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Mission — CoCA Seattle 0 Mission CoCA serves the Pacific Northwest as a catalyst and forum for the advancement, development, and understanding of Contemporary Art. Vision CoCA is committed to exploring the ever-changing world of contemporary art through research and writing, exhibitions, performances, readings, lectures, workshops, gatherings, and the promotion of its 45-year archival repository. Values Artistic Stewardship/Partnership Innovation: We incorporate positive artistic practices, stewardship & innovation into long-term decision-making & partnerships. Rigorous Brilliance: CoCA strives to find new modes/venues/messages that inspire, investigate & create best practices for contemporary art. Integrity w/ Inclusivity: Race & Social Justice is a priority lens for all decisions. We listen. We are respectful & innovative in our pro-equity relationships to support & empower art/artists. Staff Excellence/Community Mentoring: CoCA recruits, retains, & develops people whose skills, passion and pro-equity dedication shine while investing in mentoring to create a diverse current & upcoming workforce. Experimental Contemporary Art: CoCA embraces a wide-ranging approach to contemporary art that emphasizes ideas over simplistic reductions of time-based models: art that is experimental, explorative, non-commercial, equitable, and resistant to political directives. Equity Impact Statement CoCA supports a fully empowered creative life for all people.…