What We Do

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, solely through donations like yours. Every year, these funds in the form of grants assist approximately 70 non-profit arts and arts education organizations, which in turn allow more than five million children and adults to experience music, theater, dance, film, literary arts, visual arts and outreach programs.

Additionally, the Council provides office space, state-of-the-art technology, rehearsal space and performance space for 17 non-profit organizations in the Centene Center for Arts and Education, a unique arts incubator located in Grand Center.

Who We Reach