Mission Statement, Purpose and Policy

In 1995, Creative Taupo had a hand in formulating the Taupo District Council Arts and Cultural Policy. 

Mission Statement

To take art in its broadest sense into the community

To stimulate art and craft activity in the community

To make art and craft activities affordable

To promote art in the community

 Statement of Purpose

Arts and culture are essential to the health and well-being of society.   Like any essential service they should be available to all people, regardless of circumstance, income or race.

Policy

To recognise and preserve the natural beauty of our environment.

To recognise that arts and culture are an important part in the economic activity of the Taupo District community and its visitors.

To recognise that art and culture are an essential ingredient to the well-being of our community.

To promote the Taupo District as a central location for the develop-ment of cultural and artistic pursuits.

To acknowledge the distinctive cultural heritage and encourage the continuing development of the arts in the Taupo District.

To recognise the uniqueness of all ethnic groups and their cultures and to appreciate the special status of the Ngati Tuwharetoa as Tangata Whenua.