Mosaics Fine Art Festival Secures $24,145 Grant from Missouri Arts Council

Mosaics Fine Art Festival has been awarded a $24,145 grant with public support from the Missouri Arts Council (MAC), a state agency that invests in the cultural, educational, and economic vitality of communities across Missouri. This marks the fourth consecutive year the festival has received nearly $25,000 in support from MAC.

The grant will fund the festival's 31st annual event, taking place Sept. 11 through 13, along several blocks of North Main Street in Historic St. Charles, Mo. The free three-day, family-friendly event welcomes all ages and will feature more than 70 juried artists representing 15 states. Attendees can browse and purchase original works while experiencing the charm of a district with more than 30 restaurants and over 75 shops.

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MAC provides funding to nonprofit organizations through grants that deliver high-quality arts programming throughout Missouri. Applications are reviewed based on artistic merit, community engagement, and organizational capacity. MAC also prioritizes advancing cultural equity to ensure all Missourians have access to meaningful creative opportunities.

"We are deeply grateful to the Missouri Arts Council for its continued investment in our festival and the artists we serve," said Denise Wulff, president of Mosaics Fine Art Festival. "This support allows us to expand access to the arts, welcome a diverse group of talented artists, and create an experience that brings people together while celebrating creativity in our community."

The Mosaics Fine Art Festival is a nonprofit organization that showcases local and regional artists while educating the community's children and adults on how art can enhance their lives. The festival features a wide array of artwork produced by a mix of emerging, mid-career and established artists in all media. For more information, call (314) 406-2067 or visit Mosaics Fine Art Festival.