Visual AIDS utilizes the visual arts to promote AIDS awareness and historicizes the contributions of artists with HIV and the estates of artists lost to AIDS.Visual AIDS utilizes art to fight AIDS by provoking dialogue, supporting HIV+ artists, and preserving a legacy, because AIDS is not over.

Core values

- **Addressing Stigma and Awareness**: Visual AIDS uses art to provoke dialogue and reduce stigma around HIV/AIDS, which is crucial for public health and social acceptance[3].
- **Supporting Artists**: The organization provides various forms of support, including financial assistance, exhibition opportunities, and advocacy for artists living with HIV/AIDS[3].
- **Community Engagement**: Projects like LOVE POSITIVE WOMEN and Day With(out) Art engage communities in acts of love, caring, and awareness, fostering a sense of community and support[2][3].
- **Preserving Legacy**: Visual AIDS preserves the work and legacy of artists affected by HIV/AIDS, contributing to cultural history and art activism[3].