Mission, Vision & Values

Mission

Incorporated in 2004 as a 501 (C) 3 nonprofit organization, the Mount Vernon Area Arts Council (MVAAC) mission is to increase the knowledge, understanding, cooperation, appreciation and practice of the arts within the Mount Vernon-Lisbon area.

Vision

  • To promote and support the Arts

  • To promote Arts resources through a variety of educational programs and events

  • To develop and maintain suitable artistic programs

  • To serve the citizens of Mount Vernon by assisting and interacting with other nonprofits and public service agencies to promote the arts in local schools and colleges as well as the community.