It shall be the purpose of the Augusta Arts Council to act as a coordinating, educational and service organization to foster, promote, encourage and increase the knowledge, appreciation and practice of the Arts in Augusta, Kansas and the surrounding areas.  It is also the mission of the Augusta Arts Council to preserve the Augusta Historic Theatre and to maintain and enhance its entertainment, historical and architectural value to the community.

The Augusta Arts Council is a non-profit organization supported by membership dues, gifts from individuals, businesses, corporations and grants.  The Augusta Arts Council operates the Augusta Historic Theatre and the Augusta Fine Arts Centre & Gallery.