impact at Red Barn Productions

Red Barn Productions values inclusion, equity, and impact, and acknowledges that BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities have historically been underrepresented in the Living History community and recognizes that including and celebrating a full spectrum of identities brings vibrancy to all such presentations and events. The inclusion of differences such as ability, age, background, beliefs, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, race, sexual orientation, physical ability, socioeconomic status, and all other identities represented across performers, vendors, and audiences, helps enrich lives – inside and outside of the events the company produces, and in the larger Living History community.

Red Barn Productions believes it is the responsibility of all businesses participating in its events, as well as those responsible for hiring and casting on its behalf, to provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Racism and the systems that devalue the humanity of anyone are unacceptable. Building diverse and inclusive events is an ongoing commitment and process. There is still a great deal of work to do within our events and our community.

Some of the steps we have taken thus far include:

  1. Conducting an anonymous participant survey to collect candid feedback.
  2. Undertaking an organizational assessment in collaboration with an independent arts oriented consultancy firm.
  3. Engaging the services of a certified HR (Human Resources) professional.
  4. Developing operational plans and policies that seek to be a real-time, ongoing reflection of our process, our progress, and our accountability.
  5. Hiring a third-party reporting system to ensure ongoing transparency.
  6. Establishing codes of conduct for both participants and the general public.
  7. Listening to, and collaborating with, individuals and affinity groups to come to an agreement on minimum safety standards: Update: November 3, 2023 Joint Statement.

Social Justice Resources

We as artists and small business owners are working to re-imagine our institutions, our communities, and our economic systems through the lens of genuine equality. The resources offered below provide valuable information, trainings, and thought leadership. Please donate, educate, and participate:

  • NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund: The legal arm of this national anti-racism nonprofit. Please consider donating to their legal defense fund.
  • Americans for the Arts: This national organization’s “Cultural Equity” website page offers tools and templates to assist with cultural equity in the arts, as well as reports and equity training consultants.
  • The Village Project: The Village Project is a non-profit, community-based organization providing a safe haven for academic, cultural, and enrichment activities for youth ages 6 to 17 and their families.
  • Shuumi Land Tax: A voluntary annual contribution that non-Indigenous people living on the Confederated Villages of Lisjan’s (Ohlone) territory can make to support the critical work of the Sogorea Te’ Land Trust.
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