CommUnity Arts STL

05/08/2026

May 1st, 2026. What an incredible night. ✨

This Moment That Makes Us was a true success, and we are overwhelmed with gratitude for every artist, performer, teacher, designer, volunteer, crew member, and supporter who helped bring it to life. Over 30 collaborators came together to create something unforgettable, and every single person was absolutely incredible.

Our artists passion, commitment, and artistry lit up the stage.

Thank you to everyone who came out to support live art, community, and creativity. What a beautiful night to remember.

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05/07/2026

This Give Day STL, CommUNITY Arts STL has formed a meaningful partnership with Normandy Schools Collaborative. Through our Arts & Literacy workshops, we use co-founder Mary Ellen Bryan’s children’s books to bridge the gap between storytelling and the visual arts. This integrated curriculum empowers students to discover their unique voices through creative writing and performing arts, providing them with their own books for their at-home libraries and the social emotional tools they need to thrive.

Help us reach our $3,000 goal! Your support will provide over 450 books and weekly craft supplies for five classrooms throughout the upcoming school year.

https://www.givestlday.org/organization/Community-Arts-Stl 🔗

05/07/2026

This Give STL Day, we are on a mission to bring the arts back to our classrooms. With ongoing budget cuts threatening arts education, many children are losing access to the vital experiences that shape future success. The arts are not merely “side activities”—they are essential for developing our next generation of leaders. As the Harvard Graduate School of Education notes: “Participation in the arts is linked to higher levels of critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.”

To combat this decline, CommUNITY Arts STL has formed a meaningful partnership with the Normandy Schools Collaborative. Through our Arts & Literacy workshops, we use co-founder Mary Ellen Bryan’s children’s books to bridge the gap between storytelling and the visual arts. This integrated curriculum empowers students to discover their unique voices through creative writing and performing arts, providing them with their own books for their at-home libraries and the social emotional tools they need to thrive.

Help us reach our $3,000 goal! Your support will provide over 450 books and weekly craft supplies for five classrooms throughout the upcoming school year.

https://www.givestlday.org/organization/Community-Arts-Stl

05/01/2026

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04/29/2026

Happy International Dance Day!

Here’s how you know dancers are preparing for a show! Costumes everywhere. Worn-through socks. Hours of rehearsal you can almost feel in the room.

This is what it takes to bring This Moment That Makes Us to life and we’re almost there!

🗓 May 1, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 COCA - St. Louis

🎟 Tickets in bio [https://www.communityartsstl.org/this-moment]

Come see what all this work becomes.

Internationaldanceday

04/29/2026

04/25/2026

✨ This Moment That Makes Us ✨

1 Week Away from an unforgettable evening of movement, music, and connection as we celebrate 20 years of Collective Motion.

🗓 May 1, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 COCA – Center of Creative Arts
🎟 Get your tickets now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/this-moment-that-makes-us

Collaborating Artists:
Mary Ellen Bryan
Kathleen Radke Whittaker
Paige Walden
Resilience Dance Company
Ballet 314
Convergence Dance & Body: Robert McKenney & Liz Schwarzkopf
Karlee Warthen
Tifa Holman
Abraham Mohler
Monica Sauer
Lorraine Glass-Harris
Cherry & Jerry
Tom Breadon
El Sistema

04/19/2026

has strength, precision, and countless hours in the studio, all grounded in every step. Mary Ellen Bryan’s choreography lives in these moments, where technique meets artistry.

Every step tells part of the story 💫

📅 May 1, 2026 | 6:30 PM 📍 COCA: Staenberg Performance Lab

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04/17/2026

Behind the scenes of the process ✨

Dancers of Ballet 314 diving into Mary Ellen Bryan’s choreography. Exploring, refining, and making the movement their own. Each moment in the studio is part of the journey, and it’s been beautiful to watch this work come back to life piece by piece.

We can’t wait to see it all come together on stage 💫

04/17/2026

🌟 We Need You! Help Us Bring "This Moment That Makes Us" to Life 🌟
Community Arts STL is looking for passionate volunteers to join our production team for an unforgettable night of dance, music, and storytelling at COCA!

Whether you’re a backstage pro or just love greeting friendly faces, we have a spot for you. Your energy makes this collaborative vision possible!

How You Can Help:
Creative Prep: Origami backdrop construction & sensory bag assembly. (Volunteer)

Show Day Crew: Reception hosts. (volunteer)

The Heavy Lifting: Load-in/Load-out and backstage support. (volunteer)

Stage Management: Experienced leads for the full run! (paid positions available)

The Details:
📅 Main Event: May 1st, 2026 📍 Location: COCA - 6880 Washington Ave 🙌 Perks: Be part of a beautiful community project and see the magic from behind the scenes!

Ready to join us?

Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4AABAF2AA0F5CF8-62906102-dance #/