• Karen Craigo by a lake in winter, her image flanked by the front covers of her two books

Karen Craigo of Springfield, Missouri Poet Laureate 2019-2021

The Missouri Arts Council supports the arts that strengthen the cultural, educational, and economic vitality of our state.

“Holiday Magic” concert

St. Louis Children’s Choirs

December 7

"Holiday Magic" concert by St. Louis Children's Choirs, December 7

Missouri Arts Council plans for the future under the Office of the Lieutenant Governor

CoMo Ramblers’ gatherings build community for Mid-Missouri singer/songwriters

Two musicians singing

Our free Grant Information Workshops throughout the state through December 3

Kirksville Arts remembers the 2016 fire, looks to the future

483

Organizations Funded Through Grants in FY18

$4.4 million

Grants for FY18

97%

Missouri House Districts Served