Community and Education
AIGA St. Louis Chapter
AIGA sets the national agenda for the role of design in its economic, social, political, cultural and creative contexts. AIGA is the oldest and largest membership association for professionals engaged in the discipline, practice and culture of designing. Founded as the American Institute of Graphic Arts in 1914 as a small, exclusive club, AIGA now represents more than 16,000 designers through national activities and local programs developed by 48 chapters and more than 150 student groups.
American Arts Experience - St. Louis
The mission of the American Arts Experience — St. Louis is to provide a unique experience for event-goers, exposing them to all aspects of American arts as presented by the region’s quality cultural organizations and institutions. This collaboration will allow the American Arts Experience—St. Louis to become a world-class event that grows over time into one of the country’s most beloved annual festivals.
Arts and Education Council
Founded in 1963, the Arts and Education Council is unique in that it is the only privately funded arts umbrella organization whose geographic reach benefits the 16-county bi-state area of St. Louis.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri
Traditional mentoring models focus on the mentor and mentee or ‘Big’ and ‘Little.’ Big Brothers Big Sisters know that it takes a whole team of caring adults to truly transform a young person’s life.
Cardinal Ritter College Prep
Cardinal Ritter College Prep provides an exceptional Catholic urban educational experience for youth that instills attitudes of success and self-worth in youth through faith development, academic excellence and leadership.
Clyde C. Miller Career Academy
Craft Alliance in the Kranzberg Arts Center
Each Weekend Studio workshop offers a superb opportunity to view and to learn from master craftsmen in all of the craft media. From demonstrations to hands-on workshops, there are a multitude of ways to further one's own techniques. Additionally, there are slide lectures associated with some of the Weekend Studios that are free and open to the public.
Grand Center Arts Academy
Grand Center Arts Academy seeks to offer challenging courses in all subject areas that encourage intellectual curiosity and develop critical thinking skills. Students will be expected to participate in a rigorous program, including four-five hours of academic classes, two-three hours of arts training, and one to four hours of rehearsal/practice per day. The school day begins at 8:00 a.m. and concludes at 3:45 p.m. Academic as well as Arts classes will be sequenced in such a way as to match the needs of each student in GCAA. Academic support and remediation will be provided as needed in addition to Honors and Advanced Placement courses. The curriculum incorporates educational approaches employed in the arts, and the schedule will maximize the arts and academic connections.
Harris Stowe State University
Harris-Stowe State University's primary mission, as set forth in Senate Bill 153, is to address the higher education needs of the metropolitan St. Louis region. Toward the fulfillment of this mandate, the University offers the following academic opportunities: a solid General Education curriculum which serves as the foundation for the University's various baccalaureate degree programs in the three broad professional areas, and baccalaureate degree programs in Business Administration, Teacher Education and, Urban Specializations.
Loyola Academy
Loyola Academy of St. Louis is a Jesuit middle school for boys who have the potential for college preparatory work, but whose progress may be impeded by economic or social circumstances. The Loyola community conducts a challenging program that supports families in preparing each student to achieve his full human potential. In the Ignatian tradition, the school inspires its students to lives of service and leadership through the use of their talents.
Preclarus Mastery Academy
Preclarus is a Latin word that means both "Excellent" and "Striking". You will find that our educational program will truly live up to the name of our school. We expect all our students to reflect excellence in character and attitude both in and outside the classroom. Furthermore, as all middle school students will take a minimum of two years of Latin language studies, a true understanding of what it means to be a Preclarus student will be regularly reinforced throughout our school community.
Prison Performing Arts
Prison Performing Arts is a nineteen-year-old, multi-discipline, literacy and performing arts program that serves incarcerated adults and children -- at St. Louis City Juvenile Detention Center, Hogan Street Regional Youth Center, Northeastern Correctional Center (NECC) in Bowling Green, MO and Women's Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center (WERDCC) in Vandalia, MO.
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University is a Catholic, Jesuit university ranked among the top research institutions in the nation. The University fosters the intellectual and character development of more than 13,000 students. Founded in 1818, it is the oldest university west of the Mississippi and the second oldest Jesuit university in the United States. Through teaching, research, health care and community service, Saint Louis University has provided one-of-a-kind education, leadership and service for nearly two centuries.
Springboard
Springboard is the St. Louis region’s largest provider of in-school arts and cultural integration and enrichment programs. They serve approximately 75,000 students and teachers in elementary and middle schools through 210,000 student contact hours each year. Over 175 distinct programs, taught by knowledgeable teaching artists and content specialists, are available to schools and community organizations throughout the metropolitan area, the eastern half of Missouri, and the Metro East area of Illinois. Springboard has a strong commitment to underserved children. Overall, 59 percent of schools served by their programs have economically disadvantaged student populations as defined by state guidelines.
St. Louis Artworks
In collaboration with the community, young adults, 14 through 19 years old, are hired for 6 weeks each summer and 12 weeks in the fall and spring to work as apprentices with some of the region's most notable artists.
StudioSTL
StudioSTL is dedicated to empowering youth, ages 6-18, through writing, publishing and performance opportunities. Writers and mentors lead out-of-the-box in-school, after- school, weekend and summer programs at their writing studio, a creative, safe place for self-expression. They believe that writing skills and a literary toolbox - whether for fun, for school, in personal and professional life - are indispensable, lifelong gifts.
Third Baptist Church
Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis
The mission of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis is to empower African Americans and others throughout the region in securing economic self-reliance, social equality and civil rights. The Urban League will be the catalyst for this change through advocacy, coalition building, program services and by promoting communication and understanding among different races and cultures.
Vaughn Cultural Center
The Vaughn Cultural Center (VCC) is a cultural venue in the St. Louis African American community devoted to the display of African American artistic, cultural and historical materials. The VCC promotes awareness of African American history and culture through exhibits, story telling and special programs.
Village Academy
The Village Academy is an independent, not-for-profit life-shaping early childhood education center for children and their families. Our mission is to provide quality early childhood care and education, prepare children to succeed in school and in life, and assist families to set and achieve goals.
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