Creating the

Culture Capital of the Midwest

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At the Quad Cities Cultural Trust, we invest in the cultural vitality of our region—because a thriving arts scene isn’t a luxury.

It’s a necessity.

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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.

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IT STARTED WITH A BOLD IDEA…

When the Quad Cities Cultural Trust was established in 2007, there was no proof that this bold experiment would actually work. Now we know that this big-picture approach has no limits.  Created by three of the largest funders in our region - The Bechtel Trusts; the Hubbell-Waterman Foundation; and the John Deere Foundation - we are a powerful private arts and culture supporter, already providing $19 million in distributions.

At the time, there was no proof this would work. Now we know it’s the smartest investment in our region’s future.

Today The Cultural Trust provides annual unrestricted operating dollars so that the supported Legacy Partner organizations are able to 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 catching up. The financial support of the QCCT has been instrumental is allowing us to invest intentionally in valuable new programs by giving us a secure stream of funding." 

~ Quad City Symphony

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Support for the Trust makes economic sense: Communities in which arts and culture activities of all types flourish are important for the recruitment and retention of a skilled and educated workforce in a city or region.