Mission
The mission of the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri is to provide a forum for residents and artists of the Southeast Missouri region to explore, experience and share in the diversity and excitement of the arts.
Educating the public about the arts is something that the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri believes is an important part of creating a sustainable artistic community. We strive to do this in many ways:
Hosting free monthly programs at our gallery, including exhibitions, classes, demonstrations, lectures, and Q & A sessions with locals who are involved with the arts in various capacities, across many disciplines.
Partnering with local schools and community organizations who serve underserved and under-resourced youth to provide after-school, arts education programming
Partnering with local organizations like the VA and Blue Sky Community Center to provide meaningful multidisciplinary arts education programming for veterans and persons with disabilities.
Keeping our newspaper and other media outlets informed of upcoming events and projects so that they may disperse the information residents of our region.
Keeping our members, patrons, and community-members informed about workshops and opportunities for continuing their education in the arts.
Developing meaningful partnerships with artists and arts organizations across the SEMO region to develop programming that is responsive to the needs expressed by communities.
We are always striving to bring the artistic community and the public together through new experiences. If there are any ways you feel that we could improve upon the Arts Council’s implementation of the organization’s mission, please contact us! We would love to hear your suggestions.