The mission of the Nebraska Arts Council is to promote, cultivate and sustain the arts for the people of Nebraska. In doing so, the Nebraska Arts Council provides grants and services to artists, organizations, and communities that:
Build creative and proactive leadership in the arts
Forge partnerships that create and expand opportunities for the arts
Cultivate new resources needed to sustain the arts in Nebraska
Establish the arts as basic to education and lifelong learning
Use the arts as a catalyst for understanding among cultures
Advocate for increased awareness and access to the arts
