OUR STORY AND MISSION

In November 2014, Destination: Art opened our doors in downtown Torrance. 
View Our Journey Video above to see our story as told by our artists.

The MISSION OF DESTINATION: ART:

Because we believe art is essential to the flourishing of the human spirit,
our mission is to:

  • Encourage personal wellness through the arts.

  • Elevate the presence of artists and their contributions to our community.

  • Provide creative and collaborative studio spaces.

  • Provide education in visual arts to the public that builds community through creative experiences, wellness opportunities, classes, and amazing gatherings.”

    CORE VALUES

“Wherever you are creatively, you are welcomed here at Destination: Art”

Our core values:

A Accessible – We are local to the South Bay community with gallery, studio, workshop offerings, exhibitions and more. We continually explore the best ways to communicate our presence in the South Bay.

R Respectful – We cultivate environments that support and promote personal growth whether to investigate art for wellness, explore creativity, or be challenged by experienced artists. We offer environments that acknowledge a diversity of needs and artistic goals.

T Teamwork – We collaborate with truthful and open communication, willing to share information and insights even when it may seem uncomfortable, in order to achieve common goals, to honor our mission and to ensure the best decisions possible.

I Inspirational – We give and receive from the creative ideas of one another and from the history and principles of art to inspire and foster the best in each of us.

S Supportive – We believe that coming together for the arts whether in workshops, classes, events, or community outreach programs, supports wellness and artistic synergies. We show support and concern for the sake of the well-being of one another and our arts community.

T Trustworthy and transparent - We maintain regular communication with staff, the membership and supporters through personal exchanges, e-newsletters, mailings, public events and exhibitions. We trust one another to respect the highest good for all concerned as we seek the flourishing of the human spirit.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

OUR STATEMENT

At Destination: Art, we honor all human beings as valuable and deserving of respect and fairness regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age and physical and neurological ability. We are committed to the flourishing of the human spirit through ART and to its creators and admirers as individuals bound by their common interest in creativity.

OUR POLICY

Destination Art is a diverse, inclusive, and equitable space where all artists and volunteers feel valued and respected, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability.

We provide a community space in which anyone who is interested in art by way of participating in classes or joining in various workshops or discussions can attend.

We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices are valued and heard.

We are committed to modeling diversity and inclusion for the nonprofit sector, and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all.

 
 
 
 
 

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