About RAC
We are an investor in the arts and artists. We will prioritize quality in all that we do. We believe that equity is an urgent and necessary priority. We believe that every child deserves a well-rounded education that includes the arts. We will promote partnerships to strengthen the sector.
These are the principles that guide our work. Because every artist, organization and generation in our region thrives when the arts around us do, too.
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.
The Regional Arts Commission envisions a region where every resident has the freedom, resources, and opportunities to enjoy a creative life – to share and celebrate their stories, art, and culture and feel a sense of belonging wherever they live, work, or play.
In this more equitable world, every culture is valued, supported and enabled to grow and thrive. A person’s well-being and success in life are not determined by race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, ability, class, or status.
This work requires that we confront inequities of the past, reveal inequities of the present and develop effective strategies to move all of us toward a more equitable future.
A Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
To ensure a full creative life for every St. Louisan, RAC commits to champion policies and practices that promote diversity, racial equity, accessibility, and inclusion in the arts.
The Latest News and Events at RAC
In the News – Bayer Fund Awards The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis with $15,000 Grant
(photo courtesy of The St. Louis American) A Regional Arts Commission operational grant recipient had some welcomed news to start the new year. The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis was just awarded a $15,000 grant from the Bayer Fund to support its New Art in the...
Local Singer Honors Greatest Generation Through Song
Her passion for singing started in a church. Elizabeth Lakamp was only a child, but she noticed something that changed her life. “I saw a baby looking at me over her mother’s shoulders,” she explained. “She had a look of wonderment and amazement as I was singing.”...