Mission Statement

The Gadsden Cultural Arts Foundation, Inc. was founded in May 1984, in order to provide, maintain and operate a cultural arts facility for the citizens of the City of Gadsden, Etowah County and their surrounding communities. It was chartered in response to citizen initiatives, as an independent, non-profit organization working to enrich our lives, support artistic and cultural progress, affirm individual value and dignity, and to promote a sense of well-being for all people. The Cultural Arts Foundation is a positive reflection of the best interests of our city.

Cultural Arts Foundation Sponsored Programs:

• Art Exhibits at the Hardin Center
• Etowah Youth Orchestras (EYO)
• Imagination Place Children’s Museum (IP)
• Imagination Place School Outreach
• CenterStage Presents… (live entertainment)
• Courtyard Concert Series
• Community School for the Arts (SFA)
• Coosa Valley Model Railroad
• “YouthALIVE”
• Gadsden Reads
• Community Event Space/Facilities