The WCA Mentor Program
The WCA Mentors program is organized and facilitated by members of the board of the St. Louis Chapter of the Women’s Caucus for Art.
The program will connect young, aspiring women artists (ages 13-19) with professional women artists in their communities. The program organizers will do their best to pair young artists with professional artists of similar artistic interests. Activities will include trips to museums and galleries, arts based workshops and portfolio building.
We will:
-Learn about local arts culture
-Expand our art history knowledge
-Work on arts based collaborations
-Build Relationships
-Exhibit (proceeds will go towards sustainability of program)
Where: Mentor sessions will take place at Gya, with the exception of field trips to the St. Louis Art Museum (SLAM) and local galleries.
Gya Community Arts & Fine Crafts
2700 Locus Ave
St. Louis, MO 63103
(One block from Jefferson, in the Locust Business District)
When: The second Saturday of every month from 10am – 1pm. Snacks provided. A mentor training session will be schedule for August – Date TBD.
Fall Semester dates:
Saturday, September 11*
Saturday, October 9
Saturday, November 13**
Saturday, December 11
Spring Semester dates:
Saturday, February 12
Saturday, March 12
Saturday, April 9
Saturday, May 14
*A parent or guardian is required to attend the first mentor session with their child.
** Field trip to SLAM. On this day, parents must drop off/pick up their child at SLAM rather than Gya. We will communicate with parents about future field trips.
