Our Mission

The Arts Council was founded in 1981 with the stated mission "to foster an understanding of and participation in the Arts." The council serves the community as a valuable arts resource through programming such as exhibits, performances, literary competitions, and a full schedule of art classes.

The addition of the CHILDREN'S ARTS MUSEUM enables the Arts Council to fulfill its mission to provide an arts facility where children and their families can experience the arts together. Arts programming includes exhibits, interactive displays, performances, and classes designed to inspire and challenge both the children and their families.

As part of our mission, the Gwinnett Council for the Arts also serves as the official arts agency of the County, assisting other arts groups in developing to their full potential and promoting the work of area artists. These goals are accomplished through a variety of activities such as the following:

The award winning Glass Pyramid Art Shop located in the Fine Arts Center provides a space for over 250 artists and craftsmen to show and sell their work,

Since 1994, the Council has served as the administrative entity for the Georgia Grassroots Art Program (GAP), awarding grants to other nonprofit arts organizations.

School tours introduce the arts to over 50,000 students who visit the Art Center each year from schools throughout metro Atlanta and the region.

Scholarships are made available to talented young art students who might not otherwise have the opportunity to develop their skills.