Mission
& Vision


Photo: House of No More, Caden Manson / Big Art Group, credit: Linsey Bostwick

Photo: House of No More, Caden Manson / Big Art Group, credit: Linsey Bostwick

Mission Statement

NPN contributes to a more just and equitable world by building artists’ power; advancing racial and cultural justice in the arts; fostering relationship-building and reciprocity between individuals, institutions and communities; and working towards systems change in arts and philanthropy.

We envision a world in which:

  • artists have greater power and resources for meaningful, sustainable careers;
  • strong networks maximize their collective wisdom, resources and leadership;
  • cultural infrastructure reflects deeper partnerships and more equitable practices;
  • and communities have greater opportunity and capacity for civic engagement, representation and joy.
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Sixto Wagan

“NPN will always be those core values and the people around the table who practice them every day.”

—Sixto Wagan, University of Houston