The Mission of the Wethersfield Academy for the Arts is to:

• Provide for the advancement of artistic education
  
  
• Teach basic principles of art, music, drama, and dance
  
  
• Provide opportunities for the perfection of artistic skills through apprenticeship, exhibition, and performance
  
  
• Promote interest in and appreciation for the arts through community outreach
  
  
• Elevate the general artistic standard

The Academy aspires to fulfill its mission by providing the following services to its members, the community, and the general public:

• Artistic Instruction – Set in an attractively restored historic building, instruction in art and the performing arts will be provided on a regular basis to members of the Academy for a set fee.
   
  
• Scholarships - At a future date, the Academy intends to offer limited scholarships for instruction to individuals who demonstrate promise in their field.
   
  
• Studio Space – The Academy will offer studio facilities to working artists, in exchange for instructional services to be provided by the artists.
   
  
• Teaching Space – For teaching artists, the Academy will provide classroom facilities for art instruction.
   
  
• Exhibition Space – The Academy will provide gallery space for artists to exhibit their works and for exhibition of future collected works of the Academy.
   
  
• Performing Arts – Musical, dance, and dramatic performances will be staged at or under the sponsorship of the Academy.
   
  
• Community Outreach Events – The Academy will partner with community groups and other charitable organizations to sponsor events that promote community goodwill and provide benefit to target groups.