2. In 2014, St. Louis ArtWorks hired 143 youth between 14-19 years old for 178 positions. These apprentices came from 56 school’s in the
St. Louis Metropolitan area and 34 various zip codes, reflecting the diversity of our region. Of the youth hired, 65% (116 lived within
the St. Louis City limits). Diversity of age, gender, neighborhoods, schools, artistic discipline interest, and experience were used to se-
lect participants. Of the 2014 apprentices, 92% were African American,4% were Caucasian, 2% were Asian, and 1% identified as more
than one race.
ArtWorks offers year round program opportunities for teens during out-of-school hours. The Summer Program, our largest program,
served 91 teenagers in 2014. Apprentices worked 5 hours a day, 5 days a week for 6 weeks on a variety of projects and disciplines Our
Fall and Spring Programs met for 5 hours a week for 12 weeks after school and on Saturdays, and served 52 teenagers.
The Creative Futures Program:
The Creative Futures Program is a Fall and Spring program which offers teens having multiple barriers to success the opportunity to
increase their artistic skills, continue to build their job skills knowledge, and earn a paycheck while receiving extra support services
such as counseling and college application assistance. To be accepted into Creative Futures program, teens must live in households
that fall below the HUD Federal Poverty guidelines. During the spring and fall, Creative Futures met after school for 5 hours a week.
Application Process:
In order to become part of the ArtWorks program, the youth were either recommended by the teaching artists they had in previous
programs, or were invited to interview day. The ArtWorks staff reviewed each youth application to assess if the applicant is eligible
based on age, completeness of the application, previous employment/volunteer experience and/or artistic experience/interests, and
letters of support from teachers or mentors. ArtWorks looked to reach a diverse group of youth to invite for interviews. With that, a
broad group of community volunteers participated in the summer and fall interview days; volunteers ranged from college and
corporate presidents, to local artists and community residents.
Mission... The mission of St. Louis
ArtWorks is to broaden educational and career
opportunities for youth in the St. Louis Region
throughapprenticeshipsintheartsandthrough
community collaborations.
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ArtWorks Board and Staff
ArtWorks Programs
Teaching Artists
Program Facts
Zip Codes
ArtWorks Studio
Evaluation
Community Impact
Grant Financials
Collaborative Community Partners
Art Is
4. Narcisa Symank, Board Chair
Matt Semrad, Co-Chair
Kelly Scheffer, Chair-Programs
Daryl Gourley, Secretary
Rhoads Hall, Treasurer
Joseph Brinkmann
Jared Boyd
Shaughnessy Daniels
Joel Fuoss
Sheila Hudson
Rajeev John
Don Kennedy
Erik Karanik
Chuck Kindleberger
Noah Kirby
Roger Macon
Matt MacEwan
Jean Miller
David Seevers
Matt Semrad
Ben Gandhi-Shepard, Web Developer
Steve Shumate
Sarah Smith
Kedra Tolson
Mrs. Narcisa Symank, Board Chair Ms. Prisclla Block, Executive Director
St. Louis ArtWorks Board of Directors
Jessica Graham, Program Manager Jacob Volkmar, Grants and Media Manager Dawna Wharton, Office Manager
Michael Sophir, Reserach AssistantSusan TeStroete, Assistant Program ManagerDonica England, Site Supervisor
5. 2014 Programs
BloomWorks!: Apprentices were introduced to
landscape architecture and principles of water
conservations. They designed and painted rain barrels.
Teaching Artists: Scott Pondrum, Stephanie Pondrum
Documentary Film: Apprentices were given the
support they needed to become active storytellers and
historians of the Ville Community in St. Louis using
digitial media. Under the guidance of two film
professionals, youth were taught documentary
filmmaking techniques using an approach that
emphasizes direct observation and personal experience.
Teaching Artists: Alessio Summerfield, Kim Kaporis
Sculpture: Apprentices learned about 3D sculpture
and design and created a commissioned bicycle rack out
of recycled materials for OLIO Restaurant. They also created
home decor products out of recycled materials.
Teaching Artists: Deb Wheeler and Tara Morton
Textiles: Apprentices produced textiles for the home
including floor mats, table runners, and placemats.
Teaching Artists: Byron Rodger, Hannah Montford
Documentary Film: Apprentices are learned stop
animation to create a short film on 5959 Delmar Blvd. to
announce St. Louis ArtWorks new building!
Teaching Artists: Adam Hogan, Laura Hogan
Spring Fall
6. 2014 Programs Cont’d
Opera: Apprentices worked together with Opera Theater St. Louis to
learn to compose and perform an Opera based on the rich history of
the Ville Neighborhood.
Teaching Artists: Mark Clark, Kevin Nicolette, Matt Clark
Print Making: Apprentices in the printmaking group studied about
bullying with the Anti-Defamation league to design an ant-bullying
poster campaign for local schools. They also designed images of Old
North St. Louis for cards to be utilized by the Old North Restoration
Group.
Teaching Artists: Byron Rogers, Kammi Linton
BoomerRacks: Apprentices in this sculpture group learned three-
dimensional design as they created a bike rack for Forest ReLeaf.
