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Mission: Inspire, enrich, and transform lives through dynamic arts experiences.

Vision: Connecting and empowering people, communities, and cultures to flourish through excellent arts experiences. 

ORGANIZATIONAL “NORTH STAR”

Beck Center for the Arts welcomes and engages every individual who shares the goal of enhancing the human spirit through arts experiences. We believe in the transforming and transcending power of the arts, the strength of collaboration, an inclusive and safe environment, and diversity as an essential component in all we do. We are committed to continuous learning for deeper understanding of equity and inclusion, using this understanding to create an environment that connects all people, communities, and cultures through the arts.

Beck Center's Core Values: We believe in the transforming and transcending power of the arts, the strength of collaboration, diversity as an essential component in all we do, an inclusive and safe environment, ethical and fiscal responsibility, customer service, personal attention and access, and building relationships.

Youth Challenge changes lives in simple yet extraordinary ways.  Children with physical disabilities and their teen volunteer partners learn and grow through adaptive sports, recreation, art, and life-skills training.  At Youth Challenge, we believe that, despite one’s limitations, everyone has the right to play, learn, make friends, have fun, and enjoy life in a safe, welcoming environment. No family is ever charged a fee for Youth Challenge services.

Best Buddies continues to make great strides to positively impact the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.