Resources

The Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis has partnered with Culturalyst to offer a new resource to connect artists of all disciplines in St. Louis City and County to the community. 

Network with other artists and arts organizations. Find local opportunities. Get paid for your art. All in one place. 

This is just the start.

We are working on the backend to ensure all aspects of Culturalyst are fully ready for you in January 2025.

For now, create your artist profile and take a peek at what is to come.

Have feedback about Culturalyst? Email us at info@racstl.org

Artist resources

If you’re an artist in the region, check out our resources to help you advance your career and contribute to the vibrancy and vitality of our community.

Arts Organization Resources

If you are one of the region’s many nonprofit arts organizations, check out our resources designed to help your organization thrive in its development of the arts.

Partner Resources

ARPA for the Art Logos + Style Guide
Sample Social Media Posts for Grantees
One of the best ways to spread the word about the impact the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis has on the region is to acknowledge your grant on social media.

Sample Posts 

Click Here for Sample Facebook and Instagram Posts for Artist Support Grants

Click Here for Sample Facebook and Instagram Posts for Program Support Grants

Click Here for Sample Facebook and Instagram Posts for Organizational Grants 

You might be wondering, “who do I tag on each platform?” When you acknowledge the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis, we asked you tag our official Facebook page (#1). We also ask you tag our official Instagram account (#3). So what is #2? That’s our new Facebook page connected to our tourism brand – StLouisArts.org. It’s all about celebrating all the cool things we have to do in St. Louis! Though our Instagram account shares the StLouisArts.org branding, we still use it to help lift up our sector and our artists.

If you aren’t following us – please do!

  1. Facebook – Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis
  2. Facebook – St. Louis Arts
  3. Instagram – St. Louis Arts

If you ever have questions about how to acknowledge RACSTL or need a bit of advice on how to market your artistry, we’re here to help. Email us anytime – info@racstl.org.

Website Acknowledgement
By acknowledging your RACSTL grant on your website, you are helping bring awareness to the work we do and the importance of supporting local artists, arts programs and arts organizations. 

What You Can Do: 

  • RACSTL logo displayed prominently in your supporter section (make sure it is our current logo found here). 
  • Write a blog post about your grant or post the official news release. 
  • Place a blurb in your announcements section. 

*Please link your image, blog post or announcement to the racstl.org website. Not only will it allow people to learn more about the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis, but it also helps your website’s Search Engine Optimization (SEO). 

important data

CREATIVES
COUNT

Creatives Count is a research study led by the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis and conducted by WolfBrown. Through surveys and qualitative research, the study explores the region’s creatives—their practices, goals, income, resources, barriers, and community engagement, especially focused on engaging creatives of color, addressing their past underrepresentation in research.

AEP6

The Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis partnered with Americans for the Arts on the sixth national study of the economic impact of the nonprofit and arts culture industry, Arts and Economic Prosperity 6. This study, which is conducted approximately every five years, gauges the economic impact (on employment, government revenue, and household income) of spending by nonprofit arts and culture organizations and the event-related spending by their audiences.

SOUND
DIPLOMACY

Sound Diplomacy is a collaborative effort with the St. Louis Music Initiative, the Kranzberg Arts Foundation, and the Regional Arts Commission that focused on amplifying the voice of the St. Louis music community, ensuring its experiences and contributions are recognized. The report offers adaptable recommendations to support a sustainable, equitable, and thriving music ecosystem in St. Louis.

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Please note that linked sites and resources are NOT affiliated with or maintained by RAC. RAC is not responsible for their content.