The Corvallis Arts Center is a nonprofit organization whose stated mission includes "inspiring creativity and contributing to community well-being" through diverse exhibitions, cultural events and providing the Corvallis, Oregon community with outreach and educational services relating to the arts. The center offers arts experiences, classes and workshops, with a particular focus on the needs of young artists and low barrier community art making. More than a dozen teaching artists working in a range of mediums conduct classes, exhibits, and demonstrations in connection with the center's work.