Vision

We envision a thriving arts and cultural community in western New York that works collaboratively with community and business leaders to boost our economy, enhance tourism, and stimulate the creative endeavors of all our citizens.

Mission

To raise funds to assist in the operational support of arts and cultural organizations in WNY. (GIVE)

To advocate programs that promote the arts and encourage collaboration among the region's arts and cultural organizations, businesses, and community leaders. (GREATNESS)

Values

We value:

• small and large arts organizations
• a diversity of arts media (e.g., photography, painting, poetry, sculpture, dance, theater, music, literary arts, arts education)
• funding allocations targeting operations
• special projects that raise the local/regional/national profile of WNY artists and arts/cultural organizations.
• dedicated funding streams for arts and cultural organizations of WNY

We hope our activities will foster…

• a sense of philanthropy among individuals and private sector corporations.
• collaboration amongst arts and cultural groups, individual artists, and the community at-large.
• the development of new patrons and supporters of Arts and Cultural organizations in WNY