Artscope

24 Years. Thousands of Kids. One Ask.

Since 2002, Artscope has been the creative heartbeat for St. Louis kids, right in the heart of Tower Grove Park. We've watched campers grow into adults who still credit Artscope as a foundation for their community, creative, and collaboration skills. We've put paintbrushes in the hands of children whose schools couldn't afford them. We've built a community where every kid, regardless of background, income, or zip code, belongs.

But here's the truth: Arts funding is shrinking. Programs are closing. And St. Louis kids are losing access to the very thing that helps them think bigger, connect deeper, and excel in our community.

That's where YOU come in.

Keep Creativity Growing for St. Louis Kids!

🎨 Real creativity. Real connection. No screens. In a world drowning in devices, Artscope is a rare space in St. Louis City where kids put their phones down, look each other in the eye, get their hands messy, and create something real, together.

🌳 Nature as our classroom. Our historic cottage in Tower Grove Park isn't just our home, it's our inspiration. Kids learn from the trees, the seasons, and the community around them.

🤝 A diverse community where every kid belongs. Artscope is one of the few spaces in St. Louis where kids from every background create side by side, building friendships, empathy, and confidence that lasts a lifetime.

🧠 Art builds life skills. Creativity is how kids learn problem-solving, resilience, collaboration, and self-expression– all skills they carry into every part of their lives, including school. 

✨ 24 years of trusted impact. We have had St. Louis families have grow up with us. Now we need your help to keep creating with the next generation.

How Artscope Reaches Kids Across St. Louis

🌞 Summer Camp Create & School's Out Programs Hands-on, screen-free creative adventures from our Tower Grove cottage, building friendships, confidence, and skills that last a lifetime.

🏫 Artists-in-Residence in Schools: We embed professional, working artists directly into St. Louis city classrooms without art programs, filling the gap left by underfunded arts education.

🤝 Community Partnerships We bring culturally responsive arts experiences to nonprofits serving refugee families, youth in transition, and neighborhoods with little to no arts access.

How Your Donation Supports Artscope

$10+ → Supports the everyday moments of creativity, connection, and learning at Artscope.

$25–$50 → Art materials, tools, and healthy snacks for campers

$100 → Supports safe, well-staffed programs with CPR-trained teaching artists and supplies

$250 → Helps provide a scholarship spot for a child to attend Artscope programming (essential for accessibility!) 

$500 → Brings a pop-up creative workshop to an underserved neighborhood or community space

$1,000+ → Supports a teaching artist residency in a school without consistent arts programming

Thank You For Your Support 

Your donation helps Artscope keep art accessible to kids and families in St. Louis.

Every donor receives a personal thank-you from our team. Major and recurring donors get quarterly impact updates and invitations to open studios and student art shares.

Thank you, from the entire Artscope Team and Board.