Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the role of the R.I. State Council on the Arts?
Since 1967, RISCA has been charged by the state legislature to stimulate public interest and participation in the arts, and to serve as the liaison to the state's arts community. Honoring its state mandate, the state agency brings the arts into the lives of Rhode Islanders by providing grants, technical assistance and staff support to arts organizations and artists, schools, community centers, social service and health organizations and local governments. We regularly assess the needs of the arts statewide; make recommendations to the Governor, General Assembly, and other stakeholders; and protect freedom of artistic expression in the state. The agency oversees the gallery in the atrium of the state's administration building at One Capitol Hill, Providence.
Read our latest annual report.
What is your mission?
Through grantmaking, programming, convening, policy-building and education, the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts ensures that arts and culture will play an ever more significant part in the well-being and experience of all Rhode Island residents.
Who receives grants?
We support arts and cultural programs for folk and tradition artists, artists, arts educators, arts and healthcare and organizations. In addition, we administer the State Cultural Facilities Grant program, voter-approved ballot measures for capital improvements to arts and culture venues, aging buildings and new structures. RISCA oversees the Atrium Gallery at One Capitol Hill, Providence. Learn more about our grants.
If you have additional questions, email risca.contact@arts.ri.gov.