Boise Art Museum, Boise

Mission
The mission of the Boise Art Museum is to create visual arts experiences that engage people and inspire learning through exceptional exhibitions, collections, and educational opportunities.

Vision
To be a vital partner in the educational, creative, and cultural life of our communities as an innovative leader in local, regional, and national visual arts.

We believe:

• in the value of the visual arts as integral to a holistic education;
• art connects to every subject, discipline, and stage of life;
• in the importance of direct engagement with viewing and making original works of art to better understand the role of the artist and the creative process;
• in the power of visual arts to transform the lives of individuals and the community;
• the visual arts can build tolerance, compassion, and understanding among people and a strong, diverse community;
• art is an essential component of human existence and a form of communication to which everyone should have access;
• visual arts can bring people together for a respectful dialogue about topics and issues of importance in our lives;
• visual arts must be valued, preserved, shared, and experienced to ensure their continual existence for future generations; and
• the world is better with visual arts.

See More at Boise Art Museum website.