City of Atlanta
Mayor's Office of
Cultural Affairs

Our Mission

Mission

To create and promote rich and diverse cultural experiences in the city of Atlanta that enhance quality of life and expand the city’s international reputation while preserving and protecting Atlanta’s cultural heritage.

Vision

To make the arts available to everyone through three core initiatives:
Preserving and Promoting the Arts – through artistic festivals, public art and cultural programming.

Creating Access to Cultural Opportunities – through gallery exhibitions, performances and art centers.

Supporting the Professional Arts Community – through the provision of grant funding and other resources for artists and not for profit organizations.

Goals

• Exhibit superb service while presenting diverse and thought provoking programs and experiences.
• Gain international recognition of programs.
• Unify the city’s cultural community through programs that serve the people of Atlanta.
• Support and create opportunities for local Cultural Development.
• Create cultural experiences that can serve as international model and enhance overall quality of life.
• Provide artistic and cultural needs to all citizens & visitors.
• Promote a rich and diverse cultural experience in the City of Atlanta.
• Nurture artists and arts organizations.
• Educate and inform citizens and visitors of the City’s cultural offerings.
• Support the local arts community.
• Strengthen our impact through partnerships with other organizations.
• Build bridges into new communities and develop new audiences.
• Preserve and protect the existing cultural heritage of the City of Atlanta.