Mission

The mission of the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri is to provide a forum for residents and artists of the Southeast Missouri region to explore, experience and share in the diversity and excitement of the visual, literary, performing, culinary, and healing arts.

Educating the public about the arts is something that the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri believes is an important part of creating a sustainable artistic community. We strive to do this in many ways. Through hosting free monthly programs at our gallery, which feature demonstrations, lectures, and Q & A sessions with locals who are involved with the arts in various capacities, across many disciplines; By partnering with local organizations who serve underprivileged and underserved youth to provide after-school, art educational programs (such as EPIC); By keeping our newspaper and other media outlets informed of upcoming events and projects so that they may disperse the information to others in our area; and by keeping our members and patrons informed about workshops and opportunities for continuing their education in the arts.

We are always striving to bring the artistic community and the public together through new experiences. If there are any ways you feel that we could improve upon the Arts Council’s implementation of the organization’s mission, please contact us! We would love to hear your suggestions.