San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts

 

Mission & Vision Statements

At the retreat held in February of 2000, the museum's Board demonstrated a strongly shared sense of the mission statement and seemed to concur that it was still an accurate reflection of the museum's intention and purpose. In a more visionary context there was great enthusiasm for the idea of the museum continuing to play a powerful role in helping to create a broader vision for the community. The Visions & Choices exhibits and R/UDAT process, it was felt, should be continued in the future. Several expressions that permeate the museums activities in the past helped to summarize those ideals. The are: 1) the community is the greatest work of art, 2) the museum should be a mirror of the community, 3) the museum should be a window on the world. The following mission and vision statements reflect this view:

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission statement was adopted by the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts Board of Trustees of February 9, 1995; based on the original written by the Founding Board in 1981.

"The mission of the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts shall be to establish and maintain a museum in order to house and exhibit a permanent collection of art as well as to provide space for traveling exhibitions, for the purpose of the enjoyment and education of the general public in San Angelo, Texas, and the rural communities of the Concho Valley."

This statement has been regularly reviewed and serves as the guide for the goals and activities of the museum. It has been analyzed and the following are the key ideas that have been developed:

1. "The general public" means all segments of the population including all ages, sexes, races and creeds. It is the museum's intention to welcome and actively encourage attendance and participation by everyone.
2. "San Angelo, Texas, and the rural communities of the Concho Valley" is defined as an area of 14 counties which use San Angelo as their marketing and social center. San Angelo has a more rural orientation than any city in West Texas and no other museum in the region has made a significant attempt to work with that audience.
3. "A permanent collection" is considered vital. It is recognized that this is a small museum with limited resources. Major historical works are beyond our means. We will acquire contemporary art, ceramics, and the work of Texas artists.
4. "Traveling exhibitions" will be used to bring to our audience a diverse view of the visual arts encompassing all periods and cultures.
5. "For the purpose of the enjoyment and education of" underscores a commitment to an education program with emphasis on school age children, because the children of the region have little exposure to the visual arts. Programs for adults and special audiences will also be undertaken.
6. "Maintain a museum" means a commitiment to meet the highest standards for exhibitions, environmental control, security and support facilities.

VISION STATEMENT

The museum has not previously had a vision statement, which would address in simple terms the fundamental purpose of the museum. At the Board meeting in March of 2000 the statement that follows was discussed and adopted. In essence it underscores a belief that the museum is committed to helping make a better world and community with all that implies to the extent that that is possible through the programs and activities of the museum.

"The vision of the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts is to enhance the overall quality of life for all members of our community through cultural enlightenment."