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Welcome

At RISCA, our work ensures that the arts grow, thrive and prosper in our towns and cities.

  • The arts add $2.37 billion to the state’s economy and account for 3.3 percent of the state's GDP.
  • The creative sector employs nearly 18,000 workers.
  • Since 2021, our grantmaking to organizations and artists totaled $4 million and supported more than 1,500 arts entities.

Grants Now Open

Atrium Gallery Currently on Display

Armenian Student Exhibition
Monday-Friday, 8:30 - 4:30 p.m.
One Capitol Hill, Providence
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  • Grant deadline Oct. 1.
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