Fill out the form below to sign up to sponsor an artist this holiday season. Once submitted you will be contacted via email and paired with an artist!
Donate
Making a donation to Artists First is more than a financial contribution—it's an investment in empowering artists of all abilities and fostering an inclusive community. Your generous support helps us offer innovative programs, provide essential materials, and nurture a vibrant, creative space. Whether you donate funds, supplies, or your time, every gift makes a tangible difference. Join us in celebrating the transformative power of art and making a positive change in the lives of our artists.
With just a few clicks, you can make a secure contribution that helps sustain our programs and empowers our artists.
Art Supplies
We gratefully accept donations of art supplies and other items that support our programs. From paintbrushes to canvases, your in-kind donations help our artists continue to create and thrive. To donate art supplies stop by during our Open Studio Hours.
Volunteer
Volunteers are invaluable in working one-on-one with artists, sharing their unique skills and talents, helping with administrative and promotional tasks, and helping represent Artists First at special events and exhibitions.
Internships & Practicums
Artists First helps support local high school and college students by providing fulfilling internship opportunities. Under staff supervision interns can gain direct experience in the following fields: non-profit management, social work, business administration, graphic design and marketing, fine arts and education.
Artists First Ambassadors
Artists First Ambassadors create awareness in the community, enhance our service delivery, and help implement the organization’s strategic plan. A1A create leadership opportunities for philanthropists in the Saint Louis region. Artists First Ambassadors meet bi-monthly and help host quarterly Happy Hours / Exhibitions at the studio.