Missouri Arts Council

The Missouri Arts Council supports the arts that strengthen the cultural, educational and economic vitality of our state. MAC is dedicated to broadening the appreciation and availability of the arts in the state and fostering the diversity, vitality and excellence of Missouri’s communities, economy and cultural heritage.

About

The Missouri Arts Council is the state agency dedicated—as public leader, partner and catalyst—to broadening the growth, availability and appreciation of the arts in Missouri and fostering the diversity, vitality and excellence of Missouri’s communities, economy and cultural heritage. The grants awarded make possible quality arts programming to communities both large and small throughout the state. MAC provides grants to arts projects that meet our strategic goals:

  • Engage people in meaningful arts experiences
  • Grow Missouri’s economy using the arts
  • Strengthen Missouri education through the arts

In addition to funding, MAC provides technical assistance in community development, fundraising, marketing, grant writing, arts education, artistic disciplines (visual arts, music, literature, theater, dance, festivals and film/media) and more.

MAC allocates funding to arts organizations based on the recommendations of volunteer advisory panels that review the applications from the organizations seeking grants. The panels consider the applicants’ artistic quality, community outreach and support and management ability.

Established as a state agency in 1965, the Missouri Arts Council is a division of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. The Council is funded through the Missouri General Assembly, Missouri Cultural Trust and National Endowment for the Arts

Services Provided

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Obtaining Government Funding

Nonprofit Development

  • Funds Development
Contact Information
Barbara MacRobie
Address
815 Olive St
Ste 16
Saint Louis, MO 63101
Fax
(314) 340-7215