OUR CORE VALUES

INCLUSIVITY: We are committed to diversity, equity, access, and inclusion in all that we do, and believe in creating a welcoming atmosphere for all who walk through our doors. We stand by the importance of actively promoting opportunities for artists of all backgrounds, and especially those who have historically been overlooked or marginalized within arts and museum communities.

ENGAGEMENT: We believe that art is most impactful when it illuminates ways of knowing ourselves and those around us; connects viewers to a variety of cultural, educational, religious, social, or other backgrounds; and generates positive change in our community and world. In this way, we seek to provide an active learning environment for critical thought and dialogue through our exhibitions and educational and public programs.

COLLABORATION: We believe the arts have the profound ability to connect people across time, geography, and cultural differences. With this in mind, we actively pursue a wide range of partnerships related to exhibition development, programs and events, and educational outreach.

ACCOUNTABILITY: We believe accountability and transparency are essential for building trust – this relates to our internal and external operations, as well as our collecting and curatorial practices. We aim to be intentional and ethical stewards of our resources, including our staff, board, facility, collection, and financial assets. We welcome other perspectives and opportunities for improvement, which are necessary to achieve our mission and vision.