Mission, Vision and More

Mission
To make the arts central to the lives of individuals by expanding the reach, influence and effectiveness of the region's diverse cultural community.
We will accomplish our mission by offering programs and services, advocating for the arts, facilitating connections and promoting self-sufficiency and artistic endeavors.

Vision
By fulfilling its mission, the Arts Council will achieve its vision of:

• Driving the region's vitality through arts and culture


• Serving as the leading voice of the arts in the region


• Offering high quality services to arts and culture organizations and artists

Values
The Arts Council is committed to:

• Valuing culture, both the arts and artists


• Being proactive


• Maintaining a culture of creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship


• Functioning with clarity of purpose, courage and fairness


• Promoting diversity and collaboration

Aspirations
The Arts Council intends to:

• Identify and serve the common good


• Elevate the visibility of the arts


• Improve the livelihood of individual artists


• Serve as a “connector” – a valued broker and facilitator


• Be the voice and ambassador of the arts


• Impact the growth of the city and region

Competencies
The Arts Council will sustain or increase its expertise in the areas of:

• Capacity building – technical assistance, professional development, grantmaking and pro-bono legal management consulting


• Marketing – ticketing, promotion, public relations, image building and branding


• Advocacy – cultural policy, research

Goals

1. Define and serve the common good with appropriate action.


2. Increase visibility and support of the arts.


3. Create an environment and opportunities that are supportive of individual artists.


4. Serve as a model organization for incorporating best practices in all areas.


5. Create a more effective board.


6. Offer high quality ticket services.


7. Achieve financial sustainability.