Councils & Agencies

Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has been forging inspiring partnerships between business and the arts since 1985 through year-round advocacy, research, training and arts engagement efforts. As a champion of artists, cultural organizations and creative industries, CBCA advances Denver and Colorado as a cultural hub and validates the arts as an integral part of our regional economy. CBCA also demonstrates that art is smart for business by providing the business community with access, exposure and visibility for their investment in the arts. Mission: CBCA advances Colorado’s creative economy by connecting business and the arts. Vision: CBCA envisions a Colorado where arts and business are integrated to catalyze and build strong and vibrant communities.

TO BRING GREAT PERFORMING ARTISTS AND ENTERTAINERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO NORTHWEST ARKANSAS, CONNECTING AND ENGAGING PEOPLE THROUGH INSPIRING ARTS EXPERIENCES

AS THE LEADING PUBLIC CATALYST FOR ARTS AND CULTURE IN ST. LOUIS, THE REGIONAL ARTS COMMISSION LEVERAGES THE POWER OF CREATIVITY TO STRENGTHEN AND ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY.

THE ARTS COUNCIL FOR LONG BEACH CULTIVATES THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF LONG BEACH NEIGHBORHOODS BY NURTURING AND ENLIVENING THE ARTS. WE SERVE INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS, AND ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH ADVOCACY, ARTS EDUCATION PUBLIC ART, AND GRANT MAKING WITHIN THE CITY OF LONG BEACH. WE PRACTICE PROFOUND INCLUSION AS A COLLABORATOR AND CONVENER FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL COMMUNITIES.

ARTSWESTCHESTER'S MISSION IS TO CREATE AN EQUITABLE, INCLUSIVE, VIBRANT AND SUSTAINABLE WESTCHESTER COUNTY IN WHICH THE ARTS ARE INTEGRAL TO AND INTEGRATED INTO EVERY FACET OF LIFE.

ARTS UNITED MOBILIZES RESOURCES TO DEVELOP, COORDINATE, AND SUPPORT ARTS AND CULTURE, ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND THE ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF NORTHEAST INDIANA.

To educate, develop, coordinate, and promote the visual and performing arts and cultural activities throughout Palm Beach County, Florida.

TO ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE RESIDENTS OF BROOKLYN THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF THE ARTS IN THE COMMUNITY.

CNY Arts' mission is to promote, support, and celebrate arts and culture in Central New York.

ARTS HUNTSVILLE STIMULATES AND SUPPORTS COMMUNITY CREATIVITY AND ENGAGEMENT BY ADVANCING THE ARTS,ENTERTAINMENT AND CULTURE TO ENRICH QUALITY OF LIFE, EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE GREATER HUNTSVILLE METROPOLITAN REGION.

TO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF HIGH QUALITY INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS TO BUILD AND ENCOURAGE COOPERATION AND COMMUNITY THROUGH ARTISTIC EXPERIENCES.

THE MISSION OF THE BERKS ARTS COUNCIL IS TO INSPIRE, ENGAGE AND UNITE OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH ARTS EDUCATION, COLLABORATION, AND PRESENTATION.

THE UNITED ARTS COUNCIL OF RALEIGH AND WAKE COUNTY, INC BUILDS BETTER COMMUNITIES THROUGH SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY OF THE ARTS. THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO (1) CHAMPION ARTS EDUCATION; (2) SERVE A LARGER METROPOLITAN AREA WITH EMERGING POPULATION CENTERS IN WAKE COUNTY, NC; AND (3) BUILD CAPACITY FOR THE LOCAL ARTS COMMUNITY. SINCE 1990, IT HAS SERVED AS THE UMBRELLA FUNDRAISING ORGANIZATION FOR THE ARTS IN WAKE COUNTY. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION, THE ORGANIZATION RAISES MONEY FROM BUSINESSES, INDIVIDUALS, FOUNDATIONS AND GOVERNMENT SOURCES. FUNDS ARE RE-DISTRIBUTED TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH GRANTS TO SCHOOLS, WAKE MUNICIPALITIES, ARTISTS AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS - ALL IN SUPPORT OF ARTS PROGRAMMING.

