ArtTable Strategic Plan Summary

ArtTable Mission

ArtTable, Inc. is a national membership organization for women leaders in the visual arts. Founded in 1981, ArtTable has as its purpose to increase the effectiveness, visibility, number, and diversity of women in this field. Through programs and publications, the organization is dedicated to supporting women in the arts at all stages of their careers; to documenting outstanding achievements by women past and present; to increasing opportunities for women in the future, and in so doing, to help enrich the nation's cultural life.

Goals and Objectives

ArtTable is dedicated to supporting women leaders in the visual arts at all stages of their careers.

• Retain membership and include as members all women who are leaders in the visual arts and strive to assure a racially, ethnically, geographically and age diverse membership.
• Provide services to members that enhance their interests, abilities, visibility, and careers.
• Continue to provide opportunities to bring members together nationally.
• Participate in research and programs that identify key factors for professional success for women in the arts.
• Build Internet capabilities to provide opportunities for easy open communication among members.

ArtTable is dedicated to recognizing and promoting the achievements of outstanding women in the visual arts.

• Conduct and promote oral histories of significant women in the visual arts.
• Assess, strengthen, and promote ArtTable’s award programs at both the national and chapter levels.
• Increase and improve dissemination of members’ activities and achievements.
• Participate with other organizations on programs and exhibitions that focus on the achievements of women in the visual arts.

ArtTable is dedicated to increasing opportunities for professional women in the visual arts.

• Identify issues and factors that will create a more supportive climate for women in the field.
• Plan an education and advocacy program that will further the role of women in the arts.
• Assist younger women of diverse backgrounds in furthering their careers in the visual arts.
• Cooperate and collaborate with other organizations that are involved in the arts and/or committed to furthering the interests of women.

Administration

• Build a strong infrastructure that serves ArtTable nationally.
• Ensure the long-term fiscal health of ArtTable.
• Create policy to coordinate fundraising throughout the organization.
• Clarify the roles and responsibilities of the board of directors and committees and their relationship to the professional staff.
• Strengthen ArtTable’s communications and enhance its visibility