Vision: Virginians for the Arts is the premiere organization advocating for a secure future for the Arts in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

 

Mission Statement, Virginians for the Arts

The mission of Virginians for the Arts is to advance the interests of the arts and artists for the benefit of all citizens and communities of Virginia. We

1)   Support increased public funding for the arts for the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts:

2)   Encourage legislative actions that will improve conditions for the arts and artists, and discourage legislation that would affect the arts adversely;

3)   Communicate regularly with our membership of artists, arts organizations and citizens statewide about advocacy issues and opportunities; and

4)   Assist artists, arts groups, and cultural organizations in their growth and development by providing peer networking and professional education and exchange opportunities; and

5)   Work to increase public value of and appreciation for the arts in Virginia.

Mission Statement, Virginians for the Arts Foundation

The mission of Virginians for the Arts Foundation is to advance the interests of the arts and artists for the benefit of all citizens and communities of Virginia. VFTA Foundation

1)   Assists artists, arts groups, and cultural organizations in their growth and development and provide peer networking and professional education and exchange opportunities; and

2)    Works to increase public value of and appreciation for the arts in Virginia.

3)   Communicates regularly with our membership of artists, arts organizations and citizens statewide about advocacy issues and opportunities.

 Values Statement:  We are vibrant advocates for the arts.