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RAC Celebrates 40 Years in 2025

Since 1985, RAC has been at the center of shaping and supporting St. Louis’ incredible arts and culture scene. Learn more about RAC’s transformative impact and join us for our 40th Birthday Bash celebration on Aug. 28. 

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RAC Gives More Than $3.7 Million in Grants to Local Arts Organizations and Programs

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Culturalyst: Connecting Creatives With Community

Looking to network with artists and arts organizations? Want to find opportunities to amplify your work? Trying to connect with and hire artists? Introducing Culturalyst!  This brand new resource connecting creatives in St. Louis City and County with community. Instead of scouring the internet for opportunities and joining multiple platforms to network, Culturalyst has them all hosted in one place—artist directory, calls for art, residencies, and more.

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The Arts are Big Business in St. Louis

The arts and culture sector contributes jobs, produces economic activity, and attracts tourists to St. Louis every year.

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Find Your Vibe at StLouisArts.org

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When You Support the Arts,
You Support St. Louis

Please consider helping bolster our local arts and culture sector through a donation to the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis. Your gift will help fund our various grants and program for artists.

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RAC’s 40th Birthday Bash

8.28.25 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm | Midway West @ Union Station

YOU’RE INVITED! Join us for a legendary party like no other in celebration of St. Louis’ culture and creativity – past, present and future.

Whether you’re a longtime grantee, a local creative looking to connect, or someone who never likes to miss a memorable moment, all are welcome.

You won’t want to miss the incredible performances, creative activities, free delicious bites & mocktails, a cash bar, and a few special surprises.

This milestone belongs to you as much as it does to us. This is OUR story of creating – together. It’s time to celebrate!

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RAC Gives More Than $3.7 Million in Grants

The Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis (RAC) awarded a total of $3,723,212 in funding following the organizations’ 2025 grants cycle for arts and culture organizations and programs in St. Louis city and county. The majority of dollars were awarded to arts nonprofits, with $3,282,000 going to 122 organizations. A total of 52 nonprofits producing programming with an arts focus will receive $441,212.

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RAC Webinar Recap: Arts Disciplines or Arts Industries?

If you missed RAC’s webinar on June 23 presenting new research over discipline-specific insights tailored to the needs of both artists and arts organizations, a full recap is now available. Topics included workforce estimates informed by RAC and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, compensation estimates for artists and arts administrators, trends in consumer behavior of arts audiences and ROI among key industries comparing benchmark metrics to 2023 data.

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RAC and 4 Hands Brewing Co. Partner to Celebrate Local Artistry with Limited-Edition City Wide Beer Cans

RAC is proud to announce a creative partnership with 4 Hands Brewing Co. on a limited-edition City Wide beer, featuring original artwork by five St. Louis artists. Celebrate with us at the City Wide Artist Series Meet & Greet on July 18—an evening of artist talks, Q&As, a live DJ, and delicious beer.

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