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Coronavirus shakes up St. Louis nonprofits' fundraising plans
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
June 21, 2020
This year, the coronavirus threatened to dim COCAcabana. The April 24 event, which usually draws 650 attendees and dozens of performers, couldn’t be held in person. The University City arts nonprofit faced the same dilemma as numerous organizations that rely on big spring fundraisers — auctions, balls, trivia nights and races — to shore up their budgets for the year and show appreciation for patrons and volunteers.
Kids in the kitchen: Culinary camps inspired by competitive cooking shows
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
March 6, 2020
Women's Conference 2020: What participants learned at this year's event
St. Louis Business Journal
January 31, 2020
Youth lead stunning Black Rep and COCA co-production of ‘Four Little Girls’
The St. Louis American
October 24, 2019
The Black Rep And COCA Announce Co-Production Of FOUR LITTLE GIRLS: BIRMINGHAM 1963
Broadway World
October 3, 2019
City Of St. Louis Department Of Health, COCA, And Urban Strategies, Inc. Unveil Public Art Piece In Murphy Park
Broadway World: St. Louis
September 11, 2019
2019 What's Right with the Region - Fostering Creativity for Social Change
FOCUS St. Louis
May 17, 2019
Tim’s Travels: Student designers to make their mark at COCA Fashion Show with original pieces
Fox 2 Now - St. Louis
May 9, 2019
Q&A: Jennifer Wintzer becomes COCA's first artistic director of theater
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
April 21, 2019
COCA Teacher Redd Williams helped shape The Voice Finalist Kennedy Holmes' talent
KSDK
December 17, 2018
COCA to expand program that uses art to help students learn math and science
St. Louis Public Radio
November 25, 2018
St. Louisan Jamal Green still starstruck by his job: dancing with Nicki Minaj
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch
October 18, 2018
With new mural, artist Cbabi Bayoc helps Carr Square residents transform Murphy Park
St. Louis Magazine
July 23, 2018
New Artist-Designed Billboards Urge St. Louis to Consider Four Freedoms
The Riverfront Times
October 2, 2018
St. Louis Gets its Own Edition of ‘West Side Story’—Starring Young Actors Who May Understand It Best
ALIVE Magazine
August 2, 2018
Fashion designer for royal families lends experience to budding high school students
Fox 2 Now St. Louis
July 25, 2018
Feed and read events helping residents around Murphy Park battle the roots of crime
Fox 2 Now St. Louis
July 14, 2018
These Signature Artifacts Embody the Giving Spirt of Artist-Philanthropists
Smithsonian Magazine
March 27, 2018
University City approves $28M expansion, renovation of COCA arts center
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
March 12, 2018
World renowned American Ballet Theatre visits STL to inspire diversity
The St. Louis American
March 1, 2018
20 Arts Organizations Selected to Participate in Inaugural Catalyzing Creative Aging Program
National Guild for Community Arts Education
December 14, 2017
COCA in University City announces $5 million challenge pledge for expansion and endowment
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
June 5, 2017
COCA receives $5 million challenge pledge from Berges foundation
St. Louis Business Journal
June 2, 2017
Redrawing boundaries — real and imagined — with digital artist Jer Thorp at the St. Louis Map Room
St. Louis Public Radio
February 14, 2017
COCA announces $40 million campaign to build theater, boost endowment
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
January 27, 2017
COCA plans major expansion including theater, studios and parking garage
St. Louis Public Radio
January 27, 2017
Outside In: Paint For Peace – Multiple artists create coherent whole in exhibitions across St. Louis
West End Word
September 7, 2016
‘Outside In: Paint For Peace’ showcases murals on areas damaged by unrest
St. Louis American
September 1, 2016
‘Paint for Peace’ exhibition documents people making art together for post-Ferguson progress
St. Louis Public Radio
August 26, 2016
Murals Created on Boarded-Up Buildings During Ferguson Protests Will Be Featured in "Paint for Peace" Exhibition
St. Louis Magazine
August 24, 2016
‘Outside In: Paint for Peace’ Exhibit Set to Debut Murals from Ferguson Protests
KMOX-AM
August 25, 2016
New COCA Show Will Display "Paint for Peace" Murals That Followed Ferguson Unrest
Riverfront Times
August 23, 2016
COCA’s summer musical ‘Memphis’ prepares kids to deal with race relations through theater, music
St. Louis Public Radio
July 29, 2016
PNC Arts Alive announces grants to St. Louis arts organizations
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
May 10, 2016
National arts funder gives good marks to St. Louis projects including Grand Center
St. Louis Public Radio
February 8, 2016
COCA Hires Acclaimed Dancers Antonio and Kirven Douthit-Boyd to Head Youth Program
Riverfront Times
January 12, 2015
Celebrated Dancer Antonio Douthit-Boyd Returns To St. Louis To Teach New Generation
St. Louis Public Radio
January 9, 2015
Press Releases
COCA Announes Jason Schipkowski as Director of Marketing and Sales
February 26, 2020
COCA-Center of Creative Arts announces that Jason Schipkowski is joining its
leadership team as Director of Marketing and Sales. In his new role, Schipkowski will develop and implement comprehensive marketing, communications, and sales strategies aligned with COCA’s mission, goals, and ambitions for the future.
COCA Announces Will Bonfiglio as Director of COCAbiz
June 5, 2019
COCA to Receive $40,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
February 15, 2019
COCA Presents Momentum This Weekend
January 22, 2019
COCA Expansion Receives Boost from New Markets Tax Credit Investment
December 12, 2018
Boeing Announces $100,000 Grant to COCA for STEAM Programming
November 19, 2018
Lauren Anderson to Teach at COCA
October 25, 2018
Figures, Fables & Fiction Curated by Nancy Newman Rice
September 13, 2018
COCA Announces 2018-2019 COCA Presents Season
June 15, 2018
COCA Unveils Plans for $28 Million Construction Project
March 13, 2018
COCA Honors Boeing, Longtime Supporters and Distinguished Alumni
January 22, 2018
COCA Announces 2017-2018 COCA Presents Season
July 24, 2017
COCA Announces $40 Million Create Our Future: A Campaign for COCA
January 27, 2017
COCA Presents 2016–2017 The Ugly Duckling
October 20, 2016
COCA Announces New Board Members
October 19, 2016
COCA Honors Deborah Leto with "Arts is Education" Award
July 18, 2016
COCA Announces 30th Anniversary Season
May 20, 2016
COCA Raises $898,000 at April Fundraiser
May 17, 2016
COCA Awarded National Accreditation by ACCPAS
March 10, 2016
COCA Presents 2015-2016: Continuing the Legacy
February 4, 2016
COCA Honors Baer Charitable Foundation, Bill Carson at FLAME
January 19, 2016
Washington University, COCA Announce New MFA in Dance
December 10, 2015
Local Singers and Chicago Actors Take the Stage in November at COCA
November 4, 2015
COCA Presents 2015-2016: wUNDERland
September 28, 2015
Announcing the 2015-2016 COCA Presents Season
March 20, 2015
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