High Low

High Low is the Kranzberg Arts Foundation’s literary arts cafe at 3301 Washington Ave.

Library & Cafe

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Starting May 18, Blueprint Coffee at High Low is open from 8 am-3 pm Monday – Sunday, every day. With online and walk-up ordering options, and both indoor and outdoor seating available, order from Blueprint Coffee’s made-to-order drink program featuring coffee, tea, and specialty drinks, as well as a small assortment of fresh baked goods.

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Gallery

High Low Gallery will be open to the public during cafe hours (8am-3pm, everyday Monday – Sunday), no appointment necessary. To accommodate those who still would like a private appointment, we will have 1/2 hr appointments available via Eventbrite.

Nestled in the heart of High Low is a 600-square-foot gallery space equipped with modern gallery lighting and professional hanging systems. Displays may extend beyond the gallery to the Listening Room, adjacent to the gallery when available. Artists and organizations exhibiting at High Low have the opportunity to utilize a projection system, pedestals, and vitrines if desired.

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Listening Room

A 150-person event space is dedicated to literary arts-focused content including poetry readings, storytelling, literary series, and book signings. Featuring state-of-the-art audio and visual equipment, a full-service bar, and a professional box office, the space is available for expanded gallery exhibitions, installations, traditional and chamber music, and special events.

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Resident Offices

A dedicated office suite serves our resident companies and will be the future home to a writers-in-residence program that aims to uplift local and international writers. The program will be developed in partnership with our current resident organizations: St. Louis Poetry Center, River Styx Literary Magazine, Shirley Bradley LeFlore Foundation/Creative Arts & Expression Lab, St. Louis Poet Laureate Jane Ellen Ibur, St. Louis Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts, Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis, UrbArts, St. Louis Black Authors of Children’s Literature

Upcoming Events at High Low

may, 2023

04may12:00 pm1:00 pmHigh Noon: A Playwright's Unexpected Journey12:00 pm - 1:00 pm High Low, 3301 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103

11may12:00 pm1:00 pmHigh Noon: Art, Culture & Bias12:00 pm - 1:00 pm High Low, 3301 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103

Event Details

Art, Culture and Bias: Using Art as a Tool to Explore Social Justice

Tabari A. Coleman discusses his work as a training consultant and social justice advocate known for his thoughtful but direct approach in facilitating dialogue sessions that focus on building empathy. He was born in the Philippines and grew up on the island of Guam before coming to the US for college. His experiences and socialization abroad had a huge influence over his personal and professional aspirations.

With more than 19 years-experience in diversity and inclusion training and social justice work, he brings a wealth of knowledge, passion and expertise to his work. He worked as the Education Director in the St Louis regional office of the Anti Defamation League for 12 years before becoming the national Director of Professional Development where he oversaw the development of skills training for ADL’s national cadre of facilitators, led national Train-The-Trainer workshops and supported national and regional education staff with professional development learning opportunities for two years before leaving in 2021 to start his own Consulting Company, The Coleman Group, LLC. Tabari is also a trainer for the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJSTL) where he has been facilitating anti-oppression programs, youth leadership development and Building Inclusive Communitiesworkshops since 2002. Tabari works with COCAbiz, an arts-based training program as a facilitation consultant on their Acting With Awareness team that uses collaborative theatre exercises and reflective discussions.

The High Noon series offers free cultural and artistic programming, during your lunch hour! The High Noon series features St. Louis talents from across the arts, cultural, and educational spectrum. Spend a lunch hour enjoying presentations and performances in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere – take a break, and feel free to bring your lunch!

High Noons in the Listening Room at High Low (3301 Washington Avenue) take place every Thursday from 12 to 1pm.