What We Learned
Extensive research and countless conversations taught us important lessons about who we are and where we’re going.
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Areas Where We Excel
- Quality of art exhibitions in the True F. Luck Gallery
- Quality of instruction by teaching faculty
- Availability of classes for youth
- Availability of beginner and intermediate classes for adults
- Our building’s location within the Richmond community
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Areas Where We Can Improve
- Availability of open access, or community rental, studios
- Availability of advanced classes for adults
- Accessibility of building for people of all ages and mobility levels
- Capacity of building to accommodate program growth
- Access to parking
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Desired Focus
Our stakeholders said they wanted to see us focus on:
- Making arts education accessible to a diverse population of students
- Creating and sustaining innovative programs and services
- Expanding our space to accommodate for more classes and programs
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Words our stakeholders associate with VisArts:
- Creative
- Fun
- Community
- Learning
- Inclusive
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Organizational Logic Model
Through our programs, we:
- Provide opportunities to discover art
- Deepen arts exploration through education
- Support the development of artists
- Align arts experiences with the needs of defined community groups