PAINE ART CENTER AND GARDENS

CORE VALUES

• Hospitality - We want every person to feel graciously welcomed to the Paine and that they truly belong here.
• Beauty - We preserve and nurture an environment of exceptionally beautiful architecture, art, and gardens for the enrichment of the public.
• Inclusion - We believe that people from all walks of life should be able to bring their full selves to the Paine and see themselves reflected in their experience here.
• Excellence - We strive for the highest level of quality in all our interactions with the public and everything that we offer for their benefit.
• Respect - We value each person’s dignity, abilities, differences, and contributions.
• Teamwork - We work together with a positive attitude to ensure that all of our endeavors succeed.

CORE PURPOSE
To inspire as many people as possible to enjoy, create, and share beauty in their daily lives. By sustaining the care of the historic architecture, collections, and gardens By fostering an environment where all people feel welcomed and valued By offering relevant and enriching cultural experiences within the beautiful settings

The Paine Art Center and Gardens is private, non-profit organization (501c3 tax-exempt) that is governed by a Board of Trustees and operated by a professional staff with the assistance of volunteers. The institution is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, and the property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. An endowment provides approximately a quarter of the organization’s annual funding, and the remaining three-quarters is raised through donations and fees, including admissions, memberships, grants, and rentals. The Paine relies upon the breadth of generous individuals and organizations to support the ongoing care and programs of the museum.