The mission of the Arts Council of New Orleans is to support and expand the opportunities for diverse artistic expression and to bring the community together in celebration of our rich multi-cultural heritage.

“Our objectives are to: 1. Inspire and connect people to place and to each other through the arts and arts experiences 2. Invest in local artists and cultural producers as the wellspring of our community’s power to imagine, grow, and thrive 3. Transform place through creative, art and design-centered solutions in public space 4. Use art to address critical civic, social, and community development challenges 5. Provide resources to artists and arts organizations that transform the community”