Artica

08/27/2026

Huge thanks to all our friends who came out for Heavy Anchor’s Rock for ARTICA fundraiser last weekend. The bands brought it, the room was packed with great energy and a range of creative flair, and the whole night was a reminder of how much local support there is for strange, ambitious, artist-driven things in St. Louis.

Importantly, we all partied while helping raise money for ARTICA [and believe us, we need it!] Thank you to Heavy Anchor, the performing acts, everyone who helped put the event together, and every person who showed up, donated, or helped spread the word.

Extra special thanks to friends that helped make the evening a success:

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& The Isolationauts

Our Summer Fundraiser is in final stretch and is open for just 12 more days. Donations online can be made through Facebook, or if you prefer other methods, our website accepts Paypal/Venmo/cards.

If you’ve been meaning to support ARTICA, now is a great time. Every donation helps us keep the festival free, support artists, build the site, and keep making space for the wonderfully unusual things that make ARTICA what it is.

Thanks for the photos Chris Tilley on IG!

08/20/2026

A lot goes into making ARTICA happen—from the tireless efforts of our volunteers, working board, and part-time ED to the very literal cost of making a free festival happen.

We need your help! Every dollar donated goes directly toward making ARTICA possible: grants for artists, infrastructure, permits, insurance, equipment, and all the other behind-the-scenes magic that makes the festival happen. Phew!!!
If you love ARTICA, if you’ve ever attended, or if this will be your first year, please consider making a donation.

Every dollar helps us keep ARTICA free, support artists, and bring this wonderfully weird festival to life.

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08/14/2026

Join ARTICA tomorrow night at The Heavy Anchor

The Rock for ARTICA fundraiser will feature music, visual effects, and more from some of your favorite ARTICA alums!

Come out and enjoy the jams and help support ARTICA, the festival this coming October, and the STL creative community

Saturday August 15th 7:00-11:00pm
5226 Gravois Ave, St. Louis MO 63116

08/10/2026

ARTICA is taking over the Heavy Anchor this Saturday!

It will be a night of local rock music featuring some of ARTICA’s alums
- Isolationauts
- Brutal Hell
- Shifted
- Mobile Alien Research Unit
& more

There will be a $10 door charge

Come out and enjoy the jams and support ARTICA

Saturday August 15th @ 7:00om
5226 Gravois Ave, St. Louis MO 63116

08/02/2026

Tonight’s the night!

Come join us for ARTICA’s open mic night at Greenfinch Theater

No matter your experience level or creative discipline, come out and share in the creative space. Bring you friends, your art, and your curiosity.

Sign-ups open at the door starting at 5:30pm



https://m.facebook.com/events/4552460408322821/?

07/27/2026

Join us this Sunday for a night of creativity, connection, and art-making!

ARTICA is hosting an open mic night at Greenfinch Theater. This is the perfect space to share your work, try new material, connect with other local creative, and chat about the festival coming up this fall.

All experience levels and artistic disciplines are welcome. Sign-ups open at the door starting at 5:30pm



https://m.facebook.com/events/4552460408322821/?

07/17/2026

The artist applications for ARTICA 2026: Anomaly Test Pattern(s) is now closed!

To the 500+ individuals, groups, artists, musicians, friends, and family that submitted applications:
Thank you for all the time, effort, and energy you put into your submissions 💙 We look forward to reviewing each one and putting together an amazing collection for the 2026 festival this fall. More information will be sent out via email once final decisions have been made!

To everyone that liked, shared, commented, and supported the artist search:
We appreciate you and all the love! Your support of ARTICA not only helps us but also the STL creative community as a whole 🫶🏼

ARTICA is a commerce free arts and music festival that thrives off the beauty and chaos of all art forms. Weather you submitted an artist application or not be sure to come out and support, participate, and show out this October. Don’t miss out on being part of something special 🎨

ARTICA 2026: Anomaly Test Pattern(s)
Festival dates: October 3-4, 2026
Location: Gateway South (just south of the arch)

07/16/2026

It is the last day to submit artist applications for ARTICA 2026!

Don’t miss out on being part of this years festival. ARTICA is open to all artistic disciplines and skill levels. Submit your artist application at the link below.

This years theme, Anomaly Test Pattern(s), invites you to explore a prompt, a signal, something to tune into - Follow it. Bend it. Ignore it. Just get creative.

ARTICA 2026: Call for Artists is OPEN!
Deadline for jury funding has been extended: July 16, 2026
Festival dates: October 3–4, 2026
Location: Gateway South (just south of the arch)



https://www.articastl.com/anomaly-test-patterns

07/15/2026

We are in the final days to submit artist applications for ARTICA 2026!

ARTICA is open to all artist disciplines and experience levels. Come be a part of this years festival and help make 2026 a year to remember!

ARTICA 2026: Call for Artists is OPEN!
Deadline for jury funding has been extended: July 16, 2026
Festival dates: October 3–4, 2026
Location: Gateway South (just south of the arch)



https://www.articastl.com/anomaly-test-patterns