OUR MISSION
We invest in America’s finest artists and illuminate the value of artists to society.
OUR VISION
We ignite and sustain America’s creative potential.
OUR VALUES
Quality
We support the highest level of excellence in work created by America’s finest artists throughout all stages of their careers.
Creativity
We affirm the importance of originality, imagination, and discovery.
Innovation
We encourage cultural innovators who continually push boundaries and provide fresh interpretations of our world.
Risk-taking
We promote artistic risk-taking by providing time for reflection and work without political and market pressures.
Diversity
We celebrate America’s tremendous diversity by serving a constituency that is broad in artistic discipline, race, age, ethnicity, geography, and sexual orientation.
Generosity
We provide substantial financial support and encouragement to artists.
Responsibility
We operate with fiscal transparency, efficiency, and accountability.
