How You Can Support LGBTQIA+ Youth Through Art
Discover simple ways to support LGBTQIA+ teens through donations, volunteering, and showing up for creative community spaces.
Growing Together: How Proud Art STL Has Evolved
From early ideas to a growing calendar of events, this article reflects on how Proud Art STL continues to grow with its community.
Why Allies Matter in LGBTQIA+ Youth Spaces
Allies help create safer, stronger communities. Learn why allyship matters and how inclusive spaces benefit everyone.
More Than Art: Building Community and Chosen Family
Proud Art STL is about connection. See how shared creativity helps teens build friendships, trust, and a sense of belonging.
Meet the Artists Who Make Our Workshops Possible
Get to know the local artists who lead our workshops and share their creativity, care, and experience with our teen community.
Behind the Scenes of a Proud Art STL Workshop
From planning to clean up, take a look at what goes into creating a safe, welcoming, and creative workshop for LGBTQIA+ youth.
What Pay What You Want Really Means
Pay what you want removes barriers and builds trust. Learn why this model keeps Proud Art STL accessible to every teen.
Art as a Language When Words Feel Hard
When words are difficult, art can speak. This piece explores how creativity helps teens express identity, emotion, and lived experience.
Why Safe Creative Spaces Matter for LGBTQIA+ Teens
Creative spaces give LGBTQIA+ teens safety, connection, and confidence. Learn why art based communities play a vital role in youth wellbeing.