The Business Committee for the Arts, Inc. (BCA), founded in 1967 by David Rockefeller, is a national not-for-profit organization that brings business and the arts together. It provides businesses of all sizes with the services and resources necessary to develop and advance partnerships with the arts that benefit business, the arts and the community.

The mission of the Business Committee for the Arts, Inc. (BCA) is to ensure that the arts flourish in America by encouraging, inspiring and stimulating businesses to support the arts in the workplace, in education and in the community.

The Value of the Arts

• The arts are essential to the quality of life in a community. The arts, along with educational institutions, health and human services and housing, help make a community livable and an attractive place to live, visit and work.
• The arts are a critical component in K-12 education. The arts increase SAT scores, improve academic performance and problem-solving skills, help redirect at-risk students, and are essential to the development of a skilled and creative workforce.
• The arts are good for business. The arts offer opportunities to build customer and client relationships, enhance employee and community relations, and attract and retain employees. The arts also enhance economic vitality by purchasing goods and services and generating sales for other businesses.
• The arts affirm and celebrate who we are. Beyond their intrinsic value, the arts stimulate creative thinking and foster an appreciation and understanding of various cultures.

Support the arts. It’s good for the arts, the community, and your business.