Hutchinson Center For The Arts

Mission:

The mission and purpose of the Hutchinson Center For The Arts (The Center or HCA) is:

* To coordinate activities of arts organizations in the Hutchinson area and encourage cooperation and collaboration, improvement of programming and improvement of artistic excellence.

* To supplement activities of existing arts organizations, incubate new activities, and encourage a greater arts presence and awareness of quality arts in the Hutchinson region.

* To educate the public to the importance of the arts, arts education, and the impact of the arts on community life and the economy.

* To increase participation in quality arts activities.

* To encourage working artists to locate in Hutchinson.

* To develop a supportive arts environment to secure for the Hutchinson area the economic and social advantages inherent in such an environment.

* Encourage diversity in the arts and provide better experiences for the underprivileged and underserved.

* To provide children with quality arts opportunities and experiences they currently can’t get through the educational system.

This activity is made possible in part by a grant provided by the Southwest Minnesota Arts and Humanities Council (SMAHC), and is funded, in part, by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.

About Us:

Together with our Arts & Culture Partner Organizations we broaden and deepen the arts experiences for Hutchinson and surrounding communities.

Hutchinson Center for the Arts was built on a foundation of creative collaboration. From arts advocacy to arts programming, we create pathways for audiences and artists to connect through the arts. Our innovative model of resource sharing leverages community and financial support allowing the Center and our Partner Organizations to flourish and thrive.