Soorya Performing Arts:
Soorya Performing Arts is a non-profit organization whose role and responsibility is to coordinate and support the growth and development of Indian art forms such as classical dance, music and theater in greater St. Louis area. Its main aim is to make ancient art forms from India more enjoyable to American populace. To make it happen, it is building up artistic infrastructure for the Indian immigrants of USA, so they can retain their roots, while embracing the American values who made this country as their own. It provides support for learning facilities. It organizes events such as International dance and music festival throughout the year.
Its performing and training wing - “Soorya Dance Company” - presents performances throughout the continent of USA.
For details Contact 314-397-5278 / 314-629-9754
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Missouri Arts Council
The Missouri Arts Council, a state agency and division of the Department of Economic Development, was established by the state in 1965 to provide grants to arts projects that meet our strategic goals:
- Increase participation in the arts in Missouri
- Grow Missouri’s economy using the arts
- Strengthen Missouri education through the arts
The Missouri Arts Council awards grants to organizations to stimulate the growth,development, and appreciation of the arts in Missouri. This funding makes possible quality arts programming to communities throughout Missouri. In addition to funding, we provide 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.
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Regional Arts Commission
Regional Arts Commission supports arts and culture from Saint Louis region. St. Louis is an arts town. As the biggest public funder of the arts in St. Louis, RAC’s top priority has always been supporting the diverse collective of artists and arts organizations that make our world-class arts and culture community so vibrant. Since our beginning in 1985,we have provided more than 7,000 grants worth over $100 million.
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