The Merrimack Valley Artisans Mission Statement:
 
   For the Artists:
      Unite local artists and craftsmen who create and support high quality art and fine craft
      Provide peer support for fellow artists and craftsmen
      Educate artists in aesthetics and technical development
      Educate artists in business aspects of promoting and selling their work

   For the Community:
      Educate the public about the arts
      Support art in the local school system
      Encourage and support the development of young artists
      Provide financial awards, grants and scholarships for art education

The art of craft...   the craft of art