Missouri State Council on the Arts
Old Post Office
815 Olive Street, Suite 16
St. Louis, MO 63101-1503
Phone:
(314)-340-4740
Fax:
(314)-340-7215
Email:
Michael.Donovan@ded.mo.gov
Website:
http://www.missouriartscouncil.org/
Director: Michael Donovan
Details on Board or Commission
Authority:
RSMo 185.010
Authority 2:
RSMo 620.010
Department:
Economic Development
Mission:
The Missouri State Council on the Arts stimulates and encourages the growth, development, and appreciation of the arts by providing organizations with financial and technical assistance for arts projects throughout the state. Project funding requires local matching funds so Council funding reinforces but does not replace local initiatives.
Function:
The Missouri State Council on the Arts awards grants to eligible Missouri-based organizations to underwrite arts and cultural programs for the people of Missouri. The Council also promotes the development of the arts with special, long-term initiatives that are designed to improve the climate for and practice of the arts in specific areas.
SubCommittees:
Executive Committee, Cultural Trust Executive Committee, Fundraising Committee for the Cultural Trust. Council members also serve on and/or chair advisory panels for each of the Missouri Arts Council's programs and art disciplines.
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings:
3; 20 committee meetings
Location of meetings:
varying locations
Duration of meetings:
4 to 6 hours; committee meetings, 2 to 4 hours
Preparation time for meetings:
3 hours
Total time commitment:
4 to 6 hours
Details on Members
Total members:
15
Appointed members:
0
Term length:
5 years
Compensation:
Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.
Member Requirements:
The Director of the Department of Economic Development makes the appointments. The Governor designates the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman from the members of the Council.
Political Requirements:
no
Geographic Requirements:
no
Senate Consent Required:
No
Members
Ms. Sharon Beshore
Chair
Member 1
Joplin
Term begins: Oct 14, 2008
Term expires: Oct 13, 2013
Ms. Lois Brace
Vice-Chair
Member 2
Term begins: Jun 18, 2019
Term expires: Oct 13, 2022
Ms. Patricia Macdonald
Member 3
Term begins: Jun 21, 2023
Term expires: Jun 30, 2025
Vacant Slot
Member 4
Mr. Chris Pieper
Member 5
Columbia
Term begins: Jan 6, 2017
Term expires: Oct 13, 2021
Ms. Nola Ruth
Member 6
Columbia
Term begins: Jan 6, 2017
Term expires: Oct 13, 2021
Ms. Ann Scott
Member 7
Term begins: Jan 26, 2022
Term expires: Dec 31, 2026
Mr. Mark Coulter
Member 8
Plattsburg
Term begins: Jun 8, 2022
Term expires: Dec 31, 2026
Ms. Vicki Bean
Member 9
Term begins: Jan 26, 2022
Term expires: Dec 31, 2027
Mr. David Schlafly
Member 10
Term begins: Jan 26, 2022
Term expires: Dec 31, 2027
Mr. David Alexander
Member 11
Saint Louis
Term begins: Jan 26, 2022
Term expires: Dec 31, 2027
Ms. Consuelo Cruz
Member 12
Term begins: Jan 26, 2022
Term expires: Dec 31, 2027
Mr. Paul Felsch
Member 13
Term begins: Jun 21, 2023
Term expires: Jun 30, 2028
Mr. Nathan Nickolaus
Member 14
Term begins: Jun 21, 2023
Term expires: Jun 30, 2028
Ms. Kaitlyn McConnell
Member 15
Term begins: Jun 21, 2023
Term expires: Jun 30, 2028