Mission & Values
Mission
To cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts.
Vision
ShoreLake Arts presents art throughout the community and in our permanent home. We envision a world:
where we produce culturally rich, quality arts programs that intrigue diverse audiences of all ages,
where every child experiences the arts in their myriad forms, and
where a vibrant creative economy offers everyone meaningful access to art and art-making.
We nurture artists and art lovers alike as they explore, enjoy, and connect through art, art-making, and art education.
All the arts for all the people
Values
Inclusivity
We believe that art must welcome the expression and creativity of every person. We see art as a bridge that connects the people in our communities across cultures and artistic traditions.
Fiscal Responsibility
We value the financial support of our community and use the resources we are entrusted with wisely. We strive to offer high-quality arts experiences that meet our mission and our budget, while fairly compensating artists and our staff.
Environmental Sustainability
We understand that our organization and its practices impact our world and believe that acting in an environmentally responsible manner is a moral imperative. Sustainable art is about creatively finding new ways to make art that can benefit the environment, whether that is by using accessible and natural materials or by inspiring social awareness.
Community
We believe that community engagement with the arts strengthens the social fabric of our cities. We create arts and culture programs that bring people together and we support other community organizations that do the same, embracing our longstanding leadership role in an increasingly vibrant artistic community. We believe that arts education in schools lays the foundation for children’s lifelong enrichment through art and future success in their chosen endeavors.
Inspiration
We bring creativity and ingenuity to our work and respond nimbly to changing circumstances. With a playful and innovative spirit, we embrace and showcase the artistry in everyday life. We provide arts experiences and resources that fill unmet needs in our community, and do it with style and flair.
Respect/Kindness
We conduct our business with respect and expect the same of those who work with us. In the way we work with staff, partners, and artists, we model the way we believe professionals and artists should be treated. We value kindness in every interaction.
Statement on Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion
Including, valuing, and supporting individual voices generates powerful creativity. ShoreLake Arts believes Diversity and Inclusion are vital components of a vibrant arts culture. We strive for Equity and Accessibility, and encourage the unique perspectives and experiences that every artist and art lover brings to our community; we are richer for sharing in them.
Come as you are, as you were, as you want to be.
We
Promote public awareness of the arts in the community;
Produce performances, exhibitions, and other arts programs, activities, and events that benefit and complement the total community development
Advocate for support of the arts and arts programs and organizations in the community
Sponsor, present, promote and support educational programs for the benefit of the community concerning all aspects of the visual and performing arts
Provide financial and other support for arts organizations, artists, arts activities and project