Not for Profits


2008 Concession Partners

The Saint Louis Art Fair offers multiple opportunities for local, cultural not-for-profit organizations to partner with the festival each year. Each of the following will host a beverage booth that will produce new, earned income for the organizations.
 

Cinema St. Louis
Cinema St. Louis is dedicated to promoting the art of cinema through presentation of local, national and international film works in the St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase, the St. Louis International Film Festival and the Cinema Spoke screenwriting competition. For more information (314)284-4150 or www.cinemastlouis.org.

Clayton Chamber of Commerce
The Clayton Chamber of Commerce has provided leadership, information and advocacy for the Clayton business community for over 50 years.  The Chamber has many exciting opportunities to get involved with in the community including Leadership Clayton, Clayton Corporate Challenge and a variety of educational and networking events throughout the year. For more information (314)726-3033 or www.claytoncommerce.com.

Union Avenue Opera
Union Avenue Opera is a 15 year old professional opera company located in the Central West End. Their mission is to provide professional opportunities for gifted emerging artists and to offer vibrant and affordable opera experiences in original languages. For more information (314)361-2881 or www.unionavenueopera.org.

Ambassadors of Harmony
The Ambassadors of Harmony is an international champion male a cappella chorus of 160 men, who have been Barbershop Harmony Society International Medalists eleven times, including a first place gold medal win in 2004. They have been Central States District Champions 14 years in succession. The Ambassadors have delighted audiences around the world with their special brand of harmony. For more information www.aoh.org.

St. Louis Harmony Chorus
The St. Louis Harmony Chorus is a dynamic, award winning women's chorus promoting four-part harmony, barbershop style through performance and membership. The chorus is comprised of 75 women, 16 years and up from all walks of life and from a 100 mile radius. Women singers are welcome to share the joy of vocal performance on Tuesday nights.For more information www.stlharmony.org.

Clayton Community Theatre
Clayton Community Theatre is committed to promoting artistic, civic and educational abilities in their community through theatrical experiences. They provide quality entertainment and community involvement in all aspects of theatre production. CCT produces three shows per year. For more information (314)721-9CCT or www.placeseveryone.org

Hot City Theatre
Hot City Theatre produces contemporary, issue-oriented works that challenge and inspire St. Louis audiences, while encouraging the development of new works through their annual New Play Festival. For more informationwww.hotcitytheatre.org

 

 

2008 Cultural Information Booths

In the Saint Louis Art Fair’s Performing Arts Village, area cultural non profit organizations have the opportunity to distribute information about their activities. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about cultural events and organizations in St. Louis!
 

Arts and Treasures of Latin America
Arts and Treasures of Latin America’s mission is to promote the development of projects that preserve the rich culture and art or Latin America. Our project for this year “Peru 2008 in St. Louis” will engage and educate our community by bringing to the forefront the arts, folklore and culture. For more information www.atlastl.org.

Arts and Education Council
The Arts and Education Council enriches the vibrancy of the St. Louis Community by investing in arts organizations and growing the base of local arts supporters. For more information www.keeparthappening.org.

Clayton History Society
The Clayton Century Foundation (CCF) is a new non-profit organization representing a diverse group of initiatives that enhance the recreational and cultural quality of life for residential and corporate citizens in our region.  A fundraising vehicle for community-based groups, the CCF includes the Clayton History Society, Parks Foundation, Arts Commission, and the Friends of the Historic Hanley House.  Through inspiration, leadership and investment, we will fortify the community fabric for future generations, and create a premier destination for the region. For more information (314)226-9893. www.claytonhistorysociety.org.

Metro Theater Company
Metro Theater Company, St. Louis' premiere professional theater for young people and families, will be opening their 36th season with New Kid at the Missouri History Museum September 19-21 and 26-28, 2008. They will bring the rich theatrical experience of To Kill a Mockingbird to the Edison Theater beginning January 9 th, 2009, Following the run at the Edison, the company will bring the original new play Moby to the Little Theater at Clayton High School April 15-May1. Inspired by Herman Mehlville’s American classic and written by Patricia Corrigan, Moby will bring original work written and developed here, to the St. Louis stage. Throughout the year, Metro Theater Company is performing plays, presenting workshops, delivering curriculum-based residencies and creating professional development programs for schools and communities in the St. Louis area. All of the company’s programs are designed to nurture meaningful learning through the arts. For more information (314)997-6777 or www.metrotheater.org

Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum
The Kemper Art Museum, part of the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis, features cutting-edge special exhibitions, exceptional educational resources, and an outstanding collection of 19th-, 20th- and 21st-century European and American art. A stimulating and unique site to experience art, culture, and education in St. Louis. On the University’s Danforth campus near the corner of Skinker & Forsyth Blvds. FREE and open to the public 11-6 every day except Tuesday, open 11-8 on Friday Visitor parking available, easy MetroLink access. For more information (314)935-4523 or kemperartmuseum.wustl.edu

Saint Louis Ballet Company
Saint Louis Ballet is St Louis' only professional ballet organization dedicated to bringing audiences quality performances through a diverse repertoire that is both classical and contemporary. The company presents three seasons through the year including "The Nutcracker". The company also presents this favorite ballet to over 3,000 school children each year as part of its outreach program. For more information (636)537-1950 or www.stlouisballet.org

St. Louis County Community Chorus
Entering into their 33rd year, the St. Louis County Community Chorus continues to provide the community with a wide variety of choral music. Contemporary and traditional, gospel and sacred, Broadway and show tunes all comprise a repertoire that is performed by a group of dedicated individuals whose talent is under the artistic direction of Merry E. Keller. A chartered, not-for-profit corporation, the all volunteer chorus performs two major concerts annually as well as other civic event appearances. For more information www.stlccc.org or (314)993-5322.

St. Louis Artworks
St. Louis ArtWorks mission is to provide meaningful work experience and education in the arts for teens in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Apprentices, mainly from urban neighborhoods, benefit from developing creative thinking and employment skills and discovering and exploring interests and talents that may influence career and educational opportunities. For more information (314)289-4180 or www.stlartworks.org

St. Louis Wind Symphony
The St. Louis Wind Symphony, founded in 1998, is a non-profit, all volunteer concert band dedicated to high quality performance of the best wind band literature. For more information (636)244-1294 or www.stlwindsym.org

Shaw Neighborhood Improvement Association – Historic Shaw Art Fair
Shaw Neighborhood Improvement Association is the organization structure for Shaw Neighborhood in South City St. Louis. It supports the Shaw Dog Park, our charitable giving through our Helping Hands Grants, Beautification programs, as well as our events. The Shaw House Tour and Historic Shaw Art Fair. For more information (314-771-3101) or www.shawartfair.com or www.shawstlouis.org

 


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