The institution now known as the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette was founded as the Lafayette Art Association on April 14, 1909. After a “general awakening of art interests all over (the) country and state” some of Lafayette residents saw a chance to “stimulate and encourage interest in art and to give annual exhibitions, and also to establish and maintain permanent collections of works of art.” In 1982, the organization received accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, and changed the name to the Greater Lafayette Museum of Art. In 2000, the name of the organization became the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette, to bring "Art" to the forefront. To read more about the history of the museum, please visit http://www.artlafayette.org/history/. Mission Statement The mission of the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette is to celebrate the power of art to inspire, instruct, challenge and build community through collections, exhibitions, events, educational and cultural programs. Follow us on social media! Facebook - @lafayetteart Instagram - @lafayette_art Twitter - @lafayette_art Youtube - Art Museum Greater Lafayette