MISSION
The Immigrant Culture and Art Association is a not for profit organization, which joins efforts and expertise with others, to provide programs and services in communities to introduce, promote and preserve the cultural and artistic expressions, experiences and abilities of immigrants to enrich Canadian Society.

VISION
The Immigrant Culture and Art Association envisions a Canada that recognizes and values the cultures, arts, and contributions of immigrant artists, and cultural workers, their organizations, and communities to the quality of life.VALUES
We at the Immigrant Culture and Art Association aim to be inclusive, innovative, collaborative, active, and visible

Main objectives of the Immigrant Culture & Art Association are:

• Providing opportunities to the children and youth of immigrants and low-income families and involving them in productive, secure, and safe activities through art education and cultural eventsInvolving and integrating new immigrant artists and cultural workers into the mainstream artistic and cultural community life, settlement and integrationJob search and product marketing services for Immigrant and low-income artists and cultural workersExploring resources, enabling artists, musicians and cultural workers to earn their livelihood by working in their own professionIntroducing colourful culture and art from different parts of the world into the Canadian multicultural mosaic.Organizing and participating in the immigrant culture, positive customs, traditions, exhibitions, celebrations, events, festivals, music, arts, crafts and fashion shows and eventsAntiracism and peace programs in schools and communities through artSupporting and organizing sport activities that bring cultural diversity and peace among children, youth and communitiesParticipating in joint artistic educational and community programs with others having similar goals Developing a home-based business for immigrant women who have rich experiences in arts, crafts, knitting, sewing and cookingWorking towards increased access and equity for diverse cultures, faiths, nationalities, and communities through arranging dialogues, workshops, and outreach programs through art and culture initiativesPlanning to incorporate artistic programs that will focus on examining, and exhibiting the importance of healthy environmentRecognizing the connection between the healthy environment and the health of diverse communitiesSupporting and recognizing the diverse places of spirituality and faiths, to integrate diverse communities in the Canadian society Developing cultural and art web sites, publications and educational programsOrganizing programs to support artists, musicians, writers, cultural workers and activists abroad who are under suppression

• Fundraising programs as a financial base for immigrant art and cultural association activities