To cultivate arts across disciplines as a focus for unifying university, public schools, and community.

To develop and implement curricula from pre-K through University, enhancing educational experience by integrating the sciences, math, social studies, language, visual arts, theatre, popular culture, folklore, dance and music.

To revitalize understanding of and appreciation for the arts by situating them in academic subjects, cultural contexts, community and family life.

To provide programs, performances, and curricula that unite students, parents, educators, family and other community members in celebrating education as life-long learning based in both local and global experiences.

To serve as a resource for educators, providing support in the implementation of curricula.