Code of Conduct

Paperhouse Studio is a shared, professional studio space and strives to maintain an equitable, accessible, and anti-oppressive environment. Paperhouse is committed to providing a climate of understanding and mutual respect in which all persons are treated equally and with dignity. All Participants (staff, class participants, volunteers, artist-facilitators, visitors, and members) are expected at all times to foster a respectful work environment free from any form of harassment and discrimination, sexual or otherwise, in accordance with applicable human rights law.

Harassment includes, but is not limited to:

  • Verbal comments that reinforce social structures of domination related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, and religion.

  • Sexual images in public spaces

  • Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following

  • Harassing photography or recording

  • Inappropriate physical contact

  • Unwelcome sexual attention

  • Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behaviour

Paperhouse is a community rooted space and it is expected for all Participants to respectfully share equipment and space, both during and outside of class time.

Paperhouse Studio retains the right to determine if anyone has violated this code of conduct and to take any actions to keep the studio a welcoming environment for all participants. This includes warning the offender or expulsion from the community.