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8:00am CDT

Bright & Early: Quinton Ward and Tre Alexander w/ Speak UP St. Louis

Wednesday October 9, 2024 8:00am - 10:00am CDT

Join us in welcoming Speak UP St. Louis founders, Quinton Ward and Tre Alexander. Speak Up St. Louis is a podcast that elevates the diverse voices in the Saint Louis community, broadcasting the shared stories, ideas, and creative contributions of our city’s cultural fabric.

Grab a cuppa from our coffee sponsor: PLAID COFFEE.

Join us every morning at 8am for another Design Week Bright & Early and coffee with cool people!
Each event will feature a different Creative sharing their experiences and advice. Topics will cover everything from 3X Gaming Design and urban landscape design to connecting with your city and connecting with your creative self. Because inspiration can come from anywhere, speakers will represent a wide variety of careers, industries and companies. Kickstart your day and hear from them all!

Wednesday October 9, 2024 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
CURIOSITY BLDG 3033 LOCUST ST

FOR EVERYONE

Company SPEAK UP ST. LOUIS

10:00am CDT

ARTCRUSH

Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT

CURIOSITY BLDG

ARTCRUSH! is an IRL social networking event designed from the structure of speed dating to emphasize 1- 1 interactions. It is an opportunity for us to collapse the distance of online social networks by providing local creatives a chance to connect with each other face-to-face and build a broader community across many genres, backgrounds and cultures.

How does it work?
Upon arrival, participants will be split into two color groups (blue and green) and be seated at stations facing each other. When a bell is rung, one group rotates to the next station while the other group remains seated. Over the course of the event, participants are guaranteed to have 10 conversations, each lasting eight minutes. Within each conversation, both participants will have four minutes of time to share about themselves. This can be a good opportunity to practice one’s 'elevator pitch’ - basically who you are and what you like to do - but stripped down to the essentials. Pamphlets are also provided which include prompts, such as, “What excites you about the art/music/design scene here?” or “Who’s work are you excited about right now?” or “Any shows coming up I should know about?” The pamphlets also contain blank pages to write down names of your new acquaintances, as well as the artist recommendations and information about upcoming shows.

Please enjoy some Mimosa Bar and light nibbles compliments of STL.org and STLDW.

Where can I find more information?
ArtCrushes are scheduled monthly and upcoming events are announced through instagram @artcrush.stl.
You can also contact us through email (artcrush.stl@gmail.com) to inquire about upcoming events.
Don't be a stranger - Hope to see you there!

THIS IS A FREE EVENT WITH LIMITED CAPACITY. THIS EVENT HAS ASSIGNED SEATING AND MATERIALS. PLEASE EMAIL ARTCRUSH.STL@GMAIL.COM IF YOU CAN NO LONGER ATTEND AFTER REGISTERING.

Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
CURIOSITY BLDG 3033 LOCUST ST

FOR EVERYONE

Company ARTCRUSH
Audience Everyone

12:00pm CDT

Lunch at The Fattened Caf

Wednesday October 9, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT

The Fattened Caf

Join you Design Week Cherokee neighbors for a lunchtime meet up at The Fattened Caf.

The Fattened Caf specializes in Filipino-inspired cuisine,
particularly known for its mouthwatering BBQ dishes. The menu features a variety of grilled meats,
including pork belly, longganisa (Filipino sausage), and chicken, all marinated in rich, flavorful sauces that
blend sweet, savory, and tangy notes. Accompanied by traditional sides like garlic rice and atchara
(pickled papaya), the dishes showcase the bold, comforting flavors of Filipino street food.

Then continue into a night of programming on Cherokee Street brought to you by The Luminary & NEBULA.

Wednesday October 9, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
The Fattened Caf 3405 S Jefferson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63118

FOR EVERYONE

12:00pm CDT

STL Zine and Poster Show at KNOW/HOW books + print

Wednesday October 9, 2024 12:00pm - 4:00pm CDT

The Luminary

KNOW/HOW bookshop at The Luminary is excited to present DESIGNING THE UNDERGROUND: DIY PRINT IN ST. LOUIS, a dynamic exhibition celebrating the rich history of DIY print culture in St. Louis.

