Mission + Vision

Our Mission

The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art enriches the lives of our diverse community through the museum's expanding collection, varied exhibitions, and dynamic programs that reflect the art of world cultures from antiquity to the present.

Our Vision

Transforming lives through the power of art

Our Core Values

The work of the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art is guided by:

• the responsible and thoughtful stewardship of the art entrusted to our care

• the promise that art is accessible to all people

• a culture of warm hospitality and polite civic discourse

• a commitment to inclusion and diversity at all levels: collections, programming, board and staff, volunteers and audiences

• a dedication to excellence, best practices, and constant improvement in order to merit the public trust

• the abiding belief that art inspires, enlightens, and educates, and, in doing so, transforms lives, engages citizens, and builds communities