A CREATIVE HUB, a COMMUNITY RESOURCE
Our Vision
The Elora Centre for the Arts believes that individual and community wellness are grounded in curiosity, creativity and artistic expression, and the Arts Centre plays a vital role in connecting people through the arts.
The Elora Centre for the Arts is a unique community resource that fosters creativity, a high level of artistic expression, and the belief that a vibrant Arts Centre is integral to the health of our community.
THE ARTS CENTRE EXISTS TO SERVE COMMUNITY
Our Mission
Our thoughtful programming, exhibitions, performances and events promote, inspire and connect people through the arts.
Our mission is to develop and strengthen an open and accessible non-profit arts and cultural Centre that promotes, teaches and nourishes the arts and arts appreciation.
We are a not-for-profit charitable organization, run by a Board of volunteers from our community and a small, committed staff team. It is for the love of art and creativity, and the ways we can nurture, heal and support each other through the arts, that we exist.
The Elora Centre for the Arts strives to provide a facility that enhances cultural life in the region. Our Arts Centre is firmly grounded in the belief that contemporary art in all its various forms has the capacity to nurture the lives of those living, working, and visiting here. We view the arts as part of a healthy functioning society and participation in the arts as integral to the health and happiness of our communities. Hence, we provide transformative educational opportunities to art-makers of all ages and skill levels. Our programs and workshops are designed and led by professional artists and arts educators from a variety of backgrounds whose foremost goal is to foster creativity in a fun, inclusive and nurturing environment. At the Arts Centre, it is our mandate to instill a life-long love of learning through the arts.
HOW WE MAKE DECISIONS
Our Core Values
Belonging & Connection
We actively work to build an organizational culture that welcomes voices from all corners of our community and embraces diverse thinking. We intentionally support, create and encourage individual and group connection through art.
Creativity & The Arts
We believe that imagination is a tool that drives the creative process and smart decision making. We also believe that excellence in the arts plays a special and important role in helping us think about the world in new ways.
Inspiration & Impact
In all the art we teach, inspire and empower, we encourage artists and audiences to feel connected and curious. We actively look for ways to use art to make a lasting impression on individuals and the broader community.
Sustainability & Accountability
Financial stability and the wellness of staff and volunteers ensure we remain viable and relevant. We hold ourselves accountable for long-term success by tracking the financial, social and emotional impact of our programs.
