Mission/Vision of Crossroads Carnegie Art Center

- Adopted May 2, 2007
The mission of the Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 1963, is to create opportunities for the entire community to be engaged, inspired, and transformed by the arts through participation in classes, workshops, exhibits, mentorships, and partnerships – A welcoming place where people meet and the arts speak.

Crossroads works to fulfill its mission through:

Community-wide programs such as:

                “First Friday” exhibits that showcase artists and music

                Acting as a community partner to attract art-based industries

And Also: Workshops and course offerings developed through individual community partner requests;

• Programs for K-12 children through Art Speak at school sites during the school year and summer;
• Established networks to aid encourage and advise artists;
• Scholarship programs for financially disadvantaged participants;
• Support systems and Gallery space for artists to showcase and sell their work;
• Partnerships with public agencies to provide programs and services for at-risk and underprivileged youth and families, and adults in recovery programs;