Maine College of Art Mission, Vision & Core Values
The document outlines the mission of Maine College of Art to educate artists. It is guided by three core values: artistic excellence, civic engagement, and creative entrepreneurship. Artistic excellence emphasizes conceptual robustness, technical proficiency, formal training, and professional acumen. Civic engagement focuses on students' role in understanding and addressing societal needs from ethical and political perspectives. Creative entrepreneurship provides practical experience in applying creativity in professional and market contexts. The overarching aim is to foster artists who are lifelong learners and agents of community transformation.