Mission Statement: We transform our community through the art of our region: rooted in discovery, guided by collaboration, and open to all. 

Vision Statement: The vibrant campus of The Biggs Museum of American Art is the heart of Dover’s cultural community and the city’s lively downtown. As a catalyst for learning, economic development, and tourism, the Museum enhances the Mid-Atlantic region’s vitality through partnerships that advance the arts as essential to civic well-being. 

Core Values: We pledge to make the following values visible and tangible in all that we do at The Biggs Museum: 

 – Inspiration: We believe that engaging with art excites, provokes, and expands the world around us.
– Inclusivity: We invite all into a welcoming, accessible, just, and safe environment.
– Community: We co-create shared space, both real and conceptual, that belongs to everyone in our region and beyond.
– Collaboration: We partner via common purpose and agency to build networks, share resources, and respect the many contributions of our community.
– Integrity: We embrace ethical practice to uphold accountability, honor stewardship, and engender public trust.