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Be stewards of a family-friendly and inclusive public sphere.

In an era of rising cynicism and online vitriol, civility might seem like a modest ambition.
But for us, it’s foundational.

To champion civility means we don’t just create public art—we help shape the public square.
And in that shared space, everyone deserves to feel safe, seen, and respected.

We believe awe is more accessible when people feel welcome.
That children, elders, and everyone in between should be able to experience our work without fear or confusion.
That beauty should never come at the expense of kindness.

We choose to be family-friendly, not because we’re avoiding seriousness,
but because we’re making space for belonging.

Civility does not mean silence.
It doesn’t mean watering down complexity or avoiding hard truths.
It means choosing clarity over cruelty.
It means standing for something without shouting over everyone else.
It means creating environments where curiosity can bloom.

Whether we’re lighting a tower, programming a concert, or placing a sea serpent in a pond,
we’re also cultivating a field of behavior—
one that invites care, attention, and mutual regard.

Because in the City of Awe, the tone we set shapes the trust we earn.

Civility is not a constraint.
It’s a creative responsibility.