Uplifting the Arts in Our Community

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Instilling Confidence in Our Young Artists

COCA believes all students who participate in the arts gain confidence, discipline, and a diverse worldview. For more than 35 years, COCA has provided a safe, supported community where students can be themselves and express their creativity. We are committed to our students’ growth, helping them to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.

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Creating Opportunities for Our Community

COCA touches the lives of more than 50,000 students, audience members, artists, and families each year through our arts education programs. COCA provides limitless opportunities for our community to engage in the arts, including:

  • High-caliber training with renowned guest artists and performance opportunities for pre-professional students
  • A performance season with programming for audiences of all ages to witness live theatre
  • Arts learning through residencies and classes at local schools
  • Summer Arts Camps to experience new things and build skills
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Steadfast in Our Commitment to Our Community

COCA is a national leader in innovative arts education with an unwavering dedication to our mission of enriching lives and building community through the arts. We provide meaningful arts experiences in our studios, gallery, theatres, as well as in schools, community centers, and corporate settings around St. Louis. We strive to eliminate economic and social barriers to participate in the arts and through arts education we are creating a St. Louis that is more creative, connected, and inclusive. 

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Providing Access to Experience the Arts

COCA serves as a regional hub for learning in and through the arts for all ages from all backgrounds and skill levels. We celebrate diversity in perspectives, backgrounds, artistic disciplines, and experiences, and believe everyone should have access to experience the arts. COCA has become one of the most diverse cultural institutions in St. Louis, a position bolstered by a commitment to access and equity.

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COCA’s mission is to enrich lives and build community through the arts. With a commitment to equity and access, COCA serves as a regional hub for learning in and through the arts for all ages from all backgrounds. One of the most diverse cultural institutions in St. Louis, COCA serves more than 50,000 students, audience members, artists, and families from more than 200 zip codes across the St. Louis region every year.