To enliven Virginia through access to the best in contemporary art and artists and to inspire new ways of thinking, seeing, and doing.

To provide an onsite workplace for college interns that strategically place students in placemaking initiatives that foster best practices and create educational opportunities for practical experience in marketing, public relations and event management, with the promise of connecting interns with nonprofit organizations through a consulting management network.

To offer culturally relevant, transformative art and design experiences to youth from all backgrounds.