Arts Council of Southeast Missouri
Artists and WritersMissouri, United States2-10 Employees
The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri is a small regional arts organization based in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Founded in 1961 by metalsmith Otto F. Dingeldein, it seeks to raise artistic awareness, encourage participation, and support artistic expression by presenting the arts and fostering exchange of ideas within the community. Located in the historic district of downtown Cape Girardeau, one block from the Mississippi River, it stands as the oldest arts council in Missouri and serves both artists and writers in the region. Its recent activity includes partnerships with other arts institutions, such as the National Quilt Museum for Seeing Stars: 2021 Regional Quilt Exhibition. It also launched its first artKIDtech Member's Show in 2021, reflecting ongoing efforts to provide exhibition opportunities for member artists.