Our purpose is to create belonging. We do this by building strategic relationships between local creatives, arts organizations, policymakers, and the surrounding community. 

Arts Fort Worth is a nonprofit organization that was formed in 1963 as the Arts Council of Fort Worth to provide funding and leadership that nurtures, supports and promotes the arts throughout the Fort Worth community. Today, Arts Fort Worth is committed to building strategic relationships throughout the local ecosystem of independent creatives, arts and culture businesses, policymakers, and the surrounding community of arts supporters. We’re dedicated to fostering a vibrant and equitable arts ecosystem in Fort Worth. 

​Equity, accessibility, leadership, and relationship-building—drive everything we do. We're passionate about building a more inclusive arts community where everyone feels welcome, seen, and heard. From advocating for the arts to engaging with the community, we’re committed to supporting creativity in all its forms.

We believe that staying true to our values of intentional equity, authentic passion, purposeful listening, and being trustworthy partners is how we can build strategic relationships that create a sense of belonging for everyone.