Pittsburgh's only non-profit dedicated exclusively to presenting contemporary photography. Founded in 1979, Silver Eye Center for Photography promotes the power of contemporary photography and visual storytelling to inform, engage and inspire diverse audiences and communities. Central to our mission is the creation of innovative exhibitions and programs that bring forward issues, ideas and perspectives relevant to our times. We are also committed to directly supporting today's artists through fellowships, professional development and other opportunities for creative and professional growth. With our singular focus, we remain a unique, highly-respected national organization and a vital civic and cultural resource in Pittsburgh and the region. The following core principles and values grow out of our mission and vision and serve to guide our work: Quality: To support the highest standards of excellence in all we do. Innovation: To remain at the forefront of supporting new kinds of artistic practice, multi-disciplinary learning, connectivity and knowledge creation, both inside and outside our physical walls. Creativity: To foster an environment conducive to and supportive of the creative process. Relevance: To remain agile in our thinking and responsive to current and emerging trends, technologies, opportunities and challenges. Audience Centered: To place audience needs and experiences at the center of organizational planning and the delivery of exhibitions, programs, resources, and services, within both our physical and online spaces. Diversity: To value and promote an organizational culture that embraces diversity of ideas, perspectives, practices, and audiences. Openness: To promote the healthy exchange and debate of issues and ideas and to be clear and honest in communications with the public, partnering individuals and organizations, and among the Board and staff. Commitment and Responsibility: To ensure organizational continuity, stability and growth through the highest level of legal, ethical and fiscal responsibility and stewardship.