Guiding Principles

In early 2024, our Board, staff and volunteers crafted a new set of Guiding Principles for BRAHM. Later in 2024, after Hurricane Helene ravaged Western North Carolina, we dedicated ourselves to more focused recovery areas to partner with our community in relief efforts. Below you will find the beliefs of all who are involved at BRAHM.

MISSION

Curate, preserve, educate, inspire.

VISION

Rooted in the creative cultures of Appalachia, BRAHM will cultivate a community that extends beyond its walls and region, positioning Western North Carolina as a leader in the arts. 

VALUES

Kind
Vibrant
Relevant
Open-minded

By living our values, we become a catalyst for creativity.

Goals

BRAHM is for all

BRAHM strengthens its institutional foundations 

BRAHM creates enduring partnerships

Helene Recovery Focus Areas

Helping in rebuilding area arts education infrastructure 

Helping artists recover lost revenue

Helping shape the community’s image through arts and culture