MISSION, VALUES, & VISION

Through artS education, NLArts inspires children to be creative thinkers and
to value community.

NLArts values creativity and expression as critical life skills.

We believe families should have an option for their kids to engage in educational programming during and outside of school time that is consistent with cultural trends and best practices.

We have a long-standing commitment to teaching artists and
support them in their quest to develop an appreciation for the arts and
community in diverse audiences.

NLArts values community and believes in the power of neighborhood organizations to bring people together for collaborative learning experiences and civic engagement.

NLArts believes that quality arts programming can be made available to all families at
affordable prices.  

In order to be recognized as a leading provider of quality,
affordable, neighborhood-based arts education, NLArts seeks, over
the next three years, to:

1. Expand the reach of our programming
— serving more children, more age ranges, and creating
innovative new ways to deliver arts education both in and out of
school time.

2. Increase the number of scholarships available.

3.Foster development of teaching artists.

4. Grow our relationship with community residents, organizations, and businesses.

5. Build the infrastructure of the board and the staff to be able to respond to community programming
needs, raise annual and evergreen funds, and support internal growth.