NALC's mission is to "transform schools by providing students with opportunities to learn in and through the arts." Our vision embraces schools as arts-integrated learning organizations for students and educators.

We accomplish our mission by:

    • developing community-based partnerships among schools, artists, arts and cultural organizations, and institutions of higher education,

    • establishing the arts as part of the core curriculum,

    • committing to long term collaborations, and

    • developing the leadership capacities of teachers and school administrators through professional development and support.