Here is our vision statement, which states our core value:

"We believe that art, the creative process, is an integral part of the human
predisposition toward questing and exploring.  We intend to stimulate active
inquiry and urge a cross-cultural dialogue that embraces and celebrates the
unique spirit and diversity of our local and global communities."

Contrast that to our mission statement:

"The mission of the Indianapolis Art Center is to engage, enhance and
enlighten our communities through art education, observation and
participation."

Each program department also has a philosophy statement.  The Broad Ripple
Art Fair, our major fundraising event, has a statement of core values that
helps the artists who participate in it better understand what they can and
cannot sell at the Fair and why.  It's quite lengthy but I will be glad to
send it to you if you contact me privately.

Hope this helps.

Julia Muney Moore
Director of Exhibitions and Artist Services
Indianapolis Art Center
820 E. 67th St.
Indianapolis, IN  46220
(317) 255-2464 x233
FAX (317) 254-0486
email <[log in to unmask]>
website <http://www.indplsartcenter.org>


-----Original Message-----
From: Harold Closter [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2002 12:22 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Core Values


Greetings all,

I am conducting a study on on the extent to which museums have written
statements describing their "core values."  These typically  emerge out of
strategic planning efforts, and accompany "mission" and "vision" statements.
If your museum has a formal statement of "core values" I would welcome
receiving a copy in whatever format is most convenient for you.  Thanks.

Harold A. Closter



Harold A. Closter
Senior Management Advisor
Office of National Programs
A&I 1479, Smithsonian Institution
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Ph:  202-633-9235
Fax:  202-633-0097
email: [log in to unmask]

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