Des Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative

09/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to the 2026 Kick Off event! Des Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative Is proud to partner with our St. Louis Fine Arts organizations and bring their opportunities to educators and students. Amazing resources were shared and connections were made. We are looking forward to this school year!

The Des Lee Collaborative Vision

09/01/2026

It's time for the deadly Happy Hour & Networking | Des Lee Kick Off 2026-27! Join us downstairs at the Creative Arts Building, 200 Mark Twain Dr, St. Louis, MO 63121 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

08/30/2026

Opportunity from St. Louis Symphony Orchestra for educators!

Calling all music educators! Do you want your students to play with the SLSO? Now's your chance!

The SLSO's annual Link Up concert is taking place on Mar 2-3, and we want your students to be a part of it.

In this magical experience, students get to rock out alongside the orchestra by playing their recorder or string instrument during an SLSO concert. Link Up is a national program of Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute.

Deadline to register is Fri, Oct 16. Learn more > https://lnkd.in/em63qU6U

08/28/2026

Meet our partners Part Three! As our Happy Hour & Networking | Des Lee Kick Off 2026-27 event approaches, we're sharing what our St. Louis fine arts partners do for our community.

World Music LLC at wmic.net provides interactive, hands-on experiences and lessons featuring over 3,500 musical instruments from around the world, dating from 1,000 BCE to present day.

Laumeier Sculpture Park presents large-scale outdoor sculptures and serves 300,000 visitors of all ages each year with a world-class art collection, indoor and outdoor temporary exhibitions, education programs, and public events.

Repertory Theatre of St. Louis creates bridges between people in the St Louis region and beyond through expertly crafted theatrical experiences that are joyful, unique, inspiring, and thought-provoking.

Bach Society of St. Louis offers the people of St. Louis the opportunity to perform and hear the great music of Johann Sebastian Bach.

The mission of Saint Louis Ballet is to provide the metropolitan St. Louis region with a resident professional ballet company that performs classical and contemporary works and offers education programs of the highest quality for the cultural enrichment and enjoyment of the entire community.

St. Louis Low Brass Collective provides St. Louis and surrounding regions with educational and performance opportunities for student and amateur low-brass (trombone, euphonium, baritone horn and tuba) musicians.

Springboard to Learning's mission is to develop children’s abilities to think critically, create, collaborate and communicate.

Jazz St. Louis Education programs nurture leadership and cultural appreciation in the next generation of musicians and listeners through training, educational resources, and transformative engagement with local and touring professional musicians.

Missouri Alliance for Arts Education is comprised of individuals and organizations passionate about the the arts and arts education.

Get first access to opportunities from our partners at the Kick Off event this Tuesday, September 1! A complimentary drink and appetizers will be served.

08/25/2026

Just ONE WEEK until the Happy Hour & Networking | Des Lee Kick Off 2026-27 event! Join us Tuesday, September 1 from 4pm-6pm at the UMSL Creative Arts Building for one free drink and complimentary appetizers as you connect with our partners!

RSVP at our Facebook event or visit desleefinearts.org for more info!

08/24/2026

The 2026 Des Lee Kick Off is next week! Come have a free drink and light appetizers with our St. Louis Fine Arts Partners and get first access to their opportunities. In preparation for the Kick Off event, meet some more of our partners here!

Suzuki Harmony STL seeks to provide the highest quality violin teaching to children in St. Louis neighborhoods.

Metro Theater Company creates professional theater, fosters inclusive community, and nurtures meaningful learning through the arts.

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra collaborates with more than 400 PreK-12 school partners, inspiring students to get involved and stay involved in music.

St. Louis Classical Guitar is a non-profit arts agency whose mission is to promote positive impact through classical guitar performance and education.

Serving also as our Community Music Artist in Residence, Girl Conductor serves the Fine Arts community with voice lessons, creative coaching, choral workshops, and more!

Scottish Partnership for Arts and Education provides cultural experiences and educational opportunities in Scottish traditional arts and the historic connections between Scotland and the USA by conducting classes, workshops, lectures and public performances.

Classic 107.3 - Radio Arts Foundation education programs engage and inspire students by instilling pride and helping them discover personal connections to the world around and beyond them.

The mission of The UMSL Music Department is to inspire and deliver a well-rounded education for performers, composers, scholars, teachers, and the university community with instruction necessary for success in a variety of music careers, entrepreneurship, and life-long learning.

08/20/2026

Don't forget to come this Saturday for the The Sheldon's RePlay Shop Instrument giveaway! Join us for donuts at 9am then pick out FREE instruments for your program from 9:30am to Noon. Details below!

Claim free instruments for your program!

Join us Saturday August 22nd 9:am-Noon at The Sheldon Konniker Room to claim instruments for your program! Details below: https://desleefinearts.org/free-instrument-giveaway-the-sheldons-replay-shop-august-22/

The Sheldon

08/16/2026

Meet the Des Lee Fine Arts Partners Part One 🎶

In preparation for our Kick Off event on September 1st, we'd like to introduce you to our partners.

The mission of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis is to shape the future of opera and to connect diverse audiences through its power and beauty.

The Sheldon invites you to revere and participate in a diverse legacy of live music, arts, events and culture.

The St. Louis Children's Choirs gives young singers exceptional musical training and character development through the performance of high quality choral literature and world-class performance opportunities.

St. Louis String Collective promotes creative, multi-genre string instrument playing through educational programming and performance opportunities.

Dance Moves STL aims to empower young people, foster positive social interactions, and build teamwork in St. Louis area schools.

Gateway Music Outreach is a school and community-based music education program which provides quality music instruction.

Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation provides unique opportunities and develops educational performing arts programs focused on young artists.

Pianos for People inspires successful futures by providing free access to the transformational power of the piano.

Educators from our Des Lee schools can meet some of our partners and receive exclusive discounts, scholarships, and more at our Des Lee Kick Off Happy Hour event September 1st at 200 Mark Twain Dr, St. Louis, MO from 4pm-6pm. RSVP at our Facebook Event or add to your calendar here: https://desleefinearts.org/mc-events/des-lee-kick-off-happy-hour-networking-2026-27/