Vision – Louis Joel Arts & Community

Our Vision, Purpose & Values

Our Vision

By 2027, communities in Hobsons Bay and Melbourne’s west will be more resilient, vibrant and connected, and their wellbeing and culture will be supported by participation in the arts at LJAC.

Our Purpose

We exist to contribute to a strong and vibrant community by supporting wellbeing and connectedness through offering opportunities to share and participate in arts and cultural activities.

Our Mission

Our mission has changed over the years while our purpose has remained. Starting out providing hospital services, we now exist to promote health and wellbeing through participation in community arts and the value of creativity to the Hobsons Bay community and the western suburbs of Melbourne, by delivering a vibrant arts and cultural program including visual and performing arts, music, literature and craft.

We are committed to providing accessible and inclusive spaces – including a public gallery – with places for connection, creative exploration, experimentation, presentation and commercial opportunities for our creative community.

Our Values

We operate in accordance with four key values that define all aspects of our work and our approach (CREDS). We demonstrate these values in our work with each other, the way in which we work with the community, and the way in which we govern our organisation.

Sustainability Statement

Louis Joel Arts & Community is committed to improving our environmental performance and demonstrating good environmental practice across all our operations. Our commitment requires us to develop greener solutions that repair and regenerate both natural and social capital, while maintaining community wellbeing.

Environmental Sustainability Policy