The Grand Center Arts District is officially a finalist for Best Arts District in the country in the USA Today “10 Best” Readers’ Choice Awards. This flagship awards program highlights the nation’s best of the best in various travel and lifestyle categories, including destinations, food and drink, and attractions. A panel of experts nominates in each award category, with the final set of nominees selected via editorial review by USA TODAY 10BEST editors. Once the nominees are announced, the public is invited to vote for their favorites over a period of four weeks.
In addition to the Grand Center Arts District, the following St. Louis cultural institutions have also been named as finalists:
Pulitzer Arts Foundation
Best Art Museum
Laumeier Sculpture Park
Best Sculpture Park
City Museum
Best Immersive Art Experience & Best Children’s Museum
National Blues Museum
Best Music Museum
Saint Louis Science Center
Best Science Museum & Best Free Museum
James S. McDonnell Planetarium at the Saint Louis Science Center
Best Planetarium
National Museum of Transportation
Best Open-Air Museum
“It’s great to see so many St. Louis organizations recognized in USA Today’s 10 Best, and especially the Grand Center Arts District. This kind of national recognition furthers our goal of making Grand Center the most exciting arts district in the country,” said KAF Executive Director Chris Hansen. “I encourage everyone in St. Louis to vote for all of these finalists as often as possible.”
Public voting is open through February 16 at noon Eastern Time, and individuals can vote for one nominee per category, per calendar day. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, February 25.
