Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis

06/17/2026

Calling all St. Louis artists! 📢

Applications are now open for Artist INC Live St. Louis, an eight-session professional development program designed to help artists build a stronger, more sustainable creative practice.

The program is open to artists and creatives of ALL disciplines and runs Sept. 15-Nov. 10.

Apply by July 8: artistinc.art/apply

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06/10/2026

CALL FOR PROPOSALS! The Community Arts Training (CAT) Institute, a longtime RAC program that is now an independent nonprofit with RAC's continued support, is seeking an experienced designer or agency to lead the development of its new brand identity. The selected partner will help create a brand statement, visual identity, brand guidelines, and digital and print collateral that honors CAT's 30-year history while supporting its future vision.

Deadline to apply: June 25, 2026
More info + apply: www.catstl.org/join-our-team

06/08/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the St. Louis Film Project Showcase!

Held over three weeks, audiences gathered to experience bold, original work from some of our incredible local filmmakers and celebrate the creativity helping strengthen St. Louis' reputation as a premier destination for exceptional filmmakers and storytellers.

The St. Louis Film Project is an effort led by the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis, in partnership with Continuity, and funded through the ARPA for the Arts.

Learn more about the STLFP: racstl.org/stlfp

06/06/2026

Artist INC is back in St. Louis! Artists and creatives of all disciplines are invited to apply for this eight-session program by Mid-America Arts Alliance that helps artists develop the building blocks for a thriving and enduring arts practice.

Not sure about committing to the full program? Attend the free What Works workshop for a sneak peek into Artist INC.

-What Works (virtual)—June 13
-Artist INC Live St. Louis (in person)—Sept. 15-Nov. 10

Applications for Artist INC Live St. Louis are now open, and the deadline to apply is July 8. Learn more and apply: artistinc.art/communities/st-louis

06/05/2026

Congratulations to RAC President & CEO Vanessa Cooksey, who was honored at The KRe8 Place Gala last month alongside fellow arts leaders Michael Donovan (Missouri Arts Council), Indigo Sams (COCA), and Chris Hansen (Kranzberg Arts Foundation).

The event celebrated the arts and their impact in the St. Louis community, recognizing Vanessa alongside an impactful group of peers working to support artists, creative organizations, and cultural spaces throughout our region.

05/22/2026

Meet Dustie Carter and Kiley Enno, some of visionary creatives supported through the St. Louis Film Project (STLFP).

Octarine is a haunting psychological thriller exploring fandom’s intoxicating allure in the digital age.

Watch the interview to hear more about the filmmaking process and follow Dustie Carter and Kiley Enno as Octarine continues its journey toward official release and premiere.

RACSTL.org/STLFP – Learn more about the St. Louis Film Project (STLFP), an effort led by the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis, in partnership with Continuity, and funded through the ARPA for the Arts initiative in support of the region’s growing film industry.

05/19/2026

Meet Ron Watermon and Liz Peterson, some of visionary creatives supported through the St. Louis Film Project (STLFP).

From the operating rooms of St. Louis to the political battlegrounds of exile, Dr. Arturo M. Taca waged a covert war against Ferdinand Marcos’ dictatorship. This documentary unveils the extraordinary journey of a Filipino surgeon-turned-revolutionary who helped bring down a regime from halfway across the world.

Watch the interview to hear more about the filmmaking process and follow Steak Guerrillas: The Dr. Arturo M. Taca Story as the film continues its journey toward official release and premiere.

RACSTL.org/STLFP – Learn more about the St. Louis Film Project (STLFP), an effort led by the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis, in partnership with Continuity, and funded through the ARPA for the Arts initiative in support of the region’s growing film industry.

05/14/2026

Meet filmmaker Luke Terrell, one of five visionary creatives supported through the St. Louis Film Project (STLFP).

Unlocked follows a group in a Missouri death row prison teaching themselves to code without access to the internet. When their leaders, Jessica and Chris, are released after over 25 years of incarceration, they use their coding skills to launch a reform movement within the prison education space, reimagining the future of justice in America.

Watch the interview to hear more about the filmmaking process and follow Luke Terrell and Unlocked as the film continues its journey toward official release and premiere.

RACSTL.org/STLFP – Learn more about the St. Louis Film Project (STLFP), an effort led by the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis, in partnership with Continuity , and funded through the ARPA for the Arts initiative in support of the region’s growing film industry.

05/12/2026

This weekend, join RAC-grantee COCA (Center of Creative Arts) for the world premiere of Team M, a new original musical work by St. Louis-based composer, librettist, and arts educator Dr. Philip A. Woodmore.

Set in a fictional town in Indiana, the musical follows eight individuals brought together by their support group leader and community to explore notions of wellness. As the story unfolds, concerns surrounding the mental health industry emerge through powerful songs and storytelling alongside broader themes of race, identity, and inclusion.

Learn more & get tickets: www.cocastl.org/calendar/team-m

05/09/2026

Meet filmmaker Bobby Herrera, one of five visionary creatives supported through the St. Louis Film Project (STLFP).

The Seven Ages of Olajuwon is a documentary told on stage and through 16 years of intimate footage chronicling a gifted Black performer’s struggles as he stares down a defining journey towards purpose when met with impossible expectations, risks to his livelihood, and injustice after undercover FBI agents lure him into a terrorist plot.

Watch the interview to hear more about the filmmaking process and follow Bobby Herrera and The Seven Ages of Olajuwon as the film continues its journey toward official release and premiere.

RACSTL.org/STLFP – Learn more about the St. Louis Film Project (STLFP), an effort led by the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis, in partnership with Continuity, and funded through the ARPA for the Arts initiative in support of the region’s growing film industry.