Who We Are

Mission Statement

We are the community leader in advancing, cultivating, promoting and advocating for an inclusive, vibrant and diverse arts community of the Quinte region.

VALUES

VALUES

At the Quinte Arts Council (QAC), we believe the arts are for everyone. We are committed to fostering accessibility and inclusivity, ensuring that people of all ages and stages, abilities, races, sexual orientations, and gender identities can experience and contribute to the arts. Our goal is to reflect and celebrate diverse perspectives through artistic expression.

Our work is grounded in the following values:

Equity and Inclusion: We recognize that embracing diversity and creating equitable opportunities unleashes the full power of creativity.

Community Impact: We believe that art and culture enrich rural communities, contributing to a vibrant local economy and quality of life.

Advocacy: We see the arts as essential voices at the table with all levels of government, shaping policies and priorities.

Creative Perspectives: We value diverse viewpoints as vital to cultivating bold and innovative ideas.

Collaboration: We are committed to building and sustaining partnerships that strengthen and unify the arts community.

VISION

Artists and arts organizations are valued, supported and celebrated by the community; arts workers are empowered to achieve creative success with viable, sustainable careers.