About
Central Oregon Center for the Arts is a nonprofit organization comprised of professional and business people, educators, musicians, and patrons of the arts.
The Central Oregon Center for the Arts, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit formalized in 2019, will be a comprehensive, performing- and visual-arts venue designed to serve the diverse cultural needs of Central Oregon through stage, music, fine arts, and education to support and develop arts and culture.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Central Oregon Center for the Arts is to champion an inclusive, vibrant center for the arts that brings transformative performances and diverse cultural experiences to Central Oregon.
The COCA Commitment to Cultural Equity
The Central Oregon Center for the Arts will support arts and culture opportunities for all through education, programming, and advocacy.
- Listening to the needs of our community
- Aspiring to educate those who work with us using tools such as readings, videos, etc.
- Addressing any inequitable behavior not in alignment with our core values
- Using an equity lens as we make decisions, invite others to participate and/or expand our board
Core Values
- Arts and cultural experience and education for all ages and stages of life
- Cultural diversity
- Respect for the individual, community, and environment
- Fiscal responsibility