Community Arts Training (CAT) Institute

Since 1997, the Community Arts Training (CAT) Institute is an innovative program centered on the belief that art has the power to be an agent for social change. The CAT Institute is a five-month curriculum fostering successful partnerships among artists, social workers, educators and community activists with the goal of creating relevant arts programs in community settings such as neighborhood organizations, social service agencies and after-school programs.

2006 CAT GraduatesAbout 155 Community Arts Training Institute graduates are currently working in areas such as neighborhood organizations, at-risk schools, prisons, homeless shelters, hospices, labor unions, community centers, jobs programs, and daycare facilities. With dedication, creativity and resolute spirit, these artists, community activists, social service workers, educators and administrators are a force in the St. Louis area equipped with powerful tools to foster transformation in individuals and in our community.

 

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Community Health-In-Partnership Services (CHIPS)
Community Health-In-Partnership Services (CHIPS)

Community Health-In-Partnership Services (CHIPS)

CHIPS, CHIPS In Motion, and CLUB CHIPS (Community Youth Leaders United for Better Health) have gained recognition around the St. Louis area as innovative programs that use theatre as the teaching model to educate young people about preventative healthcare. For five years, they have spread their message to over 4,000 students, parents, and school and program administrators by touring area schools, civil and social organizations, educating peers about healthcare issues, such as smoking, reproductive health, safe sex, and abstinence, while offering information on nutrition, self-esteem, conflict ...More Info