Mission Statement
ArtLife Society supports the Arts and encourages living life itself as a work of art, thereby creating the best that makes Community. Both art and life are, by definition, interwoven in the life of the individual, the community, and the environment. Living life with the intention of creating a masterpiece is to recognize that life lived in its purest form appears, in fact, as artwork in progress. Joy and celebration of self-expression result; a sense of community results; well-being results. ArtLife Society provides a positive focus of hope for the good of mankind.
Objectives
ArtLife Society supports creative thinking, expression, programs, events and enterprises that reflect its mission.
ArtLife Society contributes to Society in the following ways:
- establishes, supports, and promotes programs and projects that reflect and encourage creative expression.
- supports existing art and community-strengthening programs in society and works together with those programs for the betterment of community.
- is available as an administrative foundation, support system, and a funding source for individuals and groups who share this vision.
- expands upon cultural enrichment for a thriving community.
- envisions a whole community thriving in enrichment and, to that end, pursues that vision throughout all endeavors.
- offers projects, events and programs focused on the betterment of today's youth and family as building blocks for a better tomorrow.
ArtLife Society:
supports and strengthens both existing and future pursuits in the arts including but not limited to music, film and video, theater, writing and storytelling, cultural and historical, fairs and festivals as well as all representation in the fine arts.
sponsors events, projects and programs for the education and strengthening of the individual, family and community.
operates as a public foundation supporting both the artist and the community that benefits from art and cultural projects and programs.
ArtLife Society's Leadership
ArtLife Society was founded in May 2002 by Stacey Hurlin, Fairfield, Iowa resident. ArtLife Society has established a 501.c3 status as a non-profit organization. ArtLife Society has a 5 member Administrative Board of Directors, an always-enlarging Advisory Board, a beginning Endowment, and an ArtLife Society Membership.