About Us
- Mission and Values
Mission
To support and stimulate excellence in all of the arts, in their full cultural and ethnic diversity, in order to enhance the quality of life, to stimulate economic development, to support educational advancement, and to make the arts accessible to all Virginians.
Values
The people of Virginia deserve great art. The Virginia Commission for the Arts supports artistic excellence where it exists, encourages growth in artistic quality, and works to make this artistic excellence available to all Virginians.
High quality art should be accessible to all Virginians, regardless of race, age, gender, income, disability, geographic isolation, or social barrier.
The Commission celebrates the diverse cultures that have led to the vitality of contemporary life in the Commonwealth.
An investment in the artists of today is an investment in the cultural heritage of the Commonwealth.
The Commission values creativity and innovation in the arts.
The Commission’s role in funding the arts should be that of a catalyst, helping to strengthen private and local support of the arts.
The arts are a vital component of a healthy economy, improving the quality of life in urban and rural communities, adding jobs, and drawing tourists from around the world.
Study of the arts is essential to intellectual and creative development and should be a part of the education of every young person.
The Commission should be a responsible steward of the public trust, committed to using public resources fairly and efficiently, with the highest ethical and legal standards.