About Arts Clayton

Mission Statement

Arts Clayton

The mission of Arts Clayton is to enrich the quality of life for all citizens of Clayton County by increasing awareness, appreciation, and support of the arts and artists in the county, with particular emphasis on arts education in the Clayton County schools. Arts Clayton conducts its affairs in a manner consistent with being recognized in the community as the leading source of arts information, coordination, development, and support in Clayton County. To this end, Arts Clayton shall be informed by these four guiding principals:

  1. The arts are uniquely and intrinsically valuable in and of themselves.
  2. Cultural enrichment through the arts is a source of strength and pride in Clayton County, and one that is essential for future development.
  3. Arts Clayton must work continuously to be responsive to all segments of the community, with enduring regard for cultural diversity, community values, and the highest professional standards.
  4. Enriching our community through the arts requires leadership that is as creative and flexible as the arts themselves, and that builds upon the existing strengths of our community in a manner consistent with our mission.

We'd like to give special thanks to our local government leadership for their year-round support:

  • Representative Celeste Johnson
  • Representative Darryl Jordan
  • Representative Glenn Baker
  • Chairman Eldrin Bell
  • Commissioner Wole Ralph
  • Commissioner Michael Edmondson
  • Commissioner Sonna Singleton
  • Commissioner Gail Hambrick

2009 Arts Clayton Board of Directors

2008-2009 Executive Committee

2008 - 2009 Directors