More than 3,000 artists participated in survey.
Based on the results of Artists Count, the first comprehensive survey of regional artists and creatives, the Regional Arts Commission (RAC) will begin funding individual artists in 2013. Each year, ten St. Louis artists will each be awarded a $20,000 Fellowship, which is a financial investment in the careers of the selected artists and in the cultural vibrancy of the region. Also, artists will be awarded from $500 to $3,000 to fund special equipment and materials, rental space, arts-related travel, conference fees and other resources. The commitment to support artists is inherent in RAC’s vision to transform St. Louis into a more vibrant, creative and economically thriving community through elevating the vitality, value and visibility of …
Participants taking survey by May 14 will be entered in drawing to win an iPadParticipants taking survey by May 14 will be entered in drawing to win an iPad.
As part of its mission to promote creative placemaking in St. Louis – where the arts are an integral part of shaping the vitality, economy and character of our region – the Regional Arts Commission (RAC) is undertaking “Artists Count,” the first census of artists working in the St. Louis area. The census, which runs through early July, will survey thousands of area artists and creatives including writers, dancers, poets, filmmakers, musicians, photographers, graphic designers, actors, singers, composers, architects, performance artists, crafters, educators, etc. “Anyone who considers himself or herself an artist – whether they earn their living solely from their art or also work part-time at other jobs – should respond to the survey,” …
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