Top 25 Arts councils based in the United States

“Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) is a cultural and civic cornerstone of New York City.”

“Founded in 1919 as The Horace Bushnell Memorial Hall, The Bushnell officially opened its doors in 1930.”

“The Count Basie Center for the Arts is New Jersey’s premier center for the cultural arts, dedicated to fostering powerful, inclusive artistic experiences and creative exchange of…”

“CAPA enriches lives by cultivating and nurturing the arts, spreading an appreciation that can be felt in hearts, minds and the economy of our communities.”

“Scottsdale Arts (formerly Scottsdale Cultural Council), a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is contracted by the City of Scottsdale, Arizona, to administer certain City…”

“The John Michael Kohler Arts Center is a not-for-profit organization established in 1967 for aesthetic and educational purposes.”

“Artist Trust is a not-for-profit organization whose sole mission is to support and encourage individual artists working in all disciplines in order to enrich community life…”

“The mission of The Tobin Center, a non-profit arts organization, is to serve as San Antonio’s cultural arts center, driving meaningful change in the community through the arts by…”

“The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) established in 1971 to empower artists at critical stages in their creative lives.”

“The arts are the live performances and invigorating creations that bind us together through a shared experience of beauty.”

“NAS strengthens the arts and culture sector by creating meaningful and useful educational experiences for leaders at all levels of the ecosystem – from boards and CEOs to…”

“Established in 1965 as the Council for the Arts in Westchester, we are New York State’s largest private, not-for-profit service organization, working to ensure the availability…”

“One of the most established and honored performing arts institutions in America, Washington Performing Arts has engaged for more than half a century with artists, audiences…”

“The mission of Burlington City Arts is to nurture a dynamic environment through the arts that makes quality experiences accessible to a broad audience.”

“The Creative Alliance builds communities by bringing together artists and audiences from diverse backgrounds to experience spectacular arts programs and engage in the creative…”

“Artistry is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit that serves a regional audience of more than people annually.”

“The Laundromat Project is an arts organization that advances artists and neighbors as change agents in their own communities.”

“Brooklyn Arts Council centers and empowers artists through programs that build and invest in a self-sustaining Brooklyn artist community; strives for racial, gender, and ethnic…”

“The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization which serves as Baltimore City’s official arts council, events agency and film office.”

“Creative Capital is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to fund artists in the creation of groundbreaking new work, to amplify the impact of their work, and to foster…”

“ArtsWave is the engine for Greater Cincinnati’s arts.”

“The Durham Arts Council's mission is to promote excellence in and access to the creation, experience, and active support of the arts for all people in our community.”