Our Mission

The Duncanville Arts Foundation amplifies what matters in Duncanville through the arts.

Our Vision

Duncanville is a city where arts and culture are embedded in everyday life, supported by sustainable infrastructure, and accessible to artists and residents across disciplines and generations.

Our Values

We Care for the Work

We take responsibility for the cultural life of Duncanville and treat it with attention, respect, and long-term care.

We Build with Purpose

We focus on creating the spaces, systems, and support that allow artists and cultural activity to take root and grow.

Artists Matter

Artists are essential to community life. We listen, respond, and create conditions where artists can work, contribute, and sustain their practice.

People Come First

Arts and culture exist for people. We design our work to be welcoming, accessible, and grounded in everyday community life.

We Work Together

Strong cultural communities are built through shared effort. We value partnerships, open communication, and collective responsibility.

We Act with Fairness

We commit to inclusive access, shared opportunity, and representation that reflects the full community.

We Think Long Term

Our decisions are guided by durability, continuity, and care for future generations.

We Encourage Curiosity

Creative exploration, experimentation, and learning are central to a healthy cultural ecosystem.