{"id":2833,"date":"2021-12-06T16:13:45","date_gmt":"2021-12-06T16:13:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gator4118.temp.domains\/~artsance\/?page_id=2833"},"modified":"2024-12-02T20:40:55","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T20:40:55","slug":"about-us-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/artsandscience.org\/about-us-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Why"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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We believe that arts, culture and creativity play a critical role in creating a sense of belonging to a community.<\/span><\/p>

OUR MISSION<\/div>

Foster an inclusive, sustainable, culturally rich and engaged community where arts, science, and history play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for all.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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We serve as the designated \u201cOffice of Cultural Resources\u201d for the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and six suburban towns by providing advocacy, cultural education programs, cultural planning, fundraising, grant making, public art and workshops and trainings for the cultural community.\u00a0<\/p>

We\u00a0 combine resources from local and state government with those of the private sector to maximize community impact throughout the cultural sector.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Equity
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The lens through which all decisions are made.<\/span><\/p>

community<\/b><\/h6>

Centering community in all we do, leading by listening<\/span><\/p>

collaboration<\/b><\/h6>

Starting with partnership, creating with and not for.<\/span><\/p>

Accessibility<\/b><\/h6>

Opportunity for all to participate.<\/span><\/p>

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Being honest, transparent and fiscally responsible.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t

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Because strategy, standard setting and capacity building are critical components in ensuring access to a rich cultural life for all, we serve as a resource hub for arts, science, history and heritage organizations and creative individuals, enabling the Charlotte-Mecklenburg cultural community to adapt to 21<\/span>st<\/span>-century trends in philanthropy, demographics and citizen participation.<\/span><\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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We advocate for the regional cultural community to build community engagement in its cultural life.<\/span><\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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We help ensure Culture For All by investing in cultural education experiences, diverse cultural festivals, creative individuals, professional development opportunities and organizations.<\/span><\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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