iii guidelines for excellence
iii has been founded with a specific vision for the type and quality of work to promote, and with specific values for how to operate as an organization. While in the early days these were naturally borne out by the small members and management team, with the recent, ongoing growth and layering of the organization it has become useful to explicitly formulate these fundamental principles.
The guidelines for excellence hereunder describe the standards to which contributors to the iii program are required to adhere so that iii as a whole can realize the excellent quality of work it envisions. Excellence is not only sought in the quality of presented artworks and programs. Excellence is equally sought in the ethical way of operation of the organization, at all levels.
The document is targeted in 2 directions: internally and externally. Internally it serves to inform all iii contributors about the values we collectively strive for and to which we are individually held. Externally it serves to inform our partners and stakeholders about the level of professional attitude that can be expected from iii, and to which iii wishes to be held accountable.
General, all contributors
- – Committed to contribute work at the highest level in the field.
- – Passionate and intrinsically motivated.
- – (Self-)critical, willing to learn, open to constructive criticism and accountable.
- – Encouraging other people’s experimentation and potential growth.
- – Dedicated to a safe work environment for everyone involved.
- – Excellent, not elitist. Quality control at the highest level does not mean being exclusive or disrespectful.
- – Community oriented, collaborative, “do it yourself but not alone” attitude
Artworks
- – Have a clear concept that is reflected in the artistic output.
- – Reflect awareness of relevant artistic history and contemporary developments originally
and comprehensively.
- – The artwork comes forth out of the artist deeply engaging in a hands-on way with the material, technique and technology. These are applied with care, purpose, knowledge and coherence in relation to the artistic concept.
- – A good capacity to engage with audiences and generate deep experiences.
- – Engage with iii’s artistic themes and goals.
Curators and agents
- – Excellent mediator and communicator. Connects all involved parties (artists, production staff, PR staff, audience, funders, partner organizations, etc) and searches for the optimal balance between stakeholders.
- – Engages with iii’s artistic themes and goals.
Organizational team
- – Proactive in own role.
- – Transparent about all aspects of iii team work.
- – Meets goals or, whenever necessary, adjusts them in time in dialogue with the team.
- – Clear, timely and professional communication within and outside iii.
- – Searches for problem solutions and conflict resolution.
- – Continuously improves skill set, for example by actively seeking guidance and partaking in team training.
