OUR MISSION/VISION

Mission: The mission of the Friends of the Chief is to preserve, program and manage the multi-use historic Chief Theater that contributes to the cultural and economic vitality of Downtown Steamboat Springs.

Vision: Friends of the Chief is recognized as the progressive leader in providing a premier multi-use facility with diverse programming that contributes to the cultural and economic vibrancy of Historic Downtown Steamboat Springs.

The Friends of Chief charitable purpose includes:

• Maintain a multiuse cultural facility for the community of Steamboat Springs,

• Colorado and communities of the Yampa Valley

• Foster emerging arts and cultural opportunities that include, but are not

• limited to performing, literary, visual, film and the culinary arts.

• Encourage the growth of arts through education and outreach

• Program and support diverse art and cultural programs of the highest quality.

• Advocate for historic preservation opportunities for the Chief Theater and the Historic Downtown District of Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

The Friends of the Chief exhibit leadership through three core values:

• Collaboration

• Diversification

• Credibility

The Friends of the Chief plan and lead the organization through five primary strategic areas:

• Organizational Development – Non-profit Best Practices

•  Development - Fundraising

•  Program – Diversity and Quality

•  Facility Maintenance and Development

•  Marketing and Public Relations – Non-profit Best Practices