Our Mission, Values, and Vision

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Mission

The Cultural Center is a rural hub for creativity, community vitality, and lifelong learning in the arts.

Core Values

Hospitality: everyone is warmly welcomed and invited to use the resources available through the Center
Inclusivity: we create an environment of belonging in which each and every person feels valued and respected
Drawing sustenance from the local: the creative work of the Center is informed by where we live and work
Expansive understanding/role of the arts: to include visual, performing, literary & folk arts, as well as arts in wellness, health, justice & healing
Community: we value art and artists for the sake of strengthening and enriching the fabric of community life
Leadership: we understand our role in the community as actively promoting next-generation growth and social, cultural, and economic vitality

Vision

The Cultural Center connects people to artists and rich cultural experiences in rural Minnesota, celebrating the local and being a window to the world.

Overview

The Center offers visitors intimate opportunities to encounter art and artists in its 80-seat concert listening room, visual art gallery in a historic building, gift shop featuring local artists, artist residency program, sculpture park, community events, and a variety of opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. For more information, email info@kulcher.org, call 218-385-3339, or stop by during our Open Hours.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and compassion. We unequivocally condemn intolerance, racism, and all forms of hatred. We seek to listen and learn, and to amplify the voices of the under- and mis-represented. We approach this work with optimism, courage, and humility, knowing that we will make mistakes, learn, and adapt along the way.