Mission Statement
Philosophy
Dr. Virginia K. Freyermuth believes that art enriches life and that through our creative capacities, we have the power to transform our lives.
Core Values
Creativity is a human birthright of every individual.
All humans can benefit from the arts.
Art, as a holistic pursuit, cultivates the whole person, expanding the richness and meaning of life.
Creative pursuit has the capacity for personal and societal transformation.
Arts teaching and learning are essential to a quality education and support multi-dimensional and transformative growth.
Mission
Educate the community and society about the importance of art and creativity.
Promote artistic and creative development.
Aspire to transform the lives of individuals, families, teachers, schools and organizations through high quality, authentic creative learning experiences.
Engage in creative inquiry through works of art and writing that inspire, inform, and increase understanding or challenge ways of thinking.
Explore meaningful ways to connect people to their own inner lives, the lives of others, the world, and a sense of wonder, hope, spirit and mystery.
Conduct research that pertains to the Mission.
Virginia K. Freyermuth, Inc. promotes and nurtures creativity and holistic education that develops and uses the intuitive, imaginative and logical mind; the body and its marvelous array of senses; and the spirit of the individual as he or she engages with our wondrous, surprising world. Learning in this way requires the active presence of the whole person, placing emphasis on the individual and the creative process in the making of meaningful works within mutually supportive, respectful communities of students. Artistic and creative development are viewed as important aspects of lifelong education for all people.