LEAP Middle School Initiative

Designed for the young artist interested in an in-depth exploration of contemporary art practices and mediums, this free ten-week-long after-school program gives students the opportunity to work closely with Resident Teaching Artists and museum staff in an inclusive atmosphere of community building and mentorship. Up to fifteen students from the greater St. Louis area are selected to focus on one particular contemporary practice or medium each semester. This program is free and all project materials are supplied.

Application

The Fall/Winter 2022/23 application deadline: August 31, 2022, 11:59 pm CT. Apply here.

Requirements

Students in grades 6–8 are eligible to apply
The program will be held onsite with COVID protocols in place including required mask use, social distancing, and capacity restrictions
Participants must live in the greater St. Louis area
Selected students are expected to attend all sessions (see schedule below)

Winter/Spring 2022 Schedule

LEAP meets for ten weeks on Thursday afternoons, Sep 15–Nov 17, 4:30–6:00 pm at CAM and offsite locations to be determined

Resident Teaching Artist

Jen Everett
Jorge Rios Morales

Past
Jenna Bauer
Stan Chisholm
Sage Dawson
Cameron Fuller
Meghan Grubb
Lillian Gardner
Emily Hemeyer
Sophie Lipman
Sukanya Mani
Sarah Paulsen
Peter Pranschke
Alexis Rivierre
Janie Stamm
Simiya Sudduth
Robin VerHage-Abrams
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