Our Vision, Values and Mission

Our Vision, Values and Mission, have been co-created by TAH Team. These are a result of reflection, dialogue, and collaboration across every department. Everyone was invited to share their understanding of who we are, what we stand for, and where we’re going. What you see below is a shared expression of purpose, rooted in lived experience, guided by our charitable aims, and shaped by the voices of the people who make TAH what it is.

OUR VISION

We envision a more inclusive and fairer world where creativity is a shared language that brings people together, across backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and where everyone has the space, tools, and support to express themselves through art, to grow, and to learn – together.

OUR VALUES

OUR MISSION

TAH is a people-first creative organisation that provides space, support, and opportunities for artists and communities to make, share, and engage with art.

We champion inclusivity, accessibility, and bold, socially engaged ideas and practice – from grassroots to professional, local to international. We offer artist residencies, exhibitions and professional development.

We support creative ideas, personal growth, and cultural exchange. We don’t shy away from difficult topics; instead, we aim to be a space that sparks conversations, embraces boldness, and supports work that challenges the status quo.

Our public programmes, studio spaces, and engagement programmes empower people to explore and reflect through creativity. We help connect communities across Wakefield and beyond, using art as a tool for civic dialogue and social change.

We centre those who have historically been excluded from the arts, and evolve continually in response to changing social needs. The Art House is a place where people can feel safe, celebrated, and inspired, to learn something new, to share their culture and lived experiences, and to explore their own creativity.