For E m e r g e D to remain artist run with a focus at all stages on creativity and for the work of the organisation to be an extension of the artistic practice of those involved

To support, encourage and enthuse emerging artists working site-specifically and/or in a context led manner across a broad range of disciplines, internationally

Providing opportunties for artistic creativity and activity in unique and challenging venues and contexts

To remain transient and without a fixed venue or base

To ensure sensitivity and subjectivity towards the sites used

To stimulate critical discourse and creativity through the placing of contemporary art in non-traditional venues and to foster a sense of community and pride in orphaned spaces

To make contemporary art available to new audiences through accessible and inclusive projects which engage the general public in dialogue with the work and the artist

To develop an interpretative strategy for projects and events which gives audiences a deeper understanding of the issues explored and the artists motivations in creating their work, through artists talks, workshops, catalogues and/or information on the web

To develop and maintain the website as the neucleus of the organisation and for it to offer information to exhibiting artists, act as a resource to artists working site-specifically, to hold a full archive of all past projects/events, to offer the public a way to get involved and learn more about the organisation and its projects/events and to be a point of dissemination for informaiton about E m e r g e D and its operation

To run on a non-profit making basis and pursue income generation through a variety of sources in order to sustain the organisation and to realise its objectives through a rich and varied programme of projects/events

To run a professional organisation which is translucent and offers professional development, insight and experience to aritists at the start of the careers

To facilitate dialogue and exchange of ideas through a specific networking event and by providing a more organic approach through opening/closing events,artists talks,exhibitions, the web site and our email newsgroup

To facilitate the growth of E m e r g e D within a local, national and international context by working in partnership with key individuals and organisations to develop an international profile, network and oportunities

To offer a strong infrastructure to enable future development, through building a backbone of research into contemporary art and arts organisations