www.VanguardCulture.com MISSION STATEMENT: To produce and promote innovative cultural programming that advances the visual, performing, and culinary arts while bringing awareness to important cultural, social, and community causes. VISION STATEMENT: We work to advance the reputation of San Diego’s creative industries by producing quality arts journalism that inspires lifelong supporters of the visual, performing, and culinary arts. We produce events that inspire creative collaboration and raise the bar for cultural and culinary experiences in San Diego. We bring increased visibility to various social, cultural and community causes through our Cause of the Quarter program. We recognize that the visual, performing, and culinary arts have the unique ability to bring people together from diverse backgrounds, interests, and resources. We believe that creative communities are inspired communities that serve as economic engines for the region.