///ABOUT THE CENTER

Vision
McColl Center for Visual Art is the leading center for the advancement of creative capacity for artists and the public.

Mission
Advancing artists, community and the creation of contemporary art through residencies, exhibitions, outreach and education.

Belief Statement
McColl Center for Visual Art believes that art and artists are catalysts for cultural advancement.

Guiding Principles

• To aspire to be the preeminent artist-in-residence program
• To acknowledge the role of creativity as an innate quality in all individuals
• To promote creativity using art and artist as a catalyst for cultural advancement
• To provide opportunities for artists to serve society as creative problem solvers
• To be responsible for nurturing the public's understanding and respect for artists' skills and insights, and their role as citizens
• To facilitate collaborative relationships with institutions, businesses, unions, governments, the media, and the community
• To advocate diversity
• To conduct ourselves professionally at the highest ethical standards
• To ensure responsible stewardship of the assets of the organization
• To provide a stable financial base to support the vision and mission of McColl Center for Visual Art