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As a National Guild Member, Sharon Arts Center is committed to making arts education accessible to all.

CODE OF BEST PRACTICES

Full members of the National Guild are committed to:

QUALITY -

• by offering broad, sequential programming that is responsive to community needs and reflects their organization’s mission
• by challenging each student to realize his/her highest level of artistic potential
• by affording students the opportunity to participate in recitals, presentations, publications, workshops and/or exhibitions
• by engaging a qualified faculty
• by utilizing an appropriately equipped instructional facility

ACCESSIBILITY -

• by serving students regardless of age, sex, gender, race, religion, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation, ability or financial circumstances
• by eliminating physical and communication barriers that prevent people with disabilities from participating fully in their programs
• by offering need-based financial aid and/or other subsidized arts education programs
• through administrative and hiring policies that do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender, race, religion, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or disability

ACCOUNTABILITY -

• by sustaining and monitoring their mission and service to the community
• by effective management with professional staff
• through governance by a body such as a board of directors that ensures accountability, adherence to mission, and responsiveness to community
• by adhering to policies and procedures that ensure the safety and security of students, faculty and staff

The National Guild advances and supports lifelong learning opportunities in the arts. To learn more visit www.nationalguild.org