Mission
& Values
Art is for everyone.
Graphite Art Center’s mission is to be a creative art space where people feel welcomed and inspired. Our vision is to make art accessible.
At Graphite Art Center, we value artists and we provide them with space to experiment and grow. We value kindness and respect, and we aim to create an inviting art center for all. We value the talents of people of all ages and abilities. We value the youth in our community, and we aim to enhance their education through exposure to the arts. Inclusivity is at the heart of what we do; we want everyone, regardless of background or experience, to participate in and appreciate the arts.
Does art change lives? Absolutely.
We believe there is an artist in everyone. We cultivate the talents of all people, regardless of background and ability. How? With kindness and mutual respect in the spirit of creative discovery. We celebrate our youth and work to enrich their creative experience through academic growth in our school program. We know art is integral to understanding ourselves and each other.