Mission
Potter County Creative Council serves and enriches our community by fostering the arts,
artists, and arts organizations. The Council encourages artistic excellence and
advancement of the arts in Potter County by advocating for the arts at local, county and
state level. We strive to act as a repository of arts information and as coordinator and
promoter of arts activities and development throughout our community.

Vision Statement
To develop a diverse and vibrant arts community that is central to our lives and our dynamic region.

Value Proposition
We advocate, support, and provide access to diverse arts experiences within our community.

Core Purpose
To connect people, community, and the arts.

Core Values

• Collaboration: Engage and develop partnerships to enhance our collective community.

• Integrity: Foster trust, honor, and respect strengths.

• Innovation: Encourage creativity and excellence in the production and delivery of all art forms.

• Inclusion: Cultivate a diverse and inclusive arts culture.

• Leadership: Be a catalyst for positive change and the lead advocate for the arts.

• Education: Promote participation in the arts and encourage life-long learning.

• Commitment: Demonstrate passion and dedication to the arts.

Strategies

• Community Engagement – Promote the arts to facilitate meaningful engagement.

• Programs & Services – Support, provide, and expand access to diverse arts experiences.

• Community Arts Development – Strengthen and broaden the position of the arts in Potter County.

• Organizational Capacity – Advance the organizational capacity of the Arts Council.

• Financial Sustainability – Ensure the financial sustainability of the Arts Council though fundraising activities.