ArtSmarts at Craft Alliance
Every year, Saint Louis Public Schools and Craft Alliance team up to offer ArtSmarts. ArtSmarts is a free community program designed for high school and middle school students in St. Louis Public Schools to explore their creativity and contemporary craft arts.
Craft Alliance’s ArtSmarts community program begins with a guided visit to our galleries. Then, under the guidance of our expert teaching artists, students spend time in our studios learning techniques and processes in woodworking, glass, metalsmithing, ceramics, fibers, or print and paper arts. After your field trip to Craft Alliance, ArtSmarts continues with the option for an in-house artist workshop at your school, making it a comprehensive art experience for your students.
Participation is FREE for St. Louis Public Schools. If your school is not a part of SLPS, Craft Alliance offers ArtSmarts to neighboring school districts that meet requirements. We also offer fee-based programs for private schools, groups, and organizations
Important information:
- Trips are for up to 30 students
- Schools should provide adequate supervision – 3 chaperones for a group of 30
- Schools are eligible for a non-competitive grant for bus transportation funding. For more information, visit: https://missouriartscouncil.org/big-yellow-school-bus-grant/
If you’re ready to sign up, click here!:
To learn more about these opportunities, contact our Community Programs Manager, Tierra Parks, at 314-725-1177 x.106 or tierra.parks@craftalliance.org.
ArtSmarts needs sponsors! Please contact our Development Manager Caitlyn Lawler at 314-725-1177 x.104 or caitlyn.lawler@craftalliance.org to discuss sponsorship and grantmaking opportunities.
