The mission of the Licking County Arts is to provide leadership in the development of art education, exhibitions, and outreach programming; to be a liaison for artists, not-for-profit organizations, businesses, and government in partnerships that develop diverse art opportunities in Licking County.

The Licking County Arts, formerly Licking County Art Association, is a non-profit that has been in existence since the 1960’s. It is an organization of artists and art lovers. Over the years, the focus has remained to promote the arts and artists in the community, though the building locations have changed.