At John Hansard Gallery, part of University of Southampton, we love and wholeheartedly believe in the message of this artwork ‘You Belong Here’ by Asten Holmes-Elliott and Breakout Youth. We embody the ethos of this work and stand behind its message to make space so that everyone feels that they belong and are welcome here.
We all have the right to be treated fairly and with respect, and no one should experience discrimination or harassment because of who they are.
We want everyone to enjoy the experience of being here. Art can inspire strong feelings and we want you to be free to respond in an authentic way that also respects the dignity and difference of others. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive space for all.
KEEP AN OPEN MIND
Please be kind, polite and respectful to others. We will challenge the use of any discriminatory language.
Don’t judge a book by its cover. Everyone has a different lived experiences and perspectives that are not always apparent.
Be understanding of others who may not have the same physical and emotional boundaries as you. Always respect the word ‘no’
ASK HOW PEOPLE WANT TO BE ADDRESSED
The misuse of pronouns can sometimes cause upset or offence, so try to avoid making assumptions. For visitors to John Hansard Gallery or staff, find out how people wish to be addressed, and please respect their choices.
ASK PERMISSION TO PHOTOGRAPH
If you are taking photographs, please ask people before including them in your photographs. As an organisation, we occasionally photograph and film activity and events for our archive – we will always let you know when this is happening so you can opt out if you wish.
LOOK AFTER ONE ANOTHER
We’re all in this space together, please be considerate and treat one another with kindness, fairness and respect. We all belong here!
Our Code of Conduct exists in relation to the University of Southampton’s Equality and Diversity Policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy, and national legal frameworks including the Equality Act and Hate Crime legislation.
If you see or experience discrimination or harassment while at John Hansard Gallery please alert a member of staff as soon as possible. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment. We will investigate and treat any reported instances of unacceptable behaviour extremely seriously and take appropriate action. Anyone who breaches our Code of Conduct will be asked to stop, or to leave, or if necessary we will call the police.
If you have any questions or concerns about our Code of Conduct or related procedures please contact our Code of Conduct representative:
Lynne Dick, Head of Programme (Engagement and Learning)
lynne@jhg.art • +44 (0)23 8059 2160