Cambridge Arts Council
Cause Area
- Arts & Culture
- Children & Youth
- Community
Location
344 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02139 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
Cambridge Arts' mission is to enhance the lives of the city's citizens through the arts; stimulate public awareness of and support of the arts; preserve and celebrate the diverse cultural heritage of Cambridge; commission art; display art in public places; create artist employment opportunities; identify areas of Cambridge life in which the arts are lacking; serve as a liaison between organizations and coordinate services; sponsor festivals, celebrations, conferences, and symposia to promote the arts; and develop ways to improve the aesthetic experience of living, working, and playing in the city.
Description
The Cambridge Arts Council is the official arts agency for the City of Cambridge, MA. Established by City ordinance in 1974 and incorporated as a public non-profit in 1976, CAC's mission is to ensure that the arts remain vital for people living, working and visiting Cambridge. As both a service and presenting organization, CAC accomplishes this mission by stimulating public awareness of and support for the arts, preserving and celebrating the City's diverse cultural heritage, displaying art in public places, and developing opportunities to improve the overall aesthetic experience for residents and visitors of Cambridge.