Juneteenth National Independence Day is the national holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. This year, KAF will join The Griot Museum of Black History for a powerful Juneteenth Celebration taking place next to The Griot (2505 St. Louis Ave) on Thursday, June 19 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free event will highlight Black history, culture, and community through music, dance, storytelling, food, and local vendors. Hosted by Tee Parks, the day will feature a land blessing by writer, multi-medium storyteller, and public speaker Cheeraz Gormon; artistic and cultural presentations including spoken word, dance, and monologue; and a vibrant Jazz Jam with saxophonist Kendrick Smith. Legendary St. Louis DJ G.Wiz will provide a high-energy atmosphere throughout the day. The celebration ...

Over the last 10 years, KAF has been a key player in the transformation of the Grand Center Arts District, committing over $50M in capital and programming funds to support community development, placemaking, and arts infrastructure, particularly in the district’s eastern edge. Looking toward the future, KAF has a strong vision which will turn Grand Center from the most exciting emerging arts district in America into the most exciting arts district in America. Long-term, KAF will continue to serve as an owner, manager, developer, marketer, programmer, and facilitator, supporting the curation of a district that feels, looks, sounds, and tastes authentically St. Louis. The artists, designers, creatives and neighborhood stakeholders that KAF has built trust and relationships with over the years will all be part of ...

“‘The Call’ is officially out for the 2026-2027 Kranzberg Artist in Residency (KAIR) program in Visual Arts, as well as exhibition opportunities for visual artists and nonprofit organizations. KAIR Programs utilize artistic venues, studios, community programming and strategic partnerships to empower artists from diverse backgrounds. The Visual Arts KAIR is an 18-month program, running from January 2026 – June 2027, designed to support four outstanding visual artists in a collaborative, resource-rich environment. This residency provides artists with the time, space, and support needed to develop substantial bodies of work, foster collaboration, and fully realize their creative visions. “We are excited to once again put out The Call to serious St. Louis-based visual artists who are interested in collaborative exhibition opportunities and installations through this unique ...

While KAF’s venues and work are primarily based in the Grand Center Arts District, the Foundation is committed to reaching beyond its physical footprint to bring arts programming into the broader St. Louis metro community. To that end, in 2022 KAF formed a partnership with the St. Louis County Library to bring free arts-based programming and cultural enrichment to County Library branches. The programming is made possible by a $200,000 endowment from KAF to the St. Louis County Library Foundation in order to develop and utilize library spaces as artistic venues and provide an arts based approach to community development. The KAF Gallery inside the beautiful new Clark Family Branch on Lindbergh Blvd. currently features nearly 50 artworks from Nancy and Ken Kranzberg’s Collection. This ...

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