Craft Alliance announces the formation of the Gloria Fuchs Crafting-A-Future Memorial Scholarship Fund. Gloria taught children and adults in the Craft Alliance studios and inspired many young people to be creative. She passed away in the summer of 2009. This scholarship fund was created in her memory. Any size donation is welcome and all proceeds will help a teen grow through art.

Crafting-A-Future is a mentoring program that provides education in craft media to high school students throughout the St. Louis metro area. The curriculum concentrates on the development of concepts and techniques particular to the field of contemporary craft.

Students work closely with local artists in Craft Alliance's jewelry/metalsmithing, fiber, clay and graphics studios to develop a body of work. In addition to their studio work, students are exposed to the work of nationally/internationally known artists through exhibitions and lectures. Craft Alliance challenges the students throughout their study to develop their technique and concepts, exhibit their work, and build a portfolio in preparation for post secondary education.