Our Vision

The Vision of the Le Mars Arts Council, Inc., is that of a vital, respected and accessible presence in the Le Mars community, offering arts related cultural, social and learning opportunities and experiences to encourage a well-balanced quality of life.

Mission Statement

The MISSION of the Le Mars Arts Council, Inc., is to engage the mind and inspire the spirit through the arts.

The Le Mars Arts Council, inc. believes:

  1. The arts are an essential part of life.
  2. The arts are a universal language, crossing cultural boundaries.
  3. The arts are for everyone and should be accessible to everyone.
  4. The arts actively involve all participants as artist and/or audience.
  5. The arts build relationships and a sense of community.
  6. The arts serve to enrich the community through education and experience.
  7. The arts provide enjoyment.
  8. The arts contribute to the community's economic well-being.
  9. Quality and diversity are vital to the Le Mars Arts Council's programs.
  10. Advocacy for the arts is an important part of the Le Mars Arts Council's work.
  • We are a nonpartisan agency.
  • We do not provide the community with programs already available.
  • We cannot be all things to all people.
  • We are not an art museum.

 

Did you know...

The Le Mars Arts Center was the original Le Mars Public Library and was built in 1903 with funds from industrialist-financier Andrew Carnegie. The building was dedicated in 1904 housing 3,885 books. The library remained in the Carnegie building until August 1976. Le Mars Public Library is now located in a remodeled Red Owl supermarket purchased by the city in July 1973.

The Arts Center building was placed on the National Historic Register in 1979.

 

Board of Directors

  • Executive Director: Kathy Moore
  • President: Terri Schroeder
  • Vice President:Randi Mackey
  • Treasurer: Becky Wiersma
  • Kim Strohbeen
  • Lisa Wagner
  • Jean Weiner
  • Cindy Hanno
  • Sharon Dorr

 

Contact

Le Mars Arts Council
200 Central Ave SE
Le Mars, IA 51031
 
712-546-7476

LeMarsarts@frontiernet.net
 

Office/Gallery Hours

Thursday through Sunday 1pm - 5pm