The bike rack was installed at Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park.
Teaching Artists: Deborah Wheeler, Jacob Francois
Mural Group 1: Using their knowledge of color and perspective,
apprentices designed a large scale mural for The Deaconess
Foundation Caroline House to celebrate 125 years of their service to
the community. The mural depicts hope in the city.
Teaching Artists: Hannah Montford, Kelsey Wiskirchen
Mural Group 2: Apprentices studied the Historic Ville
Neighborhood and used their knowledge of color and
perspective, to design a large scale mural for the Bee Sweet
Orchard at the corner of Sarah and Evans. The mural depicts
the rich history of the neighborhood known as The Ville.
Teaching Arists: Robert Ketchens, William Burton
Documentary Film: Apprentices were given the
support they need to become active storytellers on the St.
Louis ArtWorks Program learning digital media. Under the
guidance of film professionals, youth were taught
documentary filmmaking techniques using an approach that
emphasizes direct observation and personal experience.
Teaching Arist: Adam Hogan
Summer
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During my time at St. Louis ArtWorks I have had a great time learning and developing
skills even when facing certain obstacles. I had the opportunity to develop as an artist
by learning from two professional teaching artists the fundamental skills for painting
a mural; which was commissioned by the Deaconess Foundation for their 125th anni-
versary. My skills were also refined due to the many projects we worked on throughout
the summer. As a person I have grown artistically, as well as socially, because of my
everyday involvements with a diverse community of workers. Throughout the summer
I have enjoyed the new people I have met as well as the joyful memories I was able to
make while painting the abstract art. Throughout the program I have faced challenges
like over socializing as well as not focusing but even with those challenges I was able to
overcome them and focus on my artwork. I am proud that as a group we were able to
create large scale mural on time and the passion it took to give it my all.
Arianna V.
BUILDING. COMMUNITY.
7. Artistic Spotlight: Robert Ketchens
Robert A. Ketchens, born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, and
began his career with the United States Air Force. His military service laid
the groundwork for his studies in fine art in Germany, where he visited the
various art museums throughout Europe. He enrolled in the Atelier of Herr
Herzfield, a local German artist, where he learned to master the practical
aspects of easel p ainting, from canvas preparation to color mixing and
glazing. In 1985 Robert relocated to the Midwest, and in 1986, he opened a
studio in St. Louis, Missouri and began to take an active role in the local art
community. In 1990, he retired from the field of medical illustration to give
full attention to fine art. Robert constantly creates art. He teaches privately,
and participates as an arts educator in several community arts programs in
St. Louis, including the Saint Louis Art Museum, Young Audiences and St.
Louis Artworks Robert has completed several important commissions.
To date, Robert has exhibited internationally as well as in the States of
Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Texas and the District of
Columbia. His art is in significant corporate and private collections. He has
participated in numerous solo and groups exhibitions. Robert has
continued to experiment with his color pallet, presenting strong vivid colors
from his southern roots.
Adam Hogan
2014TeachingArtists
Robert Ketchens
Deb Wheeler
William Burton
Allesio Summerfield Kim Kaporis Scott Pondrum
Camille Linton Stephanie Pondrum Kesley Wiskirchen
Jacob Francois
Kevin Nicolette Mark Clark Laura Hogam
Byron Rogers Hannah Montford
Tara Morton
8. 98%
Of Seniors
Graduated High School
56
Local Schools Represented
143
Youth Apprentices
93%
Of Graduating Seniors
went on to College
34
St. Louis Metropolitan
Zip Codes Represented
80¢
Of Every Dollar
Used for Programming
97.5%
Apprentice Improved
in their Artistic Discipline
100%
Of Apprentices
Opened a Bank Account
150
Volunteers
2014Overview
9. Apprentices worked together with Opera Theater St. Louis to learn to compose and perform an Opera based on the rich
history of the Ville Neighborhood.
Teaching Artists: Mark Clark, Kevin Nicolette, Matt Clark
Click to view the opera (opens in new window)
The Ville: Opera Performed Summer 2014
Zip Codes Represented
62201
62208
62269
63031
63033
63034
63042
63074
63101
63104
63106
63107
63108
63109
63110
63111
63112
63113
62201
62208
62269
63031
63033
63034
63042
63074
63101
63104
63106
63107
63108
63109
63110
63111
63112
63113
63114
63115
63116
63118
63119
63120
63121
63130
63132
63135
63136
63138
63139
63141
63143
63147
10. ArtWorks 2015 Location: 5959 Delmar Blvd.
T R I V E R S
architecture
planning urban design
interiors
100 North Broadway
Suite 1800
St Louis Missouri 63102
314.241.2900
241.2909
www.trivers.com
Location Map
TRIVERS PROJECT #:
OWNER CONTACT: Priscilla Block
2703 N. 14th St. St. Louis, MO 63106
BID DOCUMENT SET
NOVEMBER 24, 2014
N183.00
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DELMAR BLVD.
(ALLEY)
HODIAMONTAVE.
HAMILTONAVE.
