Goals

The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea's goals, as enacted by the Center's Authority Board, are to…

• exemplify and promote quality Kentucky artisan products, Kentucky cultural heritage experiences, traveler services, and hospitality.
• provide visitors with unique and authentic on-site experiences and also stimulate visits to Kentucky cultural heritage businesses and attractions in the region and throughout Kentucky.
• generate interest in and provide information about Kentucky's artisan traditions and today's diverse Kentucky artisans, their processes, and their works.
• generate increased sales of works made by Kentucky artisans, through sales on-site and in other facilities.
• provide greater visibility for and generate increased sales of quality agricultural and other center-appropriate products that are made or produced in Kentucky.
• provide visitors with excellent dining opportunities that feature quality Kentucky products, Kentucky dishes, and service.
• develop linkages and manage all resources wisely, to maximize the Center's positive economic, educational, and quality of life impact throughout the state of Kentucky.