At MCASD, we believe:

• art is essential to our well-being.

• artists are visionary thinkers and innovators.

• contemporary art illuminates the issues of our time.

• The preservations and care of art is critical for the future.

• in listening and responding to the needs of our diverse publics and communities.

• in respecting our differences and challenging our biases.

• in embracing the vibrancy of our binational region.