Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access

 

YOU BELONG AT LEVITT

 
 

Levitt Pavilion Denver’s commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA) is grounded in the belief that these values are essential to building community through music. We recognize that IDEA values have not been prioritized in the music industry, and aim to create a more equitable and inclusive venue, team culture and sector. We are committed to transparency and accountability, and welcome insight from our community about how we can do better. 

Our current priorities include: 

  • More equitable hiring, onboarding and evaluation

  • Investing in emerging leaders, intentionally prioritizing BIPOC and LGBTQI+ individuals, through Bodies of Culture and workforce development programs

  • Continued learning and consulting in partnership with Celesté Martinez with Celestial Alegria and Leanne Smullen with Leader Evolution; 

  • Regularly seeking audience, artist and staff feedback; and 

  • Activating a staff IDEA committee within our team to lead this ongoing work.

We use the following working definitions in identifying priorities and goals:

  • Inclusion — ensuring people of diversity identities are welcomed and affirmed for the fullness of who they are and putting this into practice 

  • Diversity — recognizing the value of the varying identity characteristics of the people. Identity characteristics are referred to as race, ethnicity, class, age, gender, sexual orientation, ability (physical and mental), religion/spirituality, citizenship status, etc.

  • Equity — creating access to opportunities, networks, resources and supports that empower everyone to succeed and centers those with identities of those who are not a part of the dominant culture 

  • Accessibility — creating pathways and opportunities with thoughtfulness and intentional action with and for communities and individuals who consistently face seen and unseen barriers 

Are we living up to our goals?

Let us know how we are doing in relation to our inclusion, diversity, equity and access efforts with this anonymous survey below.