Opening on October 11th in our storefront gallery space, the show will feature an extensive collection of zines and posters gathered from concerts, events, and happenings throughout the city, highlighting the evolution of DIY design and printed matter over the years. In collaboration with St. Louis Design Week, join us for a special reception and roundtable discussion on October 9th from 6-7:30pm, where artists and community members will explore the impact of DIY publishing on the local art scene. The exhibition is curated by Kellen Wright, The Luminary's Gallery Manager and a practicing artist, who brings their deep connection to St. Louis's vibrant print culture to this exciting showcase.

In addition to the exhibition, KNOW/HOW books + print will have a selection of available books and printed matter for sale, and coffee available throughout the day.

@theluminaryarts
@knowhowbookshop

THIS IS A FREE EVENT WITH LIMITED CAPACITY. PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF HOLDING YOUR REGISTRATION. DONATIONS FOR SUPPLIES ARE APPRECIATED. The Luminary will accept suggested donations of $10 for materials in-person at the workshop.

Wednesday October 9, 2024 12:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
The Luminary 2701 Cherokee St, St. Louis, MO 63118

BOOK DESIGN

Company THE LUMINARY

12:00pm CDT

COWORKING SPACE @ NEBULA

Wednesday October 9, 2024 12:00pm - 6:00pm CDT

NEBULA

Check out St. Louis' first co-working space! Brought to you by NEBULA, take advantage of this Design Week perk and do some complimentary co-working on us!

Located on Cherokee Street, Nebula opening in 2010, providing workspace for independent contractors, small businesses, non-profits and creative professionals looking for a place to build, create, develop and collaborate.

With over 30,000 square feet of space, they offer a variety of work environments ranging from informal lounge areas and meeting rooms to dedicated desks and private offices.

@nebulastl

Wednesday October 9, 2024 12:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
NEBULA 3407 S Jefferson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63118

CO-WORKING

Company NEBULA

1:00pm CDT

Design Is Human

Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT

Adrienne Outlaw Studio (AOS)

Caitlin Metz and Hannah Milks: Design Is Human

A burnt out architectural MFA graduate and wayward design instructor walk into a bar, here’s what they discovered: Bodies aren’t annoying bits of flesh holding back their creative genius, but rather the filter through which all ideas and inspiration spring forth. And they’re on a mission to share the good news of trauma-informed nervous system regulation with the art and design community, where burnout and disembodiment are not unfamiliar states of being.

Come for the hot takes on well-being within the industry, stay for a peek at the duo’s ongoing project Polyvagal Pepperoni. Expect plenty swearing and a somatic primer while Hannah and Caitlin share their stories and experiences. Hannah will dish on what design school taught her about trauma, and what trauma healing taught her about design. Caitlin has the tea on what teaching design taught them about disembodiment, and how their body is leading the way towards a new pedagogy.

In this workshop you will:
- Differentiate your practice from your process
- Understand what activation and deactivation feel like in your body
- Identify what orients you towards a flow state
- Create a personalized guide for what to do next (we won’t send you away empty handed!)

Caitlin Metz (they/them) is an illustrator and freelance designer who has taught at Maryville University for the past eight years. They’ve published two books with Penguin Random House, My Body My Home: a Radical Guide to Resilience and Belonging in 2020, and Feel Something Make Something: a Guide to Collaborating with Your Emotions in 2023. Their self-led study of the mind-body connection is inspired by their personal experience of neuo-divergence and C-PTSD. They believe design can and will shape positive change in the world, and in the inexplicable power of creative expression to regulate, soothe, and heal. They are co-launching a podcast in the fall of 2024 with Rebekah Taussig: Scratch That: parenting off script.
They also run a project called Saturday Morning Carton along with their partner Andrew Gillilan; a weekly delivery of small batch muffins and a hand drawn newspaper filled with poems, musings, and illustrations. But mostly they are known as someone who screams about the sky, makes a lot of zines, and holds strangers' tears with reverence and care.

www.cailtinmetz.com
IG @caitlinhasfeels

Hannah Milks (she/her) is a queer somatic practitioner, trauma informed designer, and entrepreneur. She received her MIAPD in Interior Architecture and Product Design from Kansas State University in 2020. Her interest in social justice and the role of design in social change led her to the Somatic Experiencing® training where she spent three years studying nervous system regulation and trauma healing alongside therapists and mental health professionals. Her unique background allowed her to see the overlap between design and trauma healing and she has since been researching and developing methods to support designer’s nervous systems as they move through the creative process.

