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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 and cultural entities.

Grants and Programs

Coming Soon

New online application system for:
Arts and Health Grants
Project Grants for Organizations
Project Grants for Education

Galleries

Atrium Gallery, One Capitol Hill
Visions from Newport: Accessible Art Studios
Gallery at the Health Labs
Artist Erin Starr

Calendar

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