Mission & Values

The mission of the Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo is to cultivate a community for arts and culture by:

• Providing a welcoming, state-of the-art home for exceptional performing arts and community experiences

• Actively supporting and amplifying resident arts organizations and local artists, enabling them to thrive on the Central Coast

• Enriching the community through education and engagement programs to increase access to the performing arts

Our Core Values

Hospitality 
Providing outstanding service is at the heart of everything we do. Whether you’re a patron, artist, or client, we strive to ensure that all are welcomed and valued at the Performing Arts Center from the moment you first engage with us.

Community 
The Performing Arts Center was founded on the strength of community collaboration. Through a partnership that still exists today, the largest performing arts venue on the Central Coast was created, providing a vibrant space where the community can gather to experience art and celebrate our shared experiences.

Excellence
Each member of our team truly values the work that they do, and we believe that when our partners succeed, we succeed. Our staff is dedicated to bringing a vision to life with exceptional expertise in technical services, production, ticketing, and more to ensure a seamless and unforgettable experience for artists, clients, and patrons.