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Special exhibitions carry separate admission fees. Performing Arts and Film Series events also require admission. The hours listed are the public hours for the Museum galleries. The Membership Office, Administrative Offices, and the Performing Arts Ticket Office are open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. Ticket Office phone numbers: 315-797-0055 or 800-754-0797. The School of Art reception office is

open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For Community Arts information and registration: 315-797-8260 or [email protected]. Pratt Munson College of Art and Design information can be found at www.prattmunson.edu
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OUR MISSION
Munson creates transformational arts experiences that cultivate curiosity and creativity, enlighten, educate, and inspire.
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Our Values:

Arts are Essential
Munson is a steward of a great cultural resource that we enrich and preserve. We believe in the power of the arts to serve our entire community and see our art collection, programs, and classes as offering essential experiences that inspire personal and cultural transformation. Community Enrichment
Munson connects people with the arts to enrich lives, encourage creativity, and offer opportunities to enhance cultural understanding. Through dynamic and thought-provoking programs, we bring individuals together and make the arts accessible to all segments of our community. We continue to serve as the cultural heart of Utica while reaching audiences well beyond and assuming a leadership role in the arts. Commitment to Excellence
Munson staff and faculty serve the public in a welcoming, inclusive, and exemplary manner through authentic arts-based experiences in Museum galleries and through education, the performing arts, and collaborations. We make each experience on our campus—from visitors to students to staff interactions—positive and exceptional.
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Strategic Goals:

Exceptional Experiences
Munson will provide exceptional experiences that ignite curiosity and creativity and highlight Munson as a premier arts organization. Community Engagement
Munson will engage new and existing constituencies by cultivating deeper community connections in the greater Mohawk Valley. We will be an even more welcoming and inclusive organization. Strengthen and Build Capacity
Munson will ensure that it has the resources it needs to be financially strong and flexible to support investments in new opportunities and recruit and retain talented and diverse personnel.