Mandate

To promote the visual arts in Western Manitoba, the term "visual arts" being construed in the broad sense, for example, not just pictures, but sculptures, landscaping etc.

To promote the musical life of Western Manitoba, for example, in the acquisition of music for the School of Music at Brandon University, bringing in guest teachers and performers, musical scholarships etc.

To support a library, museum and art centre for Western Manitoba, but using the funds for acquisition of works, displays and artifacts rather than administrative purposes.