Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: St. Louis ArtWorks
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 5959 Delmar Blvd
City: Saint Louis
State: MO
Postal Code: 63112-2028
Main Phone: 314-899-9734
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.stlartworks.org
Employer ID Number: 43-1735450
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: February 5, 2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Youth Apprenticeship: Art & Technology
Project Description:

Education is a primary focus of the program. Our year-round education programs offers paid apprenticeships for youth to work with professional Teaching Artists and create art for private and public commissions, as well as work for sale. Using art as a vehicle, ArtWorks strives to provide underserved youth access to quality arts education; cross-discipline education in science, math, reading, and health; a safe place to engage in meaningful activities during non-school hours; and positive role models. Staff schedules field trips to cultural institutions, when possible, which enhance the learning experience of apprentices. The well-being of youth is of utmost importance, and an art therapist provides regular group sessions and individual sessions, as needed.

ArtWorks staff interacts with other organizations and gives presentations at middle and high schools, churches, community centers, and social service organizations. Open applications are announced through social media and e-mail blasts. After a youth applies to the program, they will be invited to an interview at St. Louis ArtWorks as part of the acceptance and hiring process.

Depending on their interests and talents, they are assigned to an art discipline to work as a team with their peers under the guidance of professional Teaching Artists.
The teaching artists develop a curriculum that incorporates art skills and vocabulary based on Missouri Grade Level standards and STEAM concepts and skills. The hired youth are employed as apprentices to the artists in a specific discipline such as textiles, landscape architecture, mural painting, graphic design, videography, printmaking, sculpture, documentary film, photography, arts and technology, and our new Arts Basic 101.

Total Project Budget: $63,526

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Regional Arts Commission, $10,000.00: Missouri Arts Commission, $5,000.oo: Bezos Family Foundation and Creative Lab, $12,500; County Government, St. Louis Children’s Fund, $15,500: U.S. Bank Foundation, $10,000

Project Duration: September 2024 – December 2025
Geographical Area Served: St. Louis Metropolitan Area
Age Group To Be Served: 14-19

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Jacqueline
Contact Last Name: Dace
Contact Title:
Contact Phone: 314-899-9757
Contact Email: jdace@stlartworks.org