Civic Arts Development Corporation (CADC) is a community development corporation operating from Near-North St. Louis, Missouri, intentionally creating beneficial change in our region and beyond. The mission of Civic Arts Development Corporation is the integration of human and education re-development through the arts and sciences.
The corporation is founded to:
- Revitalize the community through educational, scientific, and charitable development
- Promote regional cultural and economic interconnectivity to improve the quality of life
- Enable community development that is unbiased, a-political, for the benefit of humanity and Earth
We help connect the community in healthy, wholesome ways of being and thriving together. There are four areas of focus for our community service:
- Cultural Stewardship
- Arts Campaigns
- Community Education
- Project Leadership
With fundamentals of holism, sustainability, and the Beaux Arts & Sciences, Civic Arts Development Corporation is committed to develop:
- Cultural arts campaigns and institutions
- Affordable integrated experiences for the public
- Community in the region
- Sustainable and cooperatively driven education
- Renaissance in public education curriculum
- Training, business management, and consultation for cooperative organizations
- Regional cultural and economic interconnectivity
The corporation is formed between our nonprofit and for profit entities with the community to develop a culture of arts and science education that supports the neighborhoods and the essence of our chosen projects and institutions.
The core founders and companies are:
- Dail Chambers: House of Life Development, YeYo Arts Collective
- David Hults: Alternative Life Guide LLC
- Mark Pappas: Hyde Park Atelier of the Arts & Sciences
If you would like to collaborate with us please contact civicartsdevcorp@gmail.com.
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March 2022 Announcement
Civic Arts Development Corporation is now accepting donations! Click on the link above to contribute to the organization and the upcoming community renewal, education, and Arts & Science programs. Thank you for your contribution!
June 2021 Announcement
CADC has officially been granted 501(c)(3) tax exemption by the IRS as a charitable community development corporation! Hooray! Many thanks again go out out to Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts. https://vlaa.org/
During the Summer Solstice 2021, on 6.20.2021, we joined Hyde Park Atelier of the Arts & Sciences in remembering The North St. Louis Mindfulness Project. Check out the following link to learn more about the project: nstlmp.com.
April 2021 Announcement
Over several Sunday afternoons, volunteers from CADC, Hyde Park Atelier of the Arts & Sciences, and Helian Unitive Investments cleaned up trash from property, streets, and alleyways near The Musaeum Library and Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Hyde Park, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
March 2021 Announcement
CADC is proud to complete the Anti-Racism Training course from Dr. Treasure Shields-Redmond. We plan to uphold Anti-Racism in our programming and develop opportunities for the community to learn more about Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion. Many thanks to Dr. Redmond for this training. Links to information about her work are here: https://femininepronoun.com/how-to-talk-about-race-class-gender-and-ability/ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goOXXAE83Yg&authuser=2.
December 2020 Announcement
On the Winter Solstice, 12.21.2020, CADC hosted a Community Gathering live on Zoom. The group came together to celebrate the shift of the season and shine light in the darkness of COVID-19, economic injustice, racial divisiveness, and political pollution. As individuals, organizations, and businesses we aligned our lights to kindle our energy and seed our intentions, planning ahead for the Spring and a bright future of collaborative community partnerships.
The gathering can be viewed online through this Youtube link: https://youtu.be/iqRL41pDbyE
September 2020 Announcement
CADC has applied for federal tax-exemption and awaits confirmation from the IRS. Our thanks go out to Sue Greenberg and Ken Konchel of Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts for their help in connecting us with legal representation. Special thank yous go to Jessica Quintero of Husch Blackwell, LLP for her time and effort in collaborating on the Form 1023 submission.
June 2020 Announcement
We will be kicking off The North St. Louis Mindfulness Project with a Summer Solstice meditation broadcast for free online.
May 2020 Announcement:
We are excited to embark upon The North St. Louis Mindfulness Project this year with the Hyde Park Atelier of the Arts and Sciences! Our grateful thanks go to The Deaconess Foundation for funding this initiative for the positive wellbeing of North St. Louis and the world.
April 2020 Announcement
Conceived on 4.2.2020, Civic Arts Development Corporation came into being in the State of Missouri on April 29, 2020.
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