When you support RACSTL, you support local artists and arts organizations in St. Louis.
The demand for funding in the arts and culture sector continues to rise.
Your support means we can do more.
“When we look to RACSTL for the next 40 years, I want it said that we did things that people didn’t think were possible. We told stories that needed to be shared. And not only is St. Louis a better place for it, but our region is better for it, and our nation is better for it.”
– Vanessa Cooksey, RACSTL President & CEO
million dollars in economic impact from the St. Louis arts and culture sector every year.
jobs supported by arts and culture activity in St. Louis.
%
of the St. Louis community say the arts inspire a sense of pride.
All data was collected from Arts and Economic Prosperity 6
When you support RACSTL, you support the arts.
“Without [the RACSTL grant] I wouldn’t have been able to go [to the residency]. The support matters and I think what RAC has done in the past few years since Vanessa came on board has just been phenomenal.”
– Mark Witzling, Artist Support Grantee
“We cannot exist in this world without art. [St. Louis Artworks] is a place where we highlight art to the level that it should be recognized.”
– Jacqueline Dace, St. Louis Artworks Executive Director, Organizational Support Grantee
“These organizations [including RACSTL] contributed to the relaunch [of River Styx] by believing in the historic value of the magazine.”
– Deborah Taffa, River Styx Editor-In-Chief, Program Support Grantee
How will you support the ARTs?
Partner with RACSTL to advocate for the arts and culture sector in St. Louis. Make your voice heard – attend a public meeting, thank elected officials who support the arts, and join us for Arts Advocacy Day.
When you donate to RACSTL, you support the artists and arts organizations that make St. Louis thrive. Work alongside us to invest in one of our region’s most cherished assets – the arts and culture scene.
From art openings at a stunning neighborhood gallery and Broadway-bound performances at an intimate, state-of-the-art theatre to live music at an underground venue and an open mic night hosted by local comics, you can find something that fits your vibe. Get out and support the incredible arts and culture in St. Louis.
We understand and support the arts ecosystem and can ensure your donation has the greatest impact.
The Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis envisions a region where every resident has the freedom, resources and opportunities to enjoy a full creative life – to experience and celebrate stories, arts and culture, and foster a sense of belonging.
As the largest public funder of the arts in St. Louis, RACSTL’s top priority has always been supporting the diverse collective of artists and arts organizations that make our world-class arts and culture community so vibrant. Since 1985, RACSTL has infused the arts ecosystem with
MORE THAN 7,300 GRANTS WORTH OVER $115 MILLION
But we are more than a funder. We are a passionate ADVOCATE, a true PARTNER, and a leading CATALYST for supporting the evolving needs of the arts and culture sector. Our approach to grantmaking is rooted in our values of accessibility, equity and transparency.
The Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis is a trusted partner in the arts and a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization. | EIN #: 43-1363303