QUAD CITY ARTS IS DEDICATED TO ENRICHING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE QC REGION THROUGH THE PRESENTATION, DEVELOPMENT AND CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS.

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF GREATER GREENSBORO (THE ACGG) IS DEDICATED TO FOSTERING CREATIVITY AND ENRICHING THE CULTURAL LIVES OF ALL RESIDENTS. THE ACGG STRIVES TO SUPPORT, PROMOTE, AND ELEVATE LOCAL ARTS AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS, MAKING A LASTING IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY. FOUNDED IN 1960, THE ACGG IS FOCUSED ON THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE ARTS ECOSYSTEM ACROSS GUILFORD COUNTY, PROMOTING THE ARTS AS AN ECONOMIC DRIVER AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS THAT BUILD PARTNERSHIPS, COLLABORATION, AND COOPERATION ACROSS THE SECTOR. KEY PROGRAMS INCLUDED SHARED SERVICES, GRANTS, MARKETING SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

To promote sculptural arts for the cultural and economic benefit of the entire community.

THE IDAHO FALLS ARTS COUNCIL'S MISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH OTHER ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, IS TO EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY AND ENRICH ITS QUALITY OF LIFE BY PROMOTING, ADVOCATING, AND PRESENTING A BROAD SPECTRUM OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS IN EASTERN IDAHO. THE IDAHO FALLS ARTS COUNCIL OWNS AND OPERATES THE WILLARD ARTS CENTER, THE COLONIAL THEATER, AND ARTITORIUM ON BROADWAY, AND PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR THE FRONTIER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS.

TO ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF LONG ISLANDERS WITH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THE NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF ARTISTS, CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS AND THE COMMUNITY.

TO PROVIDE FUNDS AND SERVICES TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE ARTS IN THE 18 COUNTIES OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA.

ARTS PROGRAMS PRESENTED IN OUR COMMUNITY.

THE MISSION OF OCAH IS TO COORDINATE, COMMUNICATE AND SUPPORT THE VISUAL, PERFORMING AND LITERARY ARTS AND HUMANITIES IN ODESSA.

LANE ARTS COUNCIL CULTIVATES STRONG AND CREATIVE ARTS COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY EXPERIENCES, ENGAGING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN ARTS EDUCATION, AND ENCOURAGING ARTISTIC ENDEAVORS.

TO PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY WITH ARTISTIC PROGRAMS

PROMOTION OF THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS IN LAKE WALES, FLORIDA

The mission of the Asheville Area Arts Council (AAAC) is to keep the arts at the heart of our community. AAAC fulfills its mission by supporting arts organizations and artists in Buncombe County through advocacy, public art, and services for creatives.

The promotion of the arts and cultural life in the city and county of Riverside, California.

One of the Arts Councils primary focuses is to provide financial support to its member organizations, giving over $1.5 million in grants since 1980. In addition, the Arts Council presents high quality exhibitions in its galleries, featuring both local and national artists. In 2011, The Arts Council began a partnership with the College of Music at the University of North Texas to curate exhibits of regional artists in the Murchison Performing Arts Center expanding the reach and visibility of area artists to new audiences.

THE ARTS OF THE PAMLICO (AOP) IS A STATE-DESIGNATED ARTS COUNCIL PROVIDING CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH INITIATION, SUPPORT, AND PRESENTATION OF ARTISTIC PROGRAMS IN BEAUFORT AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES AND THE SURROUNDING REGION. IT IS A GOAL OF THE AOP TO PRESENT A WIDE RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL, ENTERTAINMENT, AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS AND TO ENCOURAGE THE SAME BY ADVANCING AND SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF LOCAL ARTISTS, ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, AND ARTS BUSINESSES THROUGHOUT THE REGION.

THE ORGANIZATION FOSTERS APPRECIATION OF CONTEMPORARY VISUAL ARTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BY SUPPORTING ARTISTS, EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & OTHER ART-ORIENTED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.

