Our Philosophy

Our philosophy is defined by thirteen principles highlighting the fundamental values of our organizations' approach. They are. . .

Purpose – to provide structured activities and sequentially planned projects.

Place –present experiences in an environment that reflects the qualities and conditions that promote success and well-being.

Planned Programming – to implement high quality instruction.

Personnel – to learn from dynamic, practicing and competent artists and educators.

Professionalism – to maintain high standards and set high achievable goals.

Practice – perfecting and polishing one’s skills through continued exploration.

Production –developing one’s  process of creating works. 

Profitability – approaching art making, design and art experiences with a vision toward value.

Process – creating the experience that inspires deeper exploration with an outcome.

Passion –allowing deeply rooted interests to serve as the birthplace for fueling creative inquiry.

Preservation – to protect creative interests, promote artistic excellence, and emphasize historical influences with respect and ethical consideration.

Partnerships –collaborating and creating innovative ways of bringing forth interesting ideas. 

Pride – displaying delightful confidence in one's creativity.