Meet the Des Lee Organization Network
Des Lee Fine Arts Collaborative is partnered with some of St. Louis’ finest arts organizations to help produce some of the highest quality community arts programs serving the community.
ARTISTS FOR A CAUSE
ADDRESS: |
3224 Locust St., St. Louis, MO 63103 (in the .Zach Art Incubation Center) | |
CONTACT: |
Phone: 772.419.8778
Email: terry@a4ac.org |
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WEBSITE: |
http://www.a4ac.org | |
| Artists for a Cause is a national nonprofit organization that helps visual and performing artists to use their talents for community improvement, stimulating culture, while addressing the critical needs of communities. Some programs help artists and charities to get the most out of their collaboration, while most produce results directly, by feeding the poor, healing the sick, or solving other problems through unique artistic solutions. | ||
SUZUKI HARMONY STL
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Arts Administration Building, UMSL, 1 University Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63121 | |
CONTACT: |
Phone: 314.516.5365
Email: rcompton86@gmail.com |
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WEBSITE: |
https://www.facebook.com/SuzukiHarmonySTL/ | |
| Suzuki Harmony STL seeks to provide the highest quality violin teaching to children in St. Louis neighborhoods. Students will grow musically and intellectually while cultivating character. Through participation, students will develop diligence and purpose, building self-esteem and community. | ||
ST. LOUIS CLASSICAL GUITAR
ADDRESS: |
P.O. Box 11425, St. Louis, MO 63105 | |
CONTACT: |
Phone: 314.567.5566
Kevin Ginty Email: info@guitarsstlouis.net |
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WEBSITE: |
http://www.guitarsstlouis.net | |
| St. Louis Classical Guitar Society is committed to providing opportunities for all to experience the many levels of personal growth and musical engagement that can be derived from learning to play the guitar. | ||
STAGES ST. LOUIS
ADDRESS: |
1023 Chesterfield Parkway East, Chesterfield, MO 63017 | |
CONTACT: |
Phone: 636.530.5959
Tali Allen Email: tallen@stagesstlouis.org |
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WEBSITE: |
http://www.stagesstlouis.org | |
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STAGES IN SCHOOLS is a program offered to schools throughout the St. Louis region which brings STAGES artists into the classroom or after-school program. Workshops and multi-week residencies are available on a variety of topics ranging from technical theatre to careers in the arts, as well as instruction in acting, dance or musical theatre. In addition to providing training in a selected topic, STAGES IN SCHOOLS programs instill in students a love for the arts and a respect for the craft of the theatre professional. Through the STAGES Urban Arts Initiative, STAGES brings its educational outreach programs to urban schools and community groups. These STAGES workshops and residencies introduce underserved students to the magic of musical theatre and the empowering potential of an arts experience. |
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LAUMEIER SCULPTURE PARK
ADDRESS: |
12580 Rott Road St. Louis, MO 63127 |
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CONTACT: |
314.615.5267 Office emurphy@laumeier.org |
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WEBSITE: |
http://www.laumeier.org/ | |
| Questions? Contact “Public Programs Manager” emurphy@gmail.com | ||
ST. LOUIS CHILDREN’S CHOIR
ADDRESS: |
2842 North Ballas Road St. Louis, MO 63131-2311 |
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CONTACT: |
314.993.9626 Office
Maria A. Ellis |
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WEBSITE: |
http://www.slccsing.org | |
| Maria A. Ellis Community Engagement Coordinator |
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The St. Louis Children’s Choirs gives young singers exceptional musical training and character development through the performance of high quality choral literature and world-class performance opportunities. More than 450 students (age 6-18) from 200 schools and 85 zip codes in Missouri and Illinois sing in this remarkable program, learn wonderful music that is challenging and fun, and make lifelong friends.
ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY
ADDRESS: |
718 N. Grand St. Louis, MO 63103 |
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CONTACT: |
314.286.4407 Office
Jessica Ingraham, Director of Education Michael Gandlmayr, Manager, St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra |
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WEBSITE: |
stlsymphony.org
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| Jessica Ingraham, Director of Education & Youth Orchestra and Michael Gandlmayr, Education & Youth Orchestra Programs Manager |
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METRO THEATER COMPANY
ADDRESS: |
3311 Washington Avenue St. Louis, MO 63103 |
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CONTACT: |
314.932.7414 Office 314.932.7434 Fax |
Ron James
ron@metroplays.org
WEBSITE:
http://www.metroplays.orgRon James
Artistic Director
SPRINGBOARD
ADDRESS: |
1310 Papin Street • Suite 402 St. Louis, MO 63103 |
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CONTACT: |
314-768-9670 Office TBD |
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WEBSITE: |
http://www.springboardstl.org/ | |
| For more information about Springboard please contact:
Steve Sandbothe |
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OPERA THEATRE OF SAINT LOUIS
ADDRESS: |
210 Hazel Ave St. Louis, MO 63119-3236 |
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CONTACT: |
314.963.4250 Office afelter@opera-stl.org |
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WEBSITE: |
http://www.opera-stl.org/explore-and-learn/ |
THE SHELDON CONCERT HALL AND ART GALLERIES
ADDRESS: |
3648 Washington Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63108 |
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CONTACT: |
314.533.9900 ext. 27 Office
Sue Wise |
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WEBSITE: |
http://thesheldon.org/education/sheldon-educational-programs.php | |
| Susan Wise Education Program Coordinator |
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Rachel Morgan, Des Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative Intern
ST. LOUIS LOW BRASS COLLECTIVE
ADDRESS: |
One University Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63121 |
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CONTACT: |
314.516.2263 Office Marquita.reef@slps.org |
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WEBSITE: |
http://www.stllbc.org/ | |
| Marquita Reef | ||
| The purpose of the St. Louis Low Brass Collective (STLLBC) is to provide St. Louis and surrounding regions with educational and performance opportunities for student and amateur low-brass (trombone, euphonium, baritone horn and tuba) musicians, to present concerts and events that are of interest to regional low-brass musicians and provide educational and event information, via a web site, to members of the general public who are interested in low-brass music. The STLLBC is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. | ||
| We have had events with featuring low brass musicians that play jazz, classical, rock & roll, funk and everything in between. We strive to further instrumental education to not only low brass musicians but all musicians in the area. All of our events are free and open to the public! | ||
SCOTTISH PARTNERSHIP FOR ARTS AND EDUCATION
ADDRESS: |
P.O. Box 6761 Chesterfield, MO 63006-6761 |
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CONTACT: |
314.773.4195 Office info@stlspae.org |
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WEBSITE: |
http://www.stlspae.org/ | |
| Diane McCullough dmccspae@sbcglobal.net |
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PRISON PERFORMING ARTS
ADDRESS: |
3547 Olive St St Louis, MO 63103 |
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CONTACT: |
314.289.4190 Office Rachel@prisonartsstl.org |
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WEBSITE: |
http://prisonartsstl.org/ | |
| Rachel Tibbetts | ||
ST. LOUIS ART MUSEUM
ADDRESS: |
1 Fine Arts Dr St Louis, MO 63110 |
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CONTACT: |
314.721.0072 Office lankforde@umsl.edu |
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WEBSITE: |
http://www.slam.org/ | |
| Louis Lankford lankforde@umsl.edu |
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UMSL DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
ADDRESS: |
One University Blvd. 316 Music Building St. Louis, MO 63121 |
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CONTACT: |
314.516.5365 Office smithmv@umsl.edu |
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WEBSITE: |
http://music.umsl.edu/ | |
| Dr. Michael V. Smith E. Desmond Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative |
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MUSIC FOR LIFELONG ACHIEVEMENT
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CONTACT: |
314.533.9900 Office | |
WEBSITE: |
http://www.supportmfla.org/ | |
| Music For Lifelong Achievement, a non-profit group based at the Sheldon Concert Hall and under the umbrella of the Sheldon Arts Foundation, is dedicated to encouraging the donation of used and new musical instruments and accessories from individuals and companies. MFLA provides a tax deduction for the value of donated instruments, then works to place those instruments and accessories in school and community music programs serving disadvantaged students. | ||
ST. LOUIS DANCING CLASSROOMS
Our vision is to make the St. Louis Dancing Classroom curriculum available to every child within the St. Louis metropolitan area.
ADDRESS: |
St. Louis Dancing Classrooms P.O. Box 179171 St. Louis, Missouri 63117 |
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CONTACT: |
angieb@stlouisdancingclassrooms.org | |
WEBSITE: |
www.stldancingclassrooms.org | |
SPECDRUM
Making a lasting change through World Culture Education and Community Outreach.
ADDRESS: |
SpecDrum Inc. 935 Westwold Ave. Ferguson, MO 6313 |
CONTACT:
Matt Henry: specdrumstl@gmail.com
WEBSITE: http://specdrum.org
BACH SOCIETY OF ST. LOUIS
ADDRESS: |
3547 Olive Street, Ste. 120 Saint Louis, MO 63103 |
CONTACT: 314-652-BACH
EMAIL: info@bachsociety.org
WEBSITE: https://www.bachsociety.org/
JAZZ ST. LOUIS: EMERSON JAZZ EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE
ADDRESS: |
3547 Olive St. • Suite 260 St. Louis, MO 63103 |
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CONTACT: |
314.289.4033 Office 314.289.4039 Fax |
Phil Dunlap, Director of Education and Community Engagement
phil@jazzstl.org
WEBSITE:
http://jazzstl.org/Phil Dunlap
Director of Education
Ethan Saake, Des Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative Intern
HEC-TV
ADDRESS: |
3655 Olive St. • #301 St. Louis, MO 63108 |
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CONTACT: |
314.531.4455 Office 314.531.0750 Fax amanda@hectv.org |
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WEBSITE: |
http://www.hectv.org | |
| HEC-TV is St. Louis’ leading producer of education, arts, and cultural television. Our mission is “to strengthen and promote education, arts, and cultural communities in the St. Louis metropolitan area.” HEC-TV is proud to bring you television that “makes you think.” For more information visit www.hectv.org. | ||