CIVIC CREATIVE PRACTICE
creating room for discovery and Understanding
self-empowerment through communal wellbeing.
making space to acknowledge stress and isolation
supporting peace and strength
spiritual sustenance through mentorship
mindfully communicating with respect
establishing a welcoming environment for engagement
DAILY PRACTICE
Set the Table
Listen with Kindness
Sweep the Floor
Show up with Compassion
Serve AND Wash the Dishes
Offer with Care
Share Food
Home is Shared
ARTISTic PRACTICE
Art is a BeHAVIOR,
not a product
Work playfully, engaging nature within and around.
Create within economies that regard the wellbeing of others.
Open to neighbors with curiosity, vulnerability and compassion.
CODE OF ETHICS
A. Allow Breath: Inclusion
D. Don’t Harm Yourself or Others: Safety
O. Observe Yourself: Intentions
R. Respect Yourself and Others: Core Belief
E. Embrace Connection: Recognize Assumptions and Biases
ALlow Breath: Inclusion
ENGN Spaces are environments for respectful and open exchanges. Do what you can to create balance without excluding the needs of others. Allow yourself and others to breathe.
DOn’t Harm Yourself or Others: Safety
Programs and events are monitored to maintain a safe and nurturing environment. You will be cared for and supported.
observe Yourself: Intentions
Be mindful of your intentions, your actions and the decisions you make. The impact you make does not always reflect your intention. Observe yourself and be open to growth.
respect Yourself and Others: Core Belief
We believe that everyone is good at their core. We believe that we have power over the decisions and actions we take that honor the core belief that all people are good.
embrace Connection: Assumptions and Biases
ENGN’s learning programs are supportive places where all people are welcome. When meeting someone for the first time, set aside assumptions and biases. Be open to challenging your preconceived notions of who you think they are. Be willing to step beyond your comfort zone.
