by Savannah Babington | Sep 4, 2026 | Impact Stories, In the News, Newsroom, Press Releases, RAC News
Photo Credit: Paint Louis 2025 | paintlouis.com A new study conducted in partnership with Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis (RAC), provides an in-depth exploration of the lived experiences of 100 young Black creatives in the St. Louis region. Young Black...
by Savannah Babington | Jul 29, 2026 | In the News, Newsroom, RAC News
Thank you to everyone who joined RAC’s Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, where RAC provided an overview of the 2027-2030 grantmaking model and organizational updates. If you were unable to attend or would like to revisit the information shared,...
by Savannah Babington | May 4, 2026 | Newsroom, RAC News
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...
by Jason Schipkowski | Mar 12, 2026 | In the News, Newsroom
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...
by Jason Schipkowski | Mar 3, 2026 | In the News, Newsroom
The Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis has received notice from the Missouri State Auditor’s Office that it will initiate a formal audit following a preliminary review of complaints submitted through its statewide public Whistleblower Hotline. The Auditor’s letter...
by Jason Schipkowski | Dec 10, 2025 | Newsroom, RAC News, Uncategorized
During a virtual town hall on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, Vanessa Cooksey, President and CEO of the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis (RAC), reflected on RAC’s impact on the St. Louis region’s arts and culture sector over the past 40 years, including progress...
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