You Belong Here.

New Museum Los Gatos | NUMU recognizes the need to be proactively antiracist, accessible to all, and relevant to the regions we serve. With NUMU’s strategic vision to be more civically and community-focused, we host exhibits and programs that are responsive to its communities, both within Los Gatos and throughout the Bay Area, advocating for those traditionally left out of art and historical discourse. We challenge ourselves to uplift marginalized voices in exhibits and prioritize programs for under-resourced communities. We partner with artists, organizations, and civic bodies to make art and history come alive for our constituents, in Los Gatos and beyond.

This action plan, developed in close collaboration with Dr. Debra Y. Griffith of Do-Better Consulting, and funded by a generous grant from the David & Lucile Packard Foundation, is our effort to be transparent about NUMU’s path forward with equity and inclusion. Our goal is to provide a space of dialogue, of representation, and to celebrate the art, history and culture of the region we call home. This plan is a step towards achieving this. Together, we can make NUMU a beacon for the entire Bay Area to see themselves in our region’s art, history, and culture.

Questions?
Email: info@numulosgatos.org

Equity Plan Statement

New Museum Los Gatos | NUMU was founded in 1965 as a public non-profit art and history museum. NUMU’s mission is to engage the community at the intersection of art, history and education through innovative, locally connected and globally relevant exhibitions, programs and experiences. NUMU’s vision is to offer equal and equitable representation, opportunities and services to all stakeholders through our operations, exhibitions, public programs, and permanent collection. NUMU is committed to antiracism, diversity, equity, inclusion, and access because it is vital for a community institution to actively support underrepresented groups through art, design and creativity.

We specifically commit NUMU to expanding access for all, including BIPOC, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and women content creators and audiences.

Definitions

Diversity

Diversity at NUMU means holding space physically and intellectually through programs and exhibitions for all communities. It means that our audience, staff, and content reflect the diversity of all, including but not limited to": race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetics, economic backgrounds, and experiences.

Equity

Equity is the fair and just treatment of all members of a community. NUMU strives to address society’s historical and systematic barriers in the communities we serve. These barriers have created disparities in access and opportunities in the arts and culture.

Accessibility

Accessibility is the ability for everyone, regardless of physical or mental capability, race, gender, and/or identity, to access, enjoy, and fully participate in NUMU’s exhibitions, programs, workshops, and community offerings.

Inclusion

NUMU takes intentional steps to ensure all individuals and groups can be and feel welcomed, respected, represented, supported, heard, and valued in all activities and decisions as a member of our organization and community.

Anti-racism

Anti-racism means taking concrete actions against systematic racism. For NUMU, this includes being anti-racist in our exhibitions, audience engagement, collection policies, and hiring practices. Practicing anti-racism is key to addressing all the terms above.

Guiding Principle: Intentionally cultivating and sustaining a comprehensive museum experience and community rooted in diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.

Progress Reports