Mission and Vision

Mission

The Wyoming Arts Council provides leadership and invests resources to sustain, promote and cultivate excellence in the arts.

Vision

WAC envisions a Wyoming where the arts are integrated into the economy, education and everyday life of its citizens.

Philosophy

• The arts are a foundation for community development, education, economic development, health, and cultural vitality.
• The arts help us understand ourselves, our world and our cultural heritage
• The arts preserve and protect our cultural history while opening a door to new cultural frontiers
• The arts influence lifelong learning practices that allow innovative ideas to flourish in all sectors of economic development
• The arts prepare children and adults to become creative, productive citizens of the state

Focus areas

• Providing Services, Investing in Capacity
• Lifelong Learning through the Arts
• Sustainable Funding
• Communication and Visibility
• Inspiration, Values and Public Benefits