Historical September–October 2016 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
More than 150 community-minded supporters came together with Honorary Chairman Joe Edwards to cut the ribbon and celebrate St. Louis ArtWorks’ move to 5959 Delmar at the ART-B-Q on Friday, April 29, 2016. Combined with the Annual Spring Art Sale on Saturday, April 30th, the weekend events raised more than $13,000 to support ArtWorks’ year-round arts apprenticeship programs for teens ages 14-18! Guests of the ART-B-Q were treated to original works of art created by ArtWorks apprentices during the spring program, including paintings, garden art and furniture, and hand-painted rain barrels to beautify St. Louis gardens.
In addition to the art, the night included the official ribbon cutting at 5959 Delmar. At the end of each program session, apprentices participate in a public sale of their work, to put in action the skills they have learned in professional communication and artistic expression. One of the highlights of the ART-B-Q and the Spring Art Sale was the premiere of “The Delmar Connection,” a 15-minute documentary produced by spring apprentices at ArtWorks. Many St. Louisans are familiar with the term “the Delmar divide”, but this project sought out the experiences and neighborhood development that is once again connecting Delmar and its surrounding communities. WATCH The Delmar Connection here. Watch the Delmar Connection at www.stlartworks.org.
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St. Louis Art Works ribbon cutting and fundraiser.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, September–October 2016.
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