“Naturally, when we initially hired you for our project, we were pleased to work with an organization actively helping young people develop creative thinking and employment skills. As the process went on and we saw their initial presentations we were impressed with the work that they had put in to the project and the ideas they had come up with. When we wanted to make changes to their initial suggestions, we appreciated how willing and able they were to help incorporate our ideas into the cards. And finally, we love the end result!”

Dear Ms. Smith:

When I picked Cleveland up from work today, he had a mouthful to tell me about two speakers who came to the program.  Apparently, he was very impressed with what they shared with the group. 

I wanted to personally "thank you" for exposing him to positive young men, who are making a difference in our community. Our generation needs to be reminded and see that there are extraordinary speakers and leaders that care about them. 

So again, thank you!

Regina Walton

"St. Louis ArtWorks apprentices created fantastic murals for the Deaconess Foundation. The student/apprentices work--displayed throughout our offices--is thought provoking, visually appealing and expresses the core of our mission."

My experience in ArtWorks was the most honoring and crucial time of my life. I learned so many skills and created so many ideas that will help me in the future.

The apprentices were a big hit, very poised and accomplished. The program content was so rich, I sensed it had given them ideas for future accomplishments and possibilities that they would not have gained otherwise.

Acropolis has enjoyed working with St. Louis Art Works and the Boomerang Press for five years developing unique holiday cards for our clients.  We value working directly with the students to create a custom card and our clients appreciate the commitment to our community.  Thank you!

The best parts about ArtWorks was being able to find a more creative and different person within myself.

May I start off by saying that I thank you for giving my son the opportunity to work for your summer program. I think it is a great program that helps teenagers be more responsible.  I think my son has benefitted from the summer program in a tremendous way. My sonhas taken on a more responsible role as he matures into becoming a young man. He enjoys art and I think that his role at St. Louis ArtWorks has giving him the skills he can use beyond the classroom when he goes back to school. He had hands on experience in something he enjoys doing which I think is great. He also was able to learn the importance and values of team work and team building. My son was very proud of his job and his art work. He like the fact that he was able to get more experience in welding which is something he learned in school. You and your staff are doing a great job with these teenagers and my son. Keep up the good work. Again thank you.

I totally support this program. My daughter is excited to go to work everyday. I am grateful this program gives creative youth an opportunity to expand their horizons in a professional business environment. My daughter has greater vision and depth to her future creative career pursuits. I will encourage her to apply for every apprenticeship St. Louis Artworks offers. This program matters. I appreciate your efforts. Thank you.

For the past 3 summers of having this job, he has been able to do the extra things he has needed to do and also buy.  Money is pretty scarce because of the economy.  So he has been glad to help buy his clothes for school as well as other things.  He has been able to go out of town and most importantly stay out of the city streets, hanging around not doing anything.

I had the opportunity to work with ArtWorks on the Whitaker Urban Concert poster project for Grace Hill Settlement House. It was a good experience all the way around. First, they were professional. They submitted several different ideas and worked with us on the final execution. They were enthusiastic, passionate, and took direction well. Secondly, it made us proud to know that our poster was created by a young, aspiring artist working within a top-notch not-for-profit organization. Working with ArtWorks is a win-win for everyone.