The Regional Arts Commission leads, strengthens and gives voice to a creative community where every citizen can be proud to live, work and play in a world-class region. In short, we are proud of our St. Louis cultural identity and want to do whatever we can to grow, sustain and promote that identity in the future. We are at the forefront of helping transform St. Louis into a more vibrant, creative and economically thriving community through the arts – and want everyone to know just how special the creative community is within the region. Our organization was founded in 1985 to promote, encourage and foster the arts and cultural institutions in St. Louis City and County, and to contribute to the economic development of the area through a strong presence of the arts. RAC is a leader in providing innovation, access and creative solutions to economic and community development. We advocate respect, inclusion and appreciation of the diverse cultures of all individuals, and are always striving to achieve creative methods of community growth.
Fair Saint Louis 2016 – America’s Biggest Birthday Party in Forest Park! Join us this July in St. Louis’ iconic Forest Park, which was recently named “Best City Park” in the nation by USA Today, as we celebrate our nation’s independence. Saturday, July 2, through Monday, July 4, the grounds that once hosted the 1904 World’s Fair will welcome back fairgoers to experience three days of memorable fun and entertainment. Keeping with Fair tradition, this year’s event will feature a variety of free family entertainment, live music from nationally-recognized recording artists, and much more. And as always, an unforgettable, world class fireworks show will close out each night of the Fair. Mark your calendars for July 2, 3 and 4, and we’ll see you in Forest Park for America’s Biggest Birthday Party!
THE CHAPEL is a not-for-profit music venue, performance space and art gallery. Through generous supporters, THE CHAPEL provides all services free of charge to artists and musicians. Bands always take all of their cover. Theatre groups are not charged rent. Artists take full commission for work sold. Drinks are always free - donated by friends of THE CHAPEL. We support St. Louis as it positions itself as a premier city for the arts and music. THE CHAPEL is a Sanctuary For The Arts, a converted gothic structure behind Memorial Presbyterian Church, across from Forest Park, next to Washington University, at 6238 Alexander Dr., St Louis, MO 63105.
The Regional Arts Commission is the area's largest annual funder of the arts, dedicated to cultivating, fostering and promoting the arts in the St. Louis region.
Bill Christman's Ars Populi Gallery (now known as Joe's Cafe Gallery) is an additional art and sometimes movie space next to the world-renowned Joe's Cafe BYOB music venue.
The Social Programming Board (SPB) is an Executive Entity of the Student Union at Washington University in Saint Louis, charged with providing entertaining and educational activities in the form of concerts, comedians, and special events. These programs will work to fulfill the programming aspect of Student Union’s purpose and help create a more vibrant campus community. As the Student Union’s principal student programming body, the SPB’s programming will emphasize its mission of service to the campus community and to the undergraduate students in particular. In fulfilling these responsibilities, the SPB will be responsive to the diverse interests and programming needs of the campus community.