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
IMAGINE! – A Mural Celebrating 40 Years of the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis
To celebrate the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis’ 40th anniversary and highlight the importance of art and community, RAC invited two of St. Louis’s most prolific muralists, Cbabi Bayoc and Robert Fishbone, to create a special mural commemorating RAC’s work over...
Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis Gives More Than $3.7 Million in Grants to Local Arts Organizations and Programs
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...
The Latest News and Events at RAC
IMAGINE! – A Mural Celebrating 40 Years of the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis
To celebrate the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis’ 40th anniversary and highlight the importance of art and community, RAC invited two of St. Louis’s most prolific muralists, Cbabi Bayoc and Robert Fishbone, to create a special mural commemorating RAC’s work over...
Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis Gives More Than $3.7 Million in Grants to Local Arts Organizations and Programs
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...