TO SUPPORT AND FURTHER THE DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC AWARENESS, AND INTEREST IN THE FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS AND HUMANITIES IN SALINA, KANSAS. TO BE A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TO THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS, THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES COMMISSION AND THE SALINA ARTS AND HUMANITIES DEPARTMENT, AS A SEPARATE AND INDEPENDENT, BUT CLOSELY RELATED SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION.

Missions statement: Plumas Arts cultivates communities in which arts & culture flourish." Goals : Cultivate showcases of arts & culture that enrich quality of life for the residents of, and visitors to, Plumas CountyEnhance & provide opportunities for artistic development & excellence for artists, potential artists and audiences of all agesPresent local arts and culture as a community building force and economic resourceAdvocate for, and educate about, the value of The ArtsSustain a strong and vibrant organization in service to our membership, residents and visitors

TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN THE ARTS, WHICH WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND ECONOMIC STRENGTH OF THE GREATER HOLLAND LAKESHORE AREA.

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN A DYNAMIC AND VIBRANT ARTS AND CULTURAL SECTOR INTEGRAL TO BREVARD COUNTY'S QUALITY OF LIFE.

THE SUPPORT OF THE ARTS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING A VENUE FOR DISPLAY OF THE VISUAL ARTS, BOOKING MUSICAL AND OTHER PERFORMANCE ART, AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO LOCALLY BASED ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS.

THE MISSION OF LEEDS CENTER FOR THE ARTS IS TO ENERGIZE THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE BEAUTY AND EMOTIONAL POWER OF THE ARTS AND NEW EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. THIS MISSION IS CARRIED OUT BY CREATING EVENTS AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE, INSPIRE, AND ENGAGE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ETHNICITIES IN THE ARTS.

TO PROVIDE FUNDING AND SERVICES TO SUPPORT AND FOSTER AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THE ARTS CAN THRIVE.

THE ISLIP ARTS COUNCIL IS DEDICATED TO LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY AND EXCELLENCE IN THE ARTS BY PRESENTING, PRODUCING AND PROMOTING CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE, HIGH QUALITY PROGRAMS FOR DIVERSE POPULATIONS IN VARIED ARTISTIC DISCIPLINES. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS, THE GOAL IS TO FACILITATE THESE PROGRAMS IN RESPONSE TO THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY AND LONG ISLAND AT LARGE.

PROMOTE TURKISH CULTURE, ART HERITAGE AND TO SPONSOR POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN VARIOUS TURKISH AND LOCAL COMMUNITES

SEEK TO ENHANCE APPRECIATION FOR THE ARTS AMONG THE STUDENTS OF THE COUNTY AND CITY SCHOOLS AND AMONG CITIZENS OF THE COMMUNITY

CONNECTING ART, CULTURE AND COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND CELEBRATION.

TO PROMOTE THE CULTURAL ARTS IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA THROUGH EDUCATION, COLLABORATION, MARKETING AND ADVOCACY.

The Northglenn Arts & Humanities Foundation (NAHF) provides funding for quality youth theatre, public art and other cultural endeavors in the Northglenn, Colorado and North Denver Metro Area.

THE ASSOCIATION'S PURPOSE IS TO GIVE THE COMMUNITY AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND EXPOSE THE COMMUNITY TO CULTURAL EVENTS

Working with the City of Plymouth, the PCL's mission is to provide a free musical experience for all ages which includes a free performance by the Minnesota Orchestra plus other family entertainment activities.

CULTURAL ENRICHMENT THROUGH THE ORGANIZING AND CONDUCTING OF AN ANNUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL AND SMALLER EVENTS WITH ETHNIC THEMES.

PROVIDES CULTURAL EDUCATION. THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE MUSIC AND CULTURE OF THE NJ PINE BARRENS BY OFFERING CONCERTS BY MUSICIANS AND BY HOSTING EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EVENTS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

SUPPORT OF THE HILL COUNTRY ARTS FOUNDATION

THE SOCIETY SHALL PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THE CULTURAL LIFE OF THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE CHRYSLER MUSEUM OF ART.