Arts Margaret River is committed to supporting freedom of expression, creative inquiry, integrity, kindness, and respectful public discourse. We believe that the arts play a vital role in exploring ideas, challenging perspectives, and reflecting the diversity and complexity of our society.

Our programs may present a wide range of artistic, literary, and cultural viewpoints. These views are those of the artists, speakers, and contributors themselves and do not necessarily reflect the views of Arts Margaret River, its Board, staff, partners, or funders.

We value the right of artists and audiences to engage with work that is provocative, challenging, or unfamiliar. At the same time, Arts Margaret River is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, respectful, and integrity-driven environment for all participants. Freedom of expression does not extend to speech or behaviour that is unlawful, defamatory, threatening, harassing, or that incites hatred or violence against individuals or groups.

Arts Margaret River recognises its responsibilities to the community, including First Nations peoples, and respects cultural protocols, lived experience, kindness, and the impact that words and ideas can have. We encourage artists and audiences to engage thoughtfully, listen generously, and approach difference with curiosity rather than hostility.

Where content may be confronting or sensitive, we will aim to provide appropriate context or advance notice to support informed audience choice. We also reserve the right to moderate discussions or remove content that breaches our codes of conduct or legal obligations.

By participating in Arts Margaret River events and programs, audiences, artists, and contributors agree to engage in good faith, uphold principles of mutual respect, integrity, and kindness, and support an environment where open expression and community care coexist.