The City of Bloomington’s Arts & Entertainment Department is proud to announce an updated mission and vision, along with a set of core values that will guide its operations and commitment to the community.
The department’s newly defined mission is “To Create Lasting Memories,” reflecting its commitment to providing quality entertainment. Aligned with this mission, the department’s vision is “To Make Bloomington the Premier Entertainment Destination of Central Illinois.” This vision aims to position Bloomington as a cultural and entertainment hub, offering a wide range of events, performances, and experiences that cater to all ages and interests.
To support this mission and vision, the department has established a set of core values that will guide decision-making and service delivery, focusing on exceptional customer service, community and cultural impact, fiscal responsibility, diverse programming, and continuous improvement.
“These values reflect much of what we are already doing in our department as we work to make our two venues more successful than ever,” said Arts & Entertainment Director Anthony Nelson. “But now we have a bottom-up mission and vision that the whole team shares. We are all dedicated to creating the best experience possible for our guests.”
“Our Arts & Entertainment team is all about creating memorable experiences that bring people together and showcase what makes Bloomington special,” said City Manager Jeff Jurgens. “This updated mission and vision set the stage for even more incredible events and performances, making Bloomington the go-to entertainment spot in Central Illinois. It’s an exciting time for our community, and I can’t wait to see what’s next.”
