Mission Statement

Our mission is to serve as the primary resource and advocate for art throughout Oakland. We honor and celebrate the diversity of Oakland.

Our Vision

CAM supports and stimulates the appreciation and expression of all artistic forms. We establish credibility and stability through accessibility and responsiveness to the citizens of Oakland. Through excellence and innovation, we promote Oakland as a center for world class arts. By weaving arts and culture into the fabric of everyday life, we create a vibrant and healthy community.