#creativeyouthdevelopment

Story Stitchers Susan Colangelo and Branden Lewis were interviewed on The Real Monica Adams on June 25th. The interview focused on Story Stitchers work on mental health. Watch the interview on facebook @monicaadamstv and on YouTube @therealmonicaadams. Link to the episode: Monica Adams is a life coach, personal trainer, Emcee, auctioneer and fashion consultant. Her 20+ years of being in media…

Story Stitchers young artists take on the topic of mental health crisis and addiction with guest Hassan Shariff, in this edition of StitchCast Studio LIVE! Recorded live at High Low in Saint Louis, Missouri on March 26, 2024. Pick the City UP Arts Interlude Untitled by Kashela Armstead Clark  Saint Louis Story Stitchers, 2024 Recorded live at High Low, March 26,…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQirbHnZ44A Enjoy a video montage of 2023 with Saint Louis Story Stitchers artists as they move around Saint Louis, Missouri collecting and sharing stories, music, and dance with an eye on change to create a healthier and more peaceful region for all. This year the artists opened The Center, a new studio space for creative youth development, with St. Louis Mayor…

Saint Louis Story Stitchers Artists Collective Pick the City UP Single Released! iTunes Spotify The vibrant video titled “Pick the City Up” showcases the journey of young people as they spearhead the creation of their new SPACE, illustrating their instrumental role in its development.   Premiere Link on YouTube KARAOKE COUTURE There will be a public screening of the video August 5th at Story…

StitchCast Studio LIVE! Watch and be a part of Story Stitchers Youth Council’s live podcast discussions, presented on the state-of-the-arts stage, High Low, 3301 Washington Ave. Story Stitchers artists and guest artists will round out each presentation with live art interludes. Reserve your Free Ticket TODAY! Public Events 6:00-9:00 at High Low February 28 – StitchCast Studio LIVE! March 28 –…

  “I think of a safe space, where I don’t have to worry about being judged. Home is a warm place, a place where I can find loved ones or people I care deeply about.” — Branden Lewis, Youth Program Coordinator, Saint Louis Story Stitchers Artist Collective The Wholistic Homecomings Essay Series welcomes readers to examine the variety of ways that Creative Youth Development organizations push our…

I am a 15 year old artist looking to make my own loom and textile works. I will be weaving small patches. Ideally, my loom will be comprised of affordable materials and be quite small. I am especially interested in lap-sized frame looms and backstrap looms. If you have any suggestions for looms or resources, please let me know!