The Hillsboro 2020 Vision and Action Plan requires expanding support for and access to arts and cultural activities.  To fulfill this need the City has developed the Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council (HACC).  The HACC is a citizen advisory committee appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council.  Under the general direction of the City Council, the HACC oversees policies and programs pertaining to arts and culture for the City of Hillsboro.  It is housed in the Parks and Recreation Department and is administered by the City of Hillsboro’s Cultural Arts Program Manager.  The mission of the Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council is to promote and support the growth of arts and culture as assets for a vital, prosperous and livable community.

HACC Objectives

• To encourage and celebrate a diverse range of arts and cultural expressions in keeping with Hillsboro's unique identity and sense of place.
• To build capacity and collaborations among artists and arts and cultural organizations and with other community interests.
• To expand awareness and opportunities for cultural participation.
• To promote life-long cultural learning through the arts and culture.
• To further integrate the arts and culture into Hillsboro's civic priorities.