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
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...
Town Hall Recap — Let’s Keep the Arts Strong in St. Louis | March 19, 2026
Dear Friends of the Arts, For those who were able, thank you for joining us for today’s Town Hall. Your presence, your questions, and your support matter deeply—not just to RAC, but to the entire arts community across St. Louis. This moment is about more than one...
The Latest News and Events at RAC
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...
Town Hall Recap — Let’s Keep the Arts Strong in St. Louis | March 19, 2026
Dear Friends of the Arts, For those who were able, thank you for joining us for today’s Town Hall. Your presence, your questions, and your support matter deeply—not just to RAC, but to the entire arts community across St. Louis. This moment is about more than one...