ADDENDUM 1 - 12/5/2014
ADDENDUM 2 - 12/11/2014
ADDENDUM 3 - 1/15/2015
Hodiamont
Delmar Blvd.
5959 Delmar Blvd.
Opening doors to opportunities for future generations ArtWorks has
reached a time of pivotal growth and expansion. As we move forward
in 2015 our programs are expanding to meet the needs of underserved
youth from St. Louis by relocating into a larger facility in the Loop East.
Our new flagship location will allow us the opportunity to expand ser-
vices, offer additional opportunities and provide exciting programs for
the community. This new space will enable us to provide over 100 new
apprenticeships in the next 5 years and provide new opportunities for
dozens of local artists.
11. Workforce Development
All apprentices accepted went through an interview process with community members. 100% of teens were given a resume workshop and
created their own personal resume. All apprentices also learned how to shake hands and make eye contact with adults, as well as learned
how to explain their work in a professional manner.
84% of apprentices reported that ArtWorks was their first job.
93% apprentices agreed that ArtWorks taught them skills that would help them find a job and 95% agreed that working at ArtWorks will
help them perform better at a future job.
Art Knowledge and Experience
St. Louis ArtWorks curriculum adheres to the Missouri Grade Level Expectations and Show Me Standards for the high school level. Every
apprentice takes a pre- and post-test based on these standards for their specific artistic discipline. Artistic concepts covered included: color
theory, elements of design, group critiques, art history connections, and composition.
Each apprentice learns a specific artistic discipline under the apprenticeship of a professional teaching artist. 100% of apprentices were
able to display and sell their artwork. In addition, apprentices create public art that will be displayed for the community to see for years to
come.
Evaluation
12. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT:
Self esteem and Confidence:
97% of apprentices either agreed or strongly agreed with the following statement: “I felt proud when I received my acceptance to
ArtWorks.” 75% all either agreed or strongly agreed that they have more self-confidence just from being accepted into the ArtWorks
program.
Money Matters:
Over the course of the program, the number of teens who reported that they kept a budget increased and the number who reported
that they saved their money increased. Apprentices also reported increased knowledge regarding credit cards, checking accounts, debit
cards, and check books.
Specific financial benefits that ArtWorks apprentices gain:
-A Stipend. Summer program stipend is $900. Fall and Spring stipend is $360 per program.
-A Bank Account. Apprentices were required to have a bank account. Their stipend was directly deposited.
-A budget. Every apprentice was required to make a budget after receiving their first stipend paycheck.
-A financial literacy workshop. Every apprentice participated in at least one financial literacy
workshop by Wells Fargo Advisors.
The majority of youth reported that they were leaving the ArtWorks experience with new attitudes, behaviors, and skills. Specifically
related to work-readiness, professional development, and life skills, the top areas of gain reported by apprentices included:
ArtWorks strongly encourages fiscal responsibility. Prior to the ArtWorks 2014 program, 47.9% of spring youth, 48.9% of summer youth
and 48.8% of fall youth did not have a bank account. However, at the close of their respective programs, 100% of apprentices had a
personal bank account.
Life Skills
Evaluation
Life Skills Presentations 2014
The life skills speakers presented information on a specific topic for an hour. The life skills presentations were actively engaging and in an
open discussion format which encouraged the youth to ask questions therefore better absorbing and retaining the information presented.
Presenters spoke about making healthy choices regarding nutrition and relationships, being environmentally and fiscally responsible, and
how to navigate the college search and acceptance process.
Our Life Skills presenters included:
13. ArtWorks is dedicated to improving the St. Louis Metropolitan Region by
providing quality educational programs in the arts, life skills workshops,
and basic employment training to area youth. Through these services
young people are able to develop artistic talents, contribute to their
communities, and better equip themselves with essential skills that will
prove beneficial in their futures.
ArtWorks had three public events in 2014 and was able to reach an
audience of over 500 people.
Community Impact
14. MAC Grant Financials
Personnel- Administrative 147,449$
Personnel- Artistic 279,968$
Personnel- Technical/Production 65,903$
Outside Artistic Fees and Services -$
Outside Other Fees and Services 47,123$
Space Rental 169,196$
Travel 1,806$
Marketing 3,552$
Remaining Operating Expenses 38,014$
Capital Expenditures- Acquisitions -$
Capital Expenditures- Other -$
Total Expenses 753,011$
Cash Expenses
Admissions 18,400$
Contracted Services Revenue -$
Corporate Support 232,581$
Foundation Support 140,578$
Other Private Support 25,024$
Government Support- Federal -$
Government Support-State 203,875$
Government Support- Local 115,553$
Other Revenue -$
Applicant Cash -$
MAC Request 17,000$
Total Income 753,011$
Cash Income
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The Faces of ArtWorks
1995
2000 2006
2012
Frist Baptist Church
80 Youth Apprenticeships
The Gateway Mall
95 Youth Apprenticeships
Grand Center
120 Youth Apprenticeships
Old North Studio
Grand Center
140 Youth Apprenticeships
Forest Park Southeast
110 Youth Apprenticeships
2002
5959 Delmar
200 Youth Apprenticeships
2015
20 Years of Growth
