Workshops & Events

Check out the calendar for our upcoming workshops and events, then RSVP to join the fun!  We offer a mix of creative experiences for middle and high schoolers at every skill level — no experience needed, just curiosity.

And with pay-what-you-want pricing (yes, $0 counts!), creativity is always accessible.  Pick an event, sign up and let’s make something together!

A White person with a shaved head smiles at the camera while outside. Queer teens in St. Louis can chill and create in a silly way with this local artist at a Proud Art event in June 2026.

Come ready to make weird and silly self-portraits with Caitlin Metz! They will show you how to use portraiture to understand yourself, but like in a fun way. We’ll also make s’mores + have a chill time! All materials will be provided.

  • Rescheduled to Friday, June 26, 2026
  • 6-8 PM at living room coffeehouse in Maplewood
  • For LGBTQIA+ Middle & High Schoolers

Meet the Artist: Caitlin Metz!
Caitlin Metz (they/them) is a queer parent and big feeler. They’re a local artist, published writer, and skilled teacher. You can keep up with Caitlin on Instagram @caitlinhasfeels

Whether you’re a parent, teen, or community member, we’d love for you to join us to learn more about our new program, POSSIBILITIES for Queer Youth. 

Starting June 1st through mid-August we’re accepting applications for our POSSIBILITIES Advocate positions. Learn more about the position here, and sign up to have your questions answered at our Zoom Info Session.  

Whether you’re a parent, teen, or community member, we’d love for you to join us to learn more about our new program, POSSIBILITIES for Queer Youth. 

Starting June 1st through mid-August we’re accepting applications for our POSSIBILITIES Advocate positions. Learn more about the position here, and sign up to have your questions answered at our Zoom Info Session.  

Let loose and embrace the chaos of making a big ole’ mess. Discover new mark making through play, chance, and breaking the rules. Misty will show you the set-up of a triptych (three panels) artwork and then it’s time to mess it up! Wear or bring clothes you don’t mind getting messy.

  • Friday, July 17 2026
  • 6-8 PM at Misty’s Studio in South City St. Louis
  • For LGBTQIA+ Middle & High Schoolers
  • Pay What You Want ($0-$20)

A white nonbinary person wearing overalls and a fake mustache smiles at the camera. This artist will lead a fun art workshop for LGBTQIA teens in St. Louis. Meet the Artist: Misty

Hi, I’m Misty (they/them) I’m a local interdisciplinary visual artist. Meaning… Artist as-mischief maker, wonder seeker, pleasure activist, community builder, and facilitator of play and connection. I make objects to sell (sometimes), participatory sculpture (I make a thing and that drives conversation or curiosity, but it’s usually not a sellable object), or I simply use my own actions (riding a bike indoors) as a way to question/challenge/quallenge! rules, ideas, and other social concepts/ structures/etc #rebel.

You can follow Misty on Instagram or check out their artist website

Whether you’re a parent, teen, or community member, we’d love for you to join us to learn more about our new program, POSSIBILITIES for Queer Youth. 

Starting June 1st through mid-August we’re accepting applications for our POSSIBILITIES Advocate positions. Learn more about the position here, and sign up to have your questions answered at our Zoom Info Session.  

Whether you’re a parent, teen, or community member, we’d love for you to join us to learn more about our new program, POSSIBILITIES for Queer Youth. 

Starting June 1st through mid-August we’re accepting applications for our POSSIBILITIES Advocate positions. Learn more about the position here, and sign up to have your questions answered at our Zoom Info Session.  

Whether you’re a parent, teen, or community member, we’d love for you to join us to learn more about our new program, POSSIBILITIES for Queer Youth. 

Starting June 1st through mid-August we’re accepting applications for our POSSIBILITIES Advocate positions. Learn more about the position here, and sign up to have your questions answered at our Zoom Info Session.  

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