The Art of Giving : Fund an A1 Program
Our annual end of year drive, "The Art of Giving; Fund an A1 Program" will focus on our three pillar programs, Adult Open Studio, Youth Open Studio, and Artists First for Veterans. Your generous support helps us continue our innovative programs, provide essential materials, and nurture a vibrant, creative space in the upcoming year. Every contribution, no matter the amount, becomes part of something meaningful.
Adult Open Studio cultivates a space that supports individual artistic growth and autonomy.
Artists First for Veterans, offers a pathway to dignity, healing, and renewed purpose.
Youth Open Studio offers an enriching environment to explore creativity, connect with others, develop essential coping skills, and improve emotional and behavioral well-being.
Creativity changes lives and your support helps make it possible.
With just a few clicks, you can make a secure contribution that helps sustain our programs and empowers our artists.
Art Supplies
We gratefully accept donations of art supplies and other items that support our programs. From paintbrushes to canvases, your in-kind donations help our artists continue to create and thrive. To donate art supplies stop by during our Open Studio Hours.
Volunteer
Volunteers are invaluable in working one-on-one with artists, sharing their unique skills and talents, helping with administrative and promotional tasks, and helping represent Artists First at special events and exhibitions.
Internships & Practicums
Artists First helps support local high school and college students by providing fulfilling internship opportunities. Under staff supervision interns can gain direct experience in the following fields: non-profit management, social work, business administration, graphic design and marketing, fine arts and education.
Artists First Ambassadors
Artists First Ambassadors create awareness in the community, enhance our service delivery, and help implement the organization’s strategic plan. A1A create leadership opportunities for philanthropists in the Saint Louis region. Artists First Ambassadors meet bi-monthly and help host quarterly Happy Hours / Exhibitions at the studio.