At 6:00 pm CST, UrbArts premiers a new 15 minute set from 2021 UrbArts award winner Sahara Sista S.O.L.S. in commemoration of the org’s 20th anniversary. Titled “Around 8.15,” this is an online series featuring artists who are a part of UrbArts and helped shape the org’s legacy. See the whole set on YouTube by…
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UrbArts was made aware of a glitch with our Pop Up Art Show submission form and was able to resolve the issue. If you tried to submit before but was unsuccessful, your next attempt should be problem-free. Submit now. If you do have any problems submitting, you can email us at [email protected] or call…
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Calling all youth musicians, poets, rappers, beatmakers, comics, and dancers! We invite youth artists 18 years or younger to share your talent at this Saturday’s Juneteenth event in Old North St. Louis. Registration and attendance is free. You can click here to register online to perform. Spots are limited 10 performers so don’t wait to…
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The latest art exhibition at UrbArts Old North gallery is now available to view 24/7 with the opening of the virtual exhibit. The page features images from the exhibition, a virtual tour of the exhibit featuring a track from Enoch Raavi and the Indigenous Groove, video art by FALAQ, and an online shop for interested…
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St. Louis Youth Poet Laureate Grace Ruo and UrbArts founder UrbArts MK Stallings shared poems and talked Black history during a recent virtual presentation for Ritenour Middle School. In a 47 minute online experience, MK share discussed the role of “Blackart” as defined by Haki Madhubuti before sharing a poem and introducing Grace. Ritenour Middle…
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UrbArts is extending its call for art so more artists can participate in this group show. The theme is all about healing and self-care. Your balm could be creating or experiencing art. We are asking artists to share their works that express wellness in these challenging times. To date, we have received some works to…
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Using blank verse, Grace Ruo crafted a short poem designed for performance in poetry slams. In this gripping piece, she likens the tragic means by which Emmett Till achieved immortality with Jesus Christ. This work demonstrates the continued relevance of Mamie Till-Mobley’s decision to show the world what white racists did to her son on…
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Two Saint Louis Youth Poets Laureate will be featured on St. Louis On the Air, a daily live broadcast on St. Louis Public Radio at noon on Monday, January 25, 2021. Last year’s St. Louis Youth Poet Laureate, Sarah Abbas, and the current laureate, Grace Ruo, will discuss how their poems speak to the issues…
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