The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Mission Statement

The Kennedy Center will: Embody, stimulate, and transmit the values of freedom, creativity, expression, and joy inherent in the performing arts-the opportunity to dream, to risk, to excel. Present and create programming of the highest standards that reflect the diverse cultural life of the United States and that recognizes and nourishes our international heritage encourage, nurture and develop an audience for the performing arts from the widest possible population. We welcome, value, support and respect unconditionally our artists, funders, customers, visitors, employees and volunteersSet the standard of performance for programming and management in the performing arts.