ArtsEmerson is a proud program of Emerson College. In 2025, under the leadership of President Jay Bernhardt, the college launched their strategic plan, Extraordinary Emerson 2030, which lays out a powerful vision for the future of Emerson. ArtsEmerson’s work is aligned with the mission and value of this plan and our impactful work in Boston and across the globe brings it to life.
Mission
Through our practice of performance and discovery that is experiential, innovative, and inclusive, ArtsEmerson supports Emerson College’s mission to educate and elevate extraordinary artists, communicators, scholars, and professionals for the betterment of humanity.
Vision
ArtsEmerson is a vital part of Emerson College’s vision to be a world-leading educational institution for communication and the arts. We champion the power and potential of the arts and communication to enrich lives, build connections, strengthen relationships, influence culture, and advance society by reimagining the world we live in.
Values
We share Emerson College’s core values of creativity, innovation, inclusion, curiosity, equity, expression, and collaboration.