Missouri Arts Council – The State of the Arts

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FEATURED ARTISTS PROGRAM: Grant Kniffen, “No Special Effects…Just Talent,” acrylic on hardboard | Jen Everett, from “Unheard Sounds, Come Through” installation, found objects | Laura Bigger, “Coal” from “Elements” series; watercolor, silkscreen, and monotype | Ralph Hepola playing contemporary jazz on his tuba

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

Our Commitment to Cultural Equity

A core value of the Missouri Arts Council is to celebrate Missouri’s cultural richness and diversity. All Missourians deserve to benefit from public investments in the arts. To support a full creative life for all, the Missouri Arts Council commits to championing policies and practices of cultural equity that empower a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and accessible state.

Missouri Arts Council board, December 2018

Missouri ArtSafe Certification

Create Safely | Present Safely | Attend Safely

“Keith Haring: Radiant Gambit” exhibition
World Chess Hall of Fame | St. Louis

Through May 16

Keith Haring artwork, pop art stylized geometric dog and dancing person

DELAYED
Shuttered Venues Operators Grant application portal delayed from April 8 – opening date TBA – register at link to be directly notified

Missouri Poet Laureate program

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