Art: Skillful Use of Creativity and Creative Use of Skill
Call For Art!
Saint Louis Arts Chamber of Commerce announces a juried call for artists to design and install a mural commemorating Mill Creek Valley. Mill Creek Valley was a historic neighborhood in St. Louis in the corridor between 20th St. and Grand whose predominantly African American population was displaced in the 1950s for the sake of urban expansion.
The Mural or Installation will be displayed for two years on the campus of Saint Louis University, the historical entrance to Mill Creek Valley. See the overhead view of the site at Grand and Lindell.
Entry deadline is November 30, 2023. The artist’s award is $12,000, which must cover costs for materials, effort, transport, and installation. Apply here.
Vision, Mission and Values
Vision:
Our vision is to support the cultural artistic fabric of our community by working with residents to address neighborhood needs through the creative use of skill and skillful use of creativity.
Mission Statement:
St. Louis Arts Chamber of Commerce blends arts and economics for a vibrant community.
Values:
- Respect for diverse points of view with emphasis upon resident perspectives.
- Courage to tackle tough issues.
- Commitment to sustainable projects that benefit communities long-term.
- Accountability to residents, funders, and the creative community.
- Integration of artistic expression into societal and economic development.
Arts and Culture Build Social Connection
The St. Louis Arts Chamber is dedicated to accelerating our region’s creative economy. We are creative placemakers, bringing people in underserved neighborhoods together to start to re-envision or lift up the history of the place, the beauty of the place, the culture of the place.
Through creative placemaking our programs are aimed at building your patron base, granting you access to unique opportunities, and giving you the tools you need to advance your artistic career through educational programs, mentorships and internships.
Professional Development
Sharpen your business acumen with the Arts Chamber’s professional development and education programs. Our speaker series, workshops, and resource hubs will provide you with insights into arts marketing, legal issues, goal setting, project management, technology, and other skills that will advance your creative career.
Artist Opportunities
The Arts Chamber presents several art events and projects throughout the year which create unique platforms for local artists to share their work. We also promote our member artists work online with our gallery shop and membership directory.
Build Your Network
With resources like our Mastermind groups and mentoring programs, the Arts Chamber gives artists and arts organizations the opportunity to make connections in the St. Louis arts community. Our programs encourage collaboration, skill-sharing, and camaraderie between regional artists.
What’s Happening
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