VISION:
TAAC’s leadership is instrumental in achieving:  

1. Equal participation in policymaking  
2. Equitable funding for all cultural institutions
3. Elevation in multicultural leadership
4. Essential networks that impact cultural policy

CORE VALUES:
In fulfilling its mission and vision, TAAC:  

1.   Respects the integrity of the diversity of cultural expressions
2.   Believes in the inclusiveness of all artists and cultural workers in the arts/culture policy dialogue
3.   Advocates for recognition and equality of cultural worldviews within their historical context 
4.   Embraces principles of cultural democracy that support practices reflecting diverse creative visions of excellence and open dialogue

WHO TAAC SERVES: The organization's originating focus was to provide services to "people of color" in America; specifically, African-Americans, Latinos, Asians and Native Americans. The organization has evolved to recognize the importance of including representatives of all ethnic cultures, in the Dialogue. TAAC supports the idea that America is a country of immigrants to the "New World." We appreciate our Native-American brothers and sisters for allowing us entree to their America. It is important that we all remember our ancestors and the traditions and beliefs that guided their lives. One can be a good American and simultaneously be proud of their ethnic origin, its customs, music, art and spiritual beliefs.

ADVOCACY: TAAC monitors national legislation which may have an impact on its constituency. It's fax alert broadcast system can inform members within hours of important activity in D.C. (paid by membership dues). TAAC participates annually in National Advocacy Day, visiting Congressional offices in Washington D.C. and providing information on the needs of culturally specific artists and arts organizations. Additionally, TAAC is represented at meetings called by the NEA Chair and those of other arts service organizations in the United States whose purpose it is to inform public policy issues.

NATIONAL MAILING LIST: A national database of individuals and organizations of color and others committed to cultural diversity in the arts has been compiled. This mailing list is in constant change and is this countries best source for contacting cultural diverse artists and organizations.