Mission Statement of the Ruskin Society of North America

 

The Ruskin Society of North America is committed to teaching and practicing John Ruskin’s principles for making the world a more humane and happier place through the creation and implementation of specific projects, including educational programs, conferences and lectures, art exhibitions, and cultural outreach. The purposes of the Society are:

· To develop local programs and projects that adapt and apply Ruskin’s ideas about education, the environment, and the arts; to draw people together in collaboration to improve and enrich their communities through educational initiatives, arts programs and exhibitions, and by supporting creative enterprises and the work of craftspeople.

· To promote respect for and engagement with the natural world and to provide opportunities for positive and productive experiences with nature, particularly for young people