Statement of Fairness

The Department of Regional Art Workers, the D.R.A.W., celebrates diversity and as an extension of its mission promotes inclusion and equity in all its activities and programming.

The D.R.A.W. does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

The D.R.A.W. strives to maintain environments that are free from illegal discrimination and harassment. While all forms of harassment are prohibited, it is our policy to emphasize that sexual harassment is specifically prohibited. Any board member who engages in discriminatory or harassing conduct is subject to removal from the Board. Complaints alleging misconduct on the part of Board members will be investigated promptly and as confidentially as possible by a task force of the Board appointed by the Governance Committee.