River Styx Relaunch: Literary Journal Continues to Make Waves

by Savannah Babington | Mar 19, 2024 | Impact Stories

River Styx, St. Louis’ oldest literary and visual arts journal, has officially relaunched its publication. For over 48 years, they have inspired local and national audiences with moving poetry and striking visual pieces. Though extreme financial and staffing struggles...

In the St. Louis Business Journal: The Arts Contributed $868M to St. Louis Economy in 2022

by Jason Schipkowski | Feb 15, 2024 | Impact Stories, In the News, Newsroom, RAC News

As seen in the St. Louis Business Journal recently, the arts spark economic development, bring millions of tourists to the region and have put St. Louis on the map as a leading arts and culture destination. As St. Louis positions itself as a great place to work, live...

RAC Grant Recipients Honored in 2024 Missouri Art Awards

by Savannah Babington | Feb 12, 2024 | Impact Stories, In the News, RAC News

Since 1983, the Missouri Arts Council have hosted the Missouri Art Awards to honor a variety of individuals, organizations, and communities throughout the state for their significant contributions to Missouri’s artistic and cultural legacy. On Feb. 7, two Regional...

St. Louis Business Journal Feature: Vanessa Cooksey is Increasing Visibility of the Arts in the St. Louis Business Community

by Jason Schipkowski | Jan 23, 2024 | Impact Stories, In the News, Newsroom, RAC News

Vanessa Cooksey’s journey has taken her to Dallas, Austin and Atlanta. Now, the President & CEO of the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis (RACSTL) is combining her significant experience with her passion for creativity, entrepreneurship and community to...

Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Honored with National Arts Leadership Award for Work with Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis

by Jason Schipkowski | Jan 19, 2024 | Impact Stories, In the News, Press Releases

Americans for the Arts and The United States Conference of Mayors will present the National Award for Local Arts Leadership in Washington D.C. on January 19.  Mayor Jones is the sole recipient of the award for major metropolitan areas. St. Louis – In late 2022, Mayor...

Post-Ferguson, Artist Strengthens Local Arts Community Through Poetry

by Jason Schipkowski | Jan 16, 2024 | Artist Feature, Impact Stories

It’s hard to nail down just everything Dannie Boyd does. Boyd, who works under the name Dannie B, is a poet, a photographer, and spoken word artist; he’s also an adjunct professor of communications at St. Louis Community College – Florissant Valley. Born and...