Dundas Valley School of Art (DVSA) is recognized as a leader in fostering change, growth and transformation in communities through the visual arts
DVSA nurtures and supports creativity in the visual arts for learners of all ages and abilities by:
DVSA is committed to a creative culture where we can be our best selves, supporting one another and making a difference to the individuals and communities we serve.
We are respectful in our interactions with others.
We are inclusive, creating space in the visual arts for voices that have been marginalized.
We are innovative, inspiring creative ideas and solutions.
We are collaborative, knowing we are stronger together.
In 2021, the DVSA Board of Governors, in consultation with a comprehensive group of stakeholders, embarked on developing a five-year strategic plan for 2022-2026 that addresses three strategic priorities at DVSA.
Through an Engagement Plan, feedback was solicited from key stakeholders including the Board of Governors, faculty, staff, students, volunteers, donors and leaders from other not-for-profit organizations. An analysis of this feedback showed overwhelming support for the school’s freshly adopted Vision, Mission, and Values statements and the three identified strategic priorities: Equity, Planned Growth and Financial Sustainability.
