About RAC
OUR MISSION: As the leading public catalyst for arts and culture in St. Louis, the Regional Arts Commission leverages the power of creativity to strengthen and enrich our community.
As the biggest public funder of the arts in St. Louis, our top priority has always been supporting the diverse collective of artists and arts organizations that make our extraordinary arts and culture community so vibrant. Since our beginning in 1985, we have provided more than 7,300 grants worth over $115 million. We are more than a funder. We are a passionate advocate, a true partner, and a leading catalyst for positive change in the arts and culture sector.
About RAC
OUR MISSION: As the leading public catalyst for arts and culture in St. Louis, the Regional Arts Commission leverages the power of creativity to strengthen and enrich our community.
As the biggest public funder of the arts in St. Louis, our top priority has always been supporting the diverse collective of artists and arts organizations that make our extraordinary arts and culture community so vibrant. Since our beginning in 1985, we have provided more than 7,300 grants worth over $115 million. We are more than a funder. We are a passionate advocate, a true partner, and a leading catalyst for positive change in the arts and culture sector.
The Latest News and Events at RAC
2026 Guide to Arts Summer Camps in St. Louis
School’s almost out, and summer in St. Louis is packed with ways for kids and teens to get creative. Across the region, arts camps are opening their doors for hands-on experiences in theater, music, visual art, and more. Artist First: Youth Studio Through guided...
Longtime RAC Grantee Circus Harmony Celebrates 25 Years
Did you know that St. Louis has a place where you can run away and join the circus… and still be home in time for dinner? Circus Harmony, for which RAC was one of its first funders, is a recognized worldwide leader in circus arts education and youth development. This...
The Latest News and Events at RAC
2026 Guide to Arts Summer Camps in St. Louis
School’s almost out, and summer in St. Louis is packed with ways for kids and teens to get creative. Across the region, arts camps are opening their doors for hands-on experiences in theater, music, visual art, and more. Artist First: Youth Studio Through guided...
Longtime RAC Grantee Circus Harmony Celebrates 25 Years
Did you know that St. Louis has a place where you can run away and join the circus… and still be home in time for dinner? Circus Harmony, for which RAC was one of its first funders, is a recognized worldwide leader in circus arts education and youth development. This...