Music is Art believes that music has the power to connect, uplift, and strengthen communities. Our mission is rooted in creating opportunities that reflect the full diversity of Western New York and making music accessible to artists, students, volunteers, audiences, and community members of all backgrounds. We affirm that Black lives matter and are committed to supporting Black artists, elevating Black voices, and continuing the work of racial equity within our organization, programming, partnerships, and community spaces. We also honor and welcome people of all races, ethnicities, cultures, national origins, languages, and immigration statuses, and recognize the vital role immigrant and refugee communities play in shaping Western New York’s creative identity. We proudly stand with LGBTQIA+ communities and are committed to honoring all gender identities, gender expressions, names, pronouns, and sexual orientations. We also recognize accessibility as essential to equity and strive to better support disabled, neurodivergent, Deaf and hard-of-hearing, blind and low-vision, chronically ill, and mobility-disabled community members. Music is Art is committed to creating safe, welcoming, and respectful spaces for all. We do not condone harassment, discrimination, intimidation, bullying, unwanted sexual attention, or behavior that makes others feel unsafe or excluded. We expect everyone involved with Music is Art to treat one another with care and respect. Our commitment to DEIA is ongoing. We will continue working to reduce barriers, expand opportunities for underrepresented artists, listen to community feedback, and create programs and events where everyone feels seen, heard, respected, and invited to participate fully. Music is Art exists because of community, and we are committed to making that community one where everyone belongs.