Our Mission The mission of the Columbus Area Arts Council is to provide visionary leadership in the arts. We foster, support, and promote growth in the arts that educate and enrich the cultural environment of Bartholomew County.

The arts are the foundation of a creative community that includes every person at every facet of society. Columbus has a rich history with the arts. They help to engage, educate, and strengthen our community. They uniquely set us apart from other rural communities our size, shaping our physical and social character. As funding for the arts is cut, so too is the Arts Council's potential to build on this historical foundation. By supporting the arts, you are supporting a vibrant future for generations to come.

Our Purpose

• Serve as the backbone support organization for the Columbus Arts District
• Promote Columbus as a regional arts center
• Market the arts as a catalyst for economic development
• Plan and implement arts-related events in downtown Columbus and the greater community
• Provide grants and services for arts-related organizations
• Serve as the Indiana Arts Commission's Region 9 Regional Arts Partner