What are the Core Values of the Community Relations and Operations Departments?

C O M M U N I T Y

We believe that our community is our most important resource and we strive to act in ways that nurture and encourage its growth, development and ultimately its ongoing success. We err on the side of the artist.

R E S P E C T

We treat each other with respect, as we believe that every staff member, volunteer, and member is a contributing factor to deviantART’s success. We acknowledge that even those that challenge our patience offer important lessons we can learn from and strive to do so.

E X C E L L E N C E

We share a passion for excellence, quality and creativity in everything we do and strive to instill these values in our community.

A R T I S T S

We are artists and we reserve time for creative expression. We recognize the importance of nurturing our inner artist, as not only beneficial to ourselves, but also integral to our connection with the community.

T R U S T

We build trust among ourselves and within the community by being true to our word. We speak honestly and with integrity and hold ourselves personally accountable to deliver on commitments we’ve made.

E M P O W E R

We believe in a commitment to continuous learning and improvement, and maintaining open, positive communication that encourages and fosters creative genius.