Erie Arts & Culture

Erie Arts & Culture is committed to improving the lives of our region’s residents. We do this by leveraging the power of the arts and humanities to address the vital needs and interests of Erie and Northwestern Pennsylvania.

In support of our mission, Erie Arts & Culture:

• Provides tools, resources, and financial support to individuals and organizations that specifically utilize the arts and humanities as a platform to engage the broader community.
• Grows the capacity of our sector to ensure extraordinary creative and cultural experiences.
• Creates an environment in which artists and creative industries, representing a wide variety of disciplines, can thrive.
• Funds opportunities for lifelong learning through the arts and humanities experiences in classrooms, institutions, and community spaces.
• Consults on how creativity and culture can be a component in any development or redevelopment project.
• Celebrates Erie's collective identity by preserving and promoting the region's cultural diversity.