Finding a calling in the arts
Mon April 15With a family of musicians and exposure to the arts from an early age, Maria Ellis was always going to be an arts patron....
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2020 St. Louis Arts Awards
Know an artist, educator, philanthropist, corporate citizen or organization that has enriched our arts and cultural community? Nominate them for the St. Louis Arts Awards!
Presented since 1992, the Arts and Education Council's St. Louis Arts Awards is the preeminent award ceremony honoring individuals and organizations who make our region so vibrant. Nominations are open to the public for awards. Nominations close April 30.
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Centene Center for the Arts
The Centene Center for the Arts is a dynamic, vibrant arts incubator owned and operated by the Arts and Education Council and strategically located in the Grand Center Arts District. Through a leadership gift from the Centene Charitable Foundation, A&E's arts incubator fosters a community of growth for St. Louis arts organizations by offering facilities and services they need - from below-market rate office spaces to free rehearsal and event spaces to collaborative spaces for idea-sharing.