1 Manchester Craftsmen's Guild is a multi-discipline, minority directed, center for arts and learning that employs the visual and performing arts to foster a sense of accomplishment and hope in the urban community. Its mission is to.

• Educate and inspire urban youth through the arts and mentored training in life skills;
  
• Preserve, present and promote jazz and visual arts to stimulate intercultural understanding, appreciation and enhancement of the quality of life for our audiences; and,
  
• Equip and educate leaders to further demonstrate entrepreneurial potential.

The Principles of MCG:

• I am aware of how my work intentionally and unintentionally influences others.
  
• I will design and shape solutions to problems.
  
• I will listen with the intent to understand and be responsive.
  
• I will acknowledge my limitations and embrace life-long learning opportunities.
  
• I will conduct myself with reason, focus and belief.

History
Bill Strickland Biography