Not For Profits

Not for Profits

2009 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.
Art Dimensions 

        The Art Dimensions is a Non-profit art organization created by artists for artists. The group provides exhibit and educational opportunities for the St. Louis area artists. For information (314) 497-5356 or www.ARTDIMENSIONS.org. 
The Black Rep 

      The Black Rep provides platforms for theatre, dance and other creative expressions from African American perspective that heighten the social and cultural awareness of its audience. In just 32 years The Black Rep has transformed from an ambitious college project into one of the nation’s leading professional theatre companies. In addition to its main stage at the Grandel Theatre, The Black Rep also provides a number of educational programs including a touring company. For more information www.theblackrep.org.
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. 
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
St. Louis Actors Studio 

      St. Louis Actors’ Studio (STLAS), founded by William Roth, Milton Zoth and David Wassilak, strives to bring a fresh vision to theatre in St. Louis. Housed in The Gaslight Theater, a new venue in historic Gaslight Square, STLAS is committed to bringing engaging theatrical experiences to our community of actors, writers, producers, filmmakers and all patrons of arts; and to provide a strong ensemble environment to foster learning and artistic expression. For more information (314) 458-2978 or www.stlas.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.
 

2009 Cultural Information Booths

In the Saint Louis Art Fair’s Performing Arts Village, located in the Creative Castle this year, 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!
Childgrove Country Dancers and Folk School of St. Louis

      Supporting Folk music and dance in the St. Louis area, both organizations cater to all skill levels who are interested in participating in old-time muci and dance. Learn to dance or play a stringed instrument. Done miss out on the fun! For more information www.childgrove.org & www.folk-school.com (314) 781-2244.
Clayton Century Foundation 

       The Clayton Century Foundation (CCF) is a non-profit organization that serves as a first-time fundraising vehicle to help restore and enhance cultural, recreational and environmental assets in our community for our residential and corporate citizens as well as regional and worldwide visitors. CCF focuses on initiatives to nurture our parks, honor our past, promote public art and support sustainability. For more information (314)226-9893 or visit our website www.claytoncenturyfoundation.com

      

      Discovering Options

      Discovering Options delivers evaluated after school programs, including cultural cooking, yoga, art and literacy activities, to at-risk children living in the City of St. Louis. For more information visit our website www.discoveringoptions.org
Metro Theater Company

     Metro Theater Company, St. Louis’ premiere professional theater for young people, celebrates 37 seasons of sheer theatrical magic!  Family performances this year: Fables at Clayton High School Auditorium, November 7-8, 2009; Interrupting Vanessa at the Clayton Little Theatre, January 22-31, 2010; and Delilah’s Wish, an original piece by St. Louis writer Mariah Richardson,  at the Missouri History Museum, February 27-28, 2010.  Touring productions and classroom education programs serve the St. Louis region and Greater Missouri communities.  Year after year, Metro Theater Company creates professional theater, fosters inclusive community, and nurtures meaningful learning through the arts. Call 314-997-6777 or visit  www.metrotheatercompany.org for more information. 
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.
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
St. Louis County Community Chorus

    Entering into their 34th 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

The Saint Louis Art Fair is ranked 2nd in the ArtFair SourceBook's ranking of Top Fine Art Events for 2010
and ranked 5th in their ranking of Top 25 Contemporary Craft Fairs Nationwide!