About Us

Photographed : Cultural Activities Board Members, Ramon Ramirez, Jr., Sylvia Aldape, Edna Pena, Cultural Activities Board Chair, Dr. Dahlia Guerra and Board Member Dr. Glenn Martinez. Not photographed: Cultural Activities Board Member, Desirée Mendez-Caltzontzint

Mission

The mission of Edinburg’s Cultural Activities Board is to preserve, promote, develop and encourage the community’s cultural expression and enhance the quality of life in the City of Edinburg.
Edinburg’s CAB will promote a nurturing environment to advance the knowledge, discovery and engagement in visual/performing arts, creative writing, music, dance and other forms of self-expression.

Vision

Our vision is for Edinburg to be the premier cultural destination where all can be enriched by, share in and celebrate our diverse arts and cultural history.

Beliefs

• We believe that arts and cultural experiences are vital to the well being, growth and economic health of the community.
• We value the uniqueness and worth of the diverse culture.
• We believe in intergenerational exchange and sharing of talents, knowledge and ideas.
• We believe that everyone must have access to a total experience of the arts.
• We believe everyone should be encouraged to achieve their highest potential of personal development through creative expression.