Connection + Collaboration We believe in supporting collaboration and enhancing the connective tissue within the local creative community by fostering partnerships, initiating dialogue, and creating shared resources for artists.

Equity + Inclusion We believe that everyone should have access to the transformative power of the arts. We seek to promote cultural equity and inclusion through our organizational policies and practices, and prioritize support for marginalized artists, organizations, and communities. 

Listening We believe that our work should emanate from and respond to community needs and interests. Through the regular practice of listening and engaging with diverse stakeholders, we ensure that our programs are relevant, nimble, and responsive to local needs.

Community + Social Engagement We believe art and creative practices can be a powerful vehicle for social change and discourse. We recognize the value and support the pursuit of socially-engaged art, and work that relates intimately to the people, environment, and social fabric of our community.

Experimentation + Emergence We believe experimental and emergent process is critical to the development of innovative and courageous creative work. Through our programs and practices, we seek to foster experimentation and to hold space for new ideas/projects/collaborations to emerge.

Sustainability We believe we can best serve the community by ensuring high-quality programs, as well as the long-term viability of the organization. Our work is guided by thoughtful planning; systems of accountability; and ongoing evaluation and refinement of programs and practices.