Nominations Now Open

Presented since 1992, the St. Louis Arts Award is the preeminent award honoring individuals and organizations who achieve a legacy of artistic excellence, and businesses that enrich St. Louis’ arts and cultural community.

The 20th annual celebration will be held Monday, January 24, 2011 at the Chase Park Plaza. The event will be chaired by Richard Fleming, President & CEO of the St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association, and his wife, Sarah Smith. Serving as co-chairs are Thomas Voss, President and CEO of Ameren, and his wife, Carol.



Deadline for general nominations August 15, 2010 and for educator of the year September 12, 2010.

The American Arts Experience – St. Louis will fill concert halls, museums, theaters, universities and outdoor spaces in the St. Louis area with dozens of performances and shows by renowned American artists and companies in disciplines ranging from symphonic music to jazz and singer-songwriters, theater by American playwrights and dance by American companies to major American visual artists.

For more information, visit www.americanartsstl.org. or visit the Council's Know and Go Discount Calendar to see special offers available to Arts and Education Council Members.



Arts and Education Council

Founded in 1963, the Arts and Education Council is unique in that it is the only privately funded arts umbrella organization, whose geographic reach benefits the 16 county bi-state area of St. Louis.

The Council has raised and distributed nearly $100 million dollars, solely through donations like yours.  Every year, these funds in the form of grants assist approximately 80 non-profit arts and arts education organizations, which in turn allows millions of children and adults to experience music, theater, dance, film, literary arts, visual arts and outreach programs.

Additionally, the Council provides office, rehearsal and performance space for 16 nonprofit organizations in the Centene Center for Arts and Education, a unique arts incubator located in Grand Center.

Become a Member or Make a Donation

Arts are one of our community’s greatest assets.  Organizations supported by the Arts and Education Council help make our region a unique and vibrant place, educate our children and enrich our lives.

Your gift to the Arts and Education Council provides the essential support the arts need to thrive and grow.  From large organizations that garner world-wide recognition like the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra or Laumeier Sculpture Park, to smaller groups such as HotCity Theatre and the St. Louis African Chorus, your contribution goes a long way.

Whether you choose to make a gift for the first-time or renew your support, your gift adds to the cultural diversity of the St. Louis region and ensures its legacy of artistic excellence.

Together, we can keep art happening.

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