About SRAC
The Springfield Regional Arts Council (SRAC) connects people and the arts. We support some of the most prominent visual, performing, literary and film/media arts organizations within 27 counties, the largest outreach of any arts nonprofit in Missouri.
Our Team
The SRAC has a 21-member board and six full-time employees including Executive Director, Director of Programs, Director of Marketing and Communications, Director of Finance and Administration, Programs Manager and Operations Coordinator. In addition, several active volunteers help with major events and projects. The SRAC also offers an internship program to students at local universities.
The SRAC’s operations are funded through memberships, festival/event proceeds, grants, donations and a portion of the local hotel/motel tax.
Mission
SRAC's mission is to transform lives and enrich our community through the arts.
Values
Creativity in All Forms
Collaboration and Partnerships
Leadership
Innovation
Quality
Diversity and Inclusiveness
Accessibility
Growth and Education
Sustainability
Vision
SRAC makes the arts a vital part of the community, which is a place where the arts are essential.
Cultural Partner
The Springfield Daily Citizen is a nonprofit, independent, online news outlet in Springfield, Missouri. Since our launch on February 14, 2022, we’ve highlighted local arts groups; explored issues from Springfield’s teacher exodus to our community’s child care crisis; set you up for the weekend; explored our great outdoors; shared the diverse voices and opinions of our community; honored the lives of those we’ve lost; dived into our local sports scene; and debuted Springfield’s most comprehensive events calendar. We believe good journalism brings issues to light, but great journalism brings communities together.
Visit The Creamery Arts Center
SRAC offices are located in The Creamery Arts Center, a city-owned building equipped to host workshops, classes, receptions, and board meetings for numerous arts and cultural agencies and individuals. The exhibition space features a rotating monthly exhibit that is open to the public.
Financial assistance for the Springfield Regional Arts Council is provided by The National Endowment for the Arts and Missouri Arts Council. SRAC is also supported by its partner — the Springfield-Greene County Park Board.
