Mission Statement, Vision, & Values

MISSION: The mission of the New Orleans Museum of Art is to inspire the love of art; to collect, preserve, exhibit and present excellence in the visual arts; to educate, challenge and engage a diverse public.

VISION: The guiding vision of the New Orleans Museum of Art is to advance its position as a premier national visual arts Museum vital to the cultural and educational life of our city, state and region.

NOMA'S CORE VALUES
What do we believe in:

• Quality
  We consistently strive for excellence in all that we do. Quality in art is our fundamental objective.


• Community
  We endeavor to reach the largest and most diverse audience to enjoy and appreciate the benefits and treasures of the Museum.


• Integrity
  We adhere to the highest ethical standards in all Museum policies and practices for the board, staff and volunteers.


• Stewardship
  We professionally maintain the preservation, conservation, exhibition, scholarship and accessibility of the Collection.


• Diversity
  We are committed to serving a diverse public through innovation, enrichment and inspiration for people of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds.


• Education
  We seek to promote the visual arts through innovative educational programs and learning experiences to ensure broad participation from both traditional and new audiences.


• Stability
  We maintain economic stability through responsible financial planning and management, allowing NOMA to grow and accomplish its vision and mission for the future.


• Creativity
  We celebrate creativity in all cultures and from all periods. We continuously set high standards through openness to new ideas from the community, staff and supporters.


• Collaboration
  We recognize the importance of collaboration with other cultural, academic, scientific and professional communities to expand our reach, leverage our resources and diversify our audience.