Mission, Vision and Values
Our board and volunteers are deeply committed to serving as leaders within the Calgary healing arts community.

VISION

Art à la Carte will be recognized as a leader within the Calgary healing arts community by providing comfort and hope for people living with critical illness.

MISSION

Creating powerful connections through the arts

VALUES

Compassion – We recognize our moral responsibility for every person we meet, the importance of celebrating the humanity in each person and nurturing inclusion for all. We listen to each story; we seek understanding of each patient's needs and we provide art that promotes connection and hope.

Respect for others – Our profound respect for others is our foundation. We support those we work with and those we serve, recognizing their individuality and dignity in all situations.

Commitment – We stand firm in our commitment to transform sterile clinical environments into places of warmth and comfort because we know that art and connection complement healing.

Creativity – We find creative applications of the arts, always seeking new ways to facilitate connection.

Integrity – We maintain confidentiality, honour the trust of patients and value the privilege of being with them. This guides our drive for excellence in all we do, and our commitment to transparency and responsibility.

Sustainability – We earn the privilege of supporting people at difficult times in their lives through excellence, innovation and commitment to true partnership. We manage our organization in a sustainable way, in order to ensure our work carries forward.

ESSENCE

Understanding that people are more than their disease, Art à la Carte connects people:

• to life outside the healthcare system
• to important memories or goals for the future
• to themselves
• to other people (medical personnel and caregivers, Art à la Carte volunteers, family, visitors and friends)