Rosemount Area Arts Council

The Rosemount Area Arts Council was founded in 2007 by four area residents who served on a 20 person task force appointed by the Rosemount City Council. The task force was asked to research and make a recommendation for possible reuses of the former St. Joseph’s Church.

The final recommendation was that the former church be re-dedicated as a community arts center. Just as the task force was making its final recommendations, the same four members concluded that arts in Rosemount was about more than just a building. They determined that Rosemount needed an arts council that could spearhead action and programming. The Rosemount Area Arts Council (RAAC) was born!

RAAC is a 100% volunteer-run, 501(c)(3), financially independent organization. Unlike our counterparts in surrounding communities, we are not a department of the city.

The Rosemount Area Arts Council has become an integral part of the city of Rosemount
and surrounding communities. It provides opportunities to experience and enjoy take part
in artistic endeavors, by offering a wide range of programming such as concerts, art festivals, music festivals, art and craft classes, plays, author and writing events, and much more.
Many of the more than 50 events per year which we sponsor are provided free of charge.