40 Years of Funding Performance: Reflecting on St. Louis’ Vibrant Performing Arts Scene
For 40 years now, RAC has supported and uplifted the performing arts in St. Louis. From lively productions at Opera Theatre to intimate experimental musical performances from New Music Circle, a lot of RAC’s very first grantees are still hosting incredible performances across the city.
40 Years of Funding Beauty: The Art Making the Gateway City a Destination
RAC is a large part of what makes the city unique, and its funding of the art cements it as a destination of culture in the region. Since the city’s founding, St. Louis has been known as a musical locus — attracting and molding brilliant Blues and Jazz stars who would rock the nation. Four of RAC’s first grantees understand the importance of music in the community, and for decades they have upheld the city’s legacy as a stepping-stone and haven for musicians.
40 Years of Funding Art in Your Community — RAC Celebrates St. Louis Art Through the Decades
If you’ve ever enjoyed walking through the city and checking out its eye-catching murals, attending a free Shakespeare play in Forest Park, enjoying a performance at the Muny, or savoring a beer and a concert at the Sheldon, then the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis has impacted you on a personal level.