As fans excitedly flock to St. Louis for the 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships, the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis (RAC) has partnered with the St. Louis Sports Commission to infuse our region’s creative energy to elevate the experience.
Over the next few days, U.S. champions will be crowned in the women’s, men’s, pairs and ice dance disciplines. This gathering of more than 180 top athletes also serves as the final qualifying event prior to the selection of the U.S. Olympic Figure Skating Team that will represent Team USA at the Olympic Winter Games Milano-Cortina 2026.
RAC has provided both financial and planning support and, as mentioned in this KSDK segment, local creatives are contributing to this citywide celebration of arts, sports, and culture, including a special, locally designed scarf that’s “some of the best, coolest swag [they’ve] ever seen.”
“Successful cities across the country know that bringing the arts together with sports creates a more memorable experience for fans and visitors alike,” said Jay Scherder, RAC communications and partnerships director. “Through our partnership with the St. Louis Sports Commission, RAC is bringing the arts into the heart of the U.S. Figure Skating Championships and showcasing St. Louis as a must-visit destination.”
Through a partnership with Gateway Arch Park Foundation, the popular Winterfest celebration in Downtown’s Kiener Plaza has been extended through the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, with programming and events Jan. 9, 10, and 11. Collaborating directly with local artists, RAC has curated a mix of music, live visual art, hands-on art experiences, and special athlete gifts to showcase the region’s world-class arts and culture scene, including:
- Locally designed scarves by Fryd Okra for every competing athlete – visitors can see this scaled up design featured on windows at Downtown’s historic Wainwright Building.
- Custom-painted ice skates by Brock Seals, who will be painting live at Enterprise Center on Friday, Jan. 9 – one pair of skates will be autographed by the 2026 U.S. Olympic Figure Skating Team, which will be selected in St. Louis, and raffled off to a lucky winner. You can enter the raffle here.
- Hands-on arts activities by Perennial and Central Print
- Music and sounds by Ryan Marquez and J. She Beatz
- Art display by artist and muralist Carolyn Lewis
All Winterfest events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. A full schedule with dates and times can be found at archpark.org/events/Winterfest.
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