Mission Statement:

The Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art enriches teaching and learning on the campuses of Northwestern University and in the communities of their surrounding regions by:

Presenting art across time, cultures, and media;

Convening interdisciplinary discussions in which art is a springboard for exploring issues and ideas; 

Collecting art that supports the Northwestern University curriculum.

Vision Statement:

 - To be a dynamic, imaginative, and innovative teaching and learning resource at Northwestern University through an artistic program that is a springboard for thought-provoking discussions relevant to the curriculum and to our lives today.

 - To inspire and develop a new generation of artists, scholars, and arts professionals by providing experiential learning opportunities bridging the classroom and the world beyond the campus.

 - To serve as a crossroad between campus and community, by creating an environment where all visitors feel welcome to participate.