Our Mission

The Duncanville Arts Foundation strengthens the cultural life of the city by developing the organizations, spaces, and systems that support a sustainable arts ecosystem. We build long-term cultural infrastructure through incubation, arts activation, and strategic cultural planning.

Our Vision

A community where the arts have a permanent, stable, and visible place in civic life. We envision Duncanville as a city with strong cultural institutions, accessible creative spaces, and a thriving arts economy supported by thoughtful planning and lasting infrastructure.

Our Values

Stewardship

We protect and advance the cultural resources of the community with care, responsibility, and long-term commitment.

Infrastructure

We focus on the structural elements that allow culture to grow, including organizations, spaces, policies, and partnerships.

Artists at the Center

We build cultural infrastructure that strengthens the lives and work of artists. Their creativity is the foundation of the cultural ecosystem, and our responsibility is to create the conditions in which they can thrive.

Community

We believe cultural development strengthens civic identity, belonging, and quality of life.

Collaboration

We work with public, private, and regional partners to build a unified and sustainable cultural landscape.

Equity

We support inclusive access to cultural opportunities and ensure the arts reflect the full community.

Sustainability

We create systems and practices that endure beyond programs, projects, and individual moments.

Creativity

We embrace innovation and support the creative potential that drives cultural and economic vitality.