MANDATE

To enhance the quality of life in Hope, British Columbia and District by:

•  fostering and promoting arts and culture

•  increasing and broadening opportunities for residents to participate in and enjoy cultural activities

MISSION

• Celebrate, preserve, support and advocate for the Arts in an inclusive way, bringing together the community’s artists and artistic organizations;

• Enrich the community’s quality of life by fostering public interest in, appreciation for and understanding of the Arts;

• Bridge cultures through the Arts;

• Promote the vision, creativity and energy of the community through the Arts;

• Encourage creative participation and excellence in artistic development; and

• Act as a clearing house for information and a forum for communication in the field of the Arts.

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CORE VALUES

To further its mandate, mission and goals, the Hope & District Arts Council will, at all times, be guided by the following core values:

1. Pursuit of Excellence

2. Celebration of Diversity

3. Leadership and Innovation

4. Communication and Consultation

5. Commitment

6. Respect and Inclusiveness

7. Integrity and Transparency

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