Art and Activism

In her new book "Art of Protest," arts organizer De Nichols seeks to inspire young activists, reminding them that, throughout history, social movements needed art to advance the cause.

Young adults throughout the St. Louis area make up the St. Louis Story Stitchers artists collective. They aim to showcase the region’s culture through…

St. Louisan Elizabeth Vega loads up a rental van with screen printing materials, Sharpie markers, and a box of flowers. She’s packing for a protest more…

For eight years, Yeyo Arts Collective has struggled to stay afloat. Now the organization is raising money to buy a building to sustain itself, and better…

In Emeara Burns’ north St. Louis neighborhood, gun violence is a way of life.People in her area have grown used to the sound of gunshots, Burns said. But…

When Paul Rucker received a call inviting him to bring his work confronting racism and white supremacy in United States to a Ferguson gallery, he knew he…

Music played an important role in the civil rights movement that helped transform the nation. Songs such as Sam Cooke’s “A Change is Gonna Come” and “We…

People in the St. Louis region will soon have a chance to let arts advocates and funders know how to better connect with the public.Last week, the…

When Vinnie Saletto and his wife considered adopting a child from overseas, they turned to the International Institute of St. Louis to learn more about…

As the St. Louis Mayoral Race heats up, a group of artists are insisting candidates address how policy makers will make sure that the city makes the arts…