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March 20, 2026

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, one of RAC’s very first funded organizations, is a...Read More

March 12, 2026

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...Read More

March 3, 2026

Missouri State Audit Statement

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...Read More

January 8, 2026

RAC Brings Local Artistry to the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in St. Louis

As fans excitedly flocked to St. Louis for the 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships, the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis (RAC) partnered with the St. Louis Sports Commission to...Read More

December 27, 2025

Regional Arts Commission Board & Committee Meetings 2026

DECEMBER 26, 2025 Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis (RAC) 2 0 2 6 N O T I C E O F M E E T I N G S Note: This notice is also posted at RAC, 4220 Duncan Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110 Contact...Read More

December 10, 2025

RAC Announces Five-Year Strategic Roadmap During Town Hall

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...Read More

December 4, 2025

Requiem of Light – A Mural Honoring the Lives Lost to COVID-19 in St. Louis

The Requiem of Light mural was created as a permanent representation of the civic arts project honoring the thousands of St. Louisans who lost their lives to COVID-19. Conceived and brought to life...Read More

August 19, 2025

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...Read More

July 14, 2025

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...Read More

June 9, 2025

RAC and 4 Hands Brewing Co. Partner to Celebrate Local Artistry with Limited-Edition City Wide Beer Cans

The Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis (RAC) is proud to announce a creative partnership with 4 Hands Brewing Co. to launch a new limited-edition four-pack of City Wide beer featuring...Read More