She is the owner of Clever Babes Co, and uses her training and personal experiences with mental health to create products that help people be more comfortable in their bodies while starting conversations about mental health and de-stigmatizing emotions.

IG @cleverbabesco

Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Adrienne Outlaw Studio (AOS) 3115 Locust St, St. Louis, MO 63103

CREATIVE PRACTICE

2:00pm CDT

Cherokee Street Walking Tour: Choose Your Flavor

Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

The Luminary

Get up close and personal as Jeff and Randy Vines of STL-Style show you why Cherokee Street is the gift that keeps on giving.

It's a known fact that St. Louis is a city oozing with creative soul and grit, and no place proves it more than Cherokee Street. Once known as "downtown of the South Side", Cherokee Street is the quintessential microcosm of St. Louis. Its colorful 1.5 mile stretch transcends political, socioeconomic and cultural boundaries like no other, and its evolution over time has reflected the overall dynamics of the larger city around it. If we took all the different ingredients that make St. Louis an interesting, inspiring and challenging city and put them in a blender, we would end up with a Cherokee Street smoothie. And damn, it's refreshing.

Beginning and ending at the NW corner of Texas & Cherokee.

www.stl-style.com
@stlstylehouse

Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
The Luminary 2701 Cherokee St, St. Louis, MO 63118

FOR EVERYONE

Company STL-STYLE

3:00pm CDT

Risograph 101: Zine Making Workshop by Melon Press co-presented by The Luminary

Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT

The Screwed Arts Collective

Join us for a creative zine-making workshop presented by Sophia Malone of Melon Press x The Luminary! Taking place at Screwed Arts Collective, this session will guide you through the exciting process of making your own zine. You'll get hands-on experience with the risograph machine—a legendary tool known for its vibrant colors and unique texture that has influenced DIY arts and design culture. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned creators, this workshop will help you unleash your creativity and produce a one-of-a-kind zine to take home.

@melonpressstl
@theluminaryarts
@screwedarts

Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
The Screwed Arts Collective 2626 Cherokee St, St. Louis, MO 63118

BOOK DESIGN

Company MELON PRESS

3:00pm CDT

Dirty Drawings: Charcoal Portrait Drawing Workshop

Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT

CHERRY GARAGE

Whether you're a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, this hands-on workshop will give you an opportunity to explore the expressive potential of charcoal.
Over the course of the workshop, you'll get your hands dirty learning fundamental techniques such as shading, blending, and mark making, all while working with this versatile medium. The instructor will guide you step by step, helping you develop your skills and confidence as you bring a portrait to life on paper. Come prepared to experiment, make bold marks, and truly get your hands dirty! By the end of the session, you'll have created your very own charcoal work to take home. All materials are provided, so just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to explore.

Agenda:
1. Welcome & Introduction
2. Brief introduction to charcoal as a medium
3. Goals for the session and what participants will create
4. Demonstration: Portrait Drawing Techniques (20 minutes) - Live demonstration of charcoal portrait drawing.
Techniques for capturing facial features and expressions. Tips for achieving depth and contrast with charcoal
5. Warm-Up Exercises (15 minutes) - Experimenting with pressure, shading, and smudging techniques. Understanding basic facial proportions
6. Hands-On Drawing (1 hour) - Participants begin developing the portrait. Instructor provides individual guidance and feedback. Applying shading techniques to add depth and dimension. Focusing on key features: eyes, nose, mouth, and hair. Experimenting with blending tools to refine the portrait
7. Group discussion on challenges and discoveries so far Sharing tips and techniques among participants
8. Final Touches & Refinement (20 minutes)
9. Showcase & Feedback (10 minutes)
10. Closing Remarks (5 minutes)
Note: All materials will be provided, and participants are encouraged to take home their completed charcoal portraits.

