Mission

Connecting Art and Culture through Education, Advocacy, and Community.

Vision

Arts Missoula serves as a resource for the coordination, development, and support of art and culture for the benefit of the Missoula community, with the goals of:

• Arts Advocacy: We advocate for the arts at the local, state, and national levels, working to ensure that the arts are recognized and supported by government entities and the community. Educating community leaders and policymakers about the economic benefits of the arts. Celebrating the value of diverse cultures and helping our community understand its place in the world.
• Arts Education: We promote arts and cultural education programs in schools and the community.
• Cultural Events: We coordinate arts and cultural events in Missoula, such Missoula On Main, New Zealand Days, Germanfest
• Community Engagement: Arts Missoula works to engage the community in the arts by organizing events that encourage participation and appreciation of various art forms and encouraging collaborative efforts among local arts organizations.
• Supporting Local Artists: Through grant opportunities and creating work opportunities.
• Cultural Enrichment: Arts Missoula enriches the cultural fabric of Missoula by supporting diverse artistic expressions and cultural initiatives.