The Governor's School for the Arts is a center for innovation that develops excellence, nurtures creativity, inspires artistic vision and builds communities with a passion for the arts.

• Prepare students to engage the arts thoughtfully and creatively while becoming life-long learners and advocates of the arts.
• Offer instruction through classes, performances, and in cross-disciplinary
opportunities by a faculty of professional instructors, artists, and mentors.
• Provide exceptional performance and exhibition experiences in state-of-the-art
facilities.
• Prepare and inspire students to meet the most rigorous admission requirements
of colleges, universities, conservatories, internships and other career
opportunities.
• Encourage and provide opportunities for students to use their talents in service
to others.
• Create relationships with educational organizations and partnerships with arts
organizations and the community at large.
• Build audiences to appreciate and enjoy the arts within the community.