Creating a Cultural Ecosystem
By bringing together the leaders of the six Legacy Partner organizations, The Cultural Trust is building a cultural ecosystem that extends beyond individual programs and institutions. The Cultural Trust cultivates shared vision, sparks new ideas, strengthens connections across the region, and encourages organizations to align resources in service of a greater collective impact. Through this ecosystem approach, partners work together to expand access, strengthen organizational health, increase community engagement, and advance a thriving cultural future for the Quad Cities.
Shared growth
Growing stronger together through shared audiences, shared opportunities, and shared success.
Leading the Way
A model for other nonprofits to share ideas, resources, and momentum.
Big Picture
Looking beyond individual organizations to strengthen the entire cultural ecosystem.
Advancing Extraordinary
Investing in bold ideas, exceptional experiences, and a vibrant cultural future for all.
Common
Chord
Where music meets community — creating access to live music and music education for all ages across the Quad Cities.
Figge Art Museum
World-class art on the banks of the Mississippi, connecting the Quad Cities to inspiring works from across the globe.
Putnam Museum & Art Center
Where curiosity comes alive through hands-on exhibits that bring history, science, and culture together.
Putnam Museum & Art Center
The creative engine behind Festival of Trees, Chalkfest, Riverssance, and more — making the Quad Cities more vibrant every day.
Quad City Botanical Center
A living sanctuary connecting people to the natural world through beauty, education, and wonder.
Quad City Symphony Orchestra
Bringing world-class music to stages, schools, and communities across the Quad Cities — live and in person.
As a capacity builder, advocate, match-maker, mentor, and coach, The Cultural Trust is contributing to a thriving and vibrant art and culture scene in the Quad Cities because…
