Creating the Most Inclusive Creative Capital of the Midwest
Arts and culture aren't just amenities — they're economic tools. Thriving creative communities help cities and regions attract and retain the skilled, educated workforce they need to grow.
Our Mission:
Champion the cultural vitality of the Quad Cities for the benefit of all citizens.
Our Vision:
The Cultural Trust aspires to be the leader enriching arts and culture for all Quad Citizens.
IT STARTED WITH A BOLD IDEA…
When The Cultural Trust was established in 2007, there was no proof that this bold experiment would actually work. Now we know that this is the smartest investment in our region’s future. The big-picture approach has no limits.
Today, The Cultural Trust provides annual unrestricted operating dollars so that the supported Legacy Partner organizations can thrive and carry out their missions effectively.
"QCCT funding, especially granted early and coming in early, has given us a secure cash position that allows us to plan forward rather than catch up. The financial support of the QCCT has been instrumental in allowing us to invest intentionally in valuable new programs by giving us a secure stream of funding."
What does it mean to invest in your community's culture?
Communities where arts and culture flourish attract and retain a skilled, educated workforce. But beyond economics, your investment sustains something harder to quantify — the shared experiences, creative voices, and cultural traditions that make the Quad Cities a place worth calling home.
When you give to The Cultural Trust, your dollars go directly to work. We distribute grants to nonprofit arts organizations across the region, helping them plan ahead, grow programming, and serve more people — just like the Quad City Symphony described to the left.