Ryan Greis is Founder and Head of Instruction and Research at Drawn Studio. Guided by an active interest in late 19th/early 20th Century American Realism art, he has identified and located a number of previously lost works by painters such as Frederick Oakes Sylvester and Frank Duveneck. Ryan is also a specialist in representational drawing and brings his unique intrigue in historic art and illustrative drawing techniques to his teaching studio.

His artwork has appeared on the pages of New York Press, St. Louis Magazine, Riverfront Times and other local and regional publications around the United States, earning him numerous awards year after year from the Association of Alternative Newsmedia. Gries is a Kentucky Governor's School of the Arts alumni. He earned his Bachelor's of Arts degree in Visual Communication from Northern Kentucky University and his MBA from Lindenwood University.

www.drawn.studio
IG @drawn.studio

Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
CHERRY GARAGE 2936 Locust St

VISUAL ARTS & ILLUSTRATION

Company Drawn Studio

6:00pm CDT

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: The History and impact of DIY printed matter in St. Louis

Wednesday October 9, 2024 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT

The Luminary

Join us for a special opening reception and engaging roundtable discussion on the history and impact of DIY printed matter in St. Louis, held in conjunction with our Copy-Machine & DIY-Print Zine/Poster Show, DESIGNING THE UNDERGROUND. The exhibition is curated by Kellen Wright, The Luminary's Gallery Manager and a practicing artist, who brings their deep connection to St. Louis's vibrant print culture to this exciting showcase.This conversation will bring together local artists, designers, and contributors featured in the exhibition to explore the role of zines, posters, and other print media in shaping St. Louis’s creative landscape. Discover the stories behind the prints, discuss the ongoing influence of DIY culture, and connect with the community that continues to drive this vibrant movement.v

The exhibition officially opening on October 11th in our storefront gallery space, will feature an extensive collection of zines and posters gathered from concerts, events, and happenings throughout the city, highlighting the evolution of DIY design and printed matter over the years.

In addition to the exhibition, KNOW/HOW books + print will have a selection of available books and printed matter for sale, and coffee available throughout the day.

@theluminaryarts
@knowhowbookshop

Wednesday October 9, 2024 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
The Luminary 2701 Cherokee St, St. Louis, MO 63118

BOOK DESIGN

Company THE LUMINARY

6:00pm CDT

BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED

Wednesday October 9, 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm CDT

Courtyard at 1805 S.9th Street

Join us for a fun outdoor movie night hosted by the Landmarks Association! We'll be screening the classic1987 film "Batteries Not Included," where a group of tiny UFOs come to the aid of an elderly couple fighting eviction by a greedy developer.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, Oct. 10th
⏰ Doors Open: 6:30 PM
🎬 Movie Starts: 7:00 PM [107 minutes]
📍 Location: Courtyard at 1805 S. 9th Street
Bring your own chair or feel free to use one of ours! The movie will be outdoors in the Landmarks courtyard. Admission is free. Don't miss this chance to enjoy a great movie in a historic St. Louis setting!

https://www.landmarks-stl.org/
@landmarksstl

Wednesday October 9, 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Courtyard at 1805 S.9th Street Courtyard at 1805 S.9th Street

FILM & STOP MOTION

6:30pm CDT

SIDE QUEST Release Party with Steenz and Cassi Mothwin

Wednesday October 9, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT

Betty Books

Celebrate the anticipated release of Side Quest: A Visual History of Roleplaying Games at Betty's Books!
Cartoonist, Author, and Professor, Steenz, will present a behind the scenes look at the production of Side Quest from inception to release. Award-winning RPG Designer, Cassi Mothwin, will interview Steenz on the process of making the book followed by time for Q&A. The event concludes with a book signing. Please pre-order your copy of the book at bettysbooksstl.com. Books will also be available for purchase on the day of the event.

Light snacks and drinks will be available.

Speaker/Panelist 1
Steenz is a St. Louis based cartoonist, editor, and professor. They're the cartoonist on the new graphic novel Side Quest: A Visual History of TTRPGs, the syndicated comic strip ‘Heart Of The City’, the co-creator of Dwayne McDuffie Award winning Graphic Novel 'Archival Quality', and is the co-creator of the Standard Comic Script. Steenz currently teaches at Webster University and SVA while editing titles from independent publishers and creators. They’re also Board President of SLICE (The St. Louis Independent Comics Expