Upcoming Events
Our curated events offer a dynamic blend of creative workshops, enlightening exhibitions, and community engagements that reflect our ongoing commitment to promoting Artistry, Community and Dignity. Whether you're an aspiring artist, an art enthusiast, or a curious member of our community, our calendar is filled with opportunities to engage, learn, and be inspired. Join us as we continue to celebrate the transformative power of art, fostering a thriving artistic community that transcends barriers and nurtures individuality. Dive in, explore, and be a part of the unfolding creative journey at Artists First.
Tinsel Town @ The Foundry
Find us at Tinsel Town in The St. Louis Foundry December 20th and shop local for the holidays!
All the Feels : An Inclusive Art Exhibition
Join us for the opening reception at Webster Arts!
Holiday Pop-Up!
Join us at Artists First during Adult Open Studio for our Holiday Pop-Up!
Watch live art, shop local, and enjoy hot cocoa!
Do Good with Chipotle!
Do Good with Chipotle!
25% of event sales get donated to the cause!
Order online for pickup using code J7ZCRDD or show this flyer in restaurant!
*Must be ordered through the Richmond Heights location
Closed for the Holiday
We are closed November 27th and November 28th.
Regular hours will resume December 1st.
Sundaze at Schlafly
Get ready for the holiday season with us at Sundaze at Schafly!
Free family friendly event with local artists, and a DJ.
Purchases help further the mission of Artists First.
City Nights Local Dive
Join us at the City Museum for refreshments, music, and art activities!
$30 to attend, 21+
Veterans Open House
In honor of Veterans Day, join us Monday, November 10, at Artists First for an Open House!
Open from 5 pm - 7 pm, free to attend
Monster Bash
Art Exhibition and Studio Fundraiser
Suggested $5 donation at the door
Art activities and happy hour included!
Shaw Art Fair
Join Us at the Shaw Art Fair!
Stop by for original art, unique merch, and a hands-on art activity the whole family can enjoy.
Entry accessible at the corner of Flora Place & Tower Grove Avenue.
Festability
Join us at the St. Louis History Museum to celebrate artists of all abilities! Free and sensory friendly art activities included!
Art of Belonging
Free to all! Art of Belonging is a Pride Month exhibition celebrating the power of creative expression to affirm identity, build community, and make space for everyone to be seen and valued. Featured works explore what it means to belong - to oneself, to each other, and a world where love is honored and knows no bounds.
Viva Artists First - Celebrating 14 Years of Creative Impact
Join us Saturday, April 26th, 2025 to celebrate another year of creative impact! We have much to celebrate this year including serving over 400 individuals through our creative self-expression healing programs. The funds raised will directly benefit our programs, such as Creative Vocations, helping professionally driven artists with intellectual developmental disabilities realize their full potential; the Youth Open Studio which serves 136 kids with and without disabilities; and Artists First for Veterans, a creative support program for current and former Armed Services members that supports the development of positive self- identity, self-expression, and community re-integration.
When: Saturday, April 26th, 2025
What Time: 6pm - 9pm
Where: Tropical Liqueurs, 4104 Manchester Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110
