The National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC) is led by a dedicated group of individuals who share a core set of values. This group includes a national board of directors, national office staff and national advisory council, all committed to:
Advocacy
Providing a strong voice for Arts and Culture in all its forms and manifestations for Latinos regardless of ethnicity, religion, ag
e, gender, sexual orientation and physical abilities. Empowerment
Improving the severe under-capitalization of the artistic communities of color in general, and the Latino arts community in particular. Equality
Voicing our repudiation of all forms of discrimination, including but not limited to: racism, sexism, ageism and discrimination against gay, le***an, transgender, people living with a disability and undocumented populations. Promoting the importance of multi-lingual and multi-ethnic environments that incubate the creation of art and promote and disseminate cultural initiatives by Latino artists, arts organizations, cultural workers, scholars and other sectors. Ethics
Guiding our business practices by a strict set of principles that reflect fairness, inclusivity, collectivity, and transparency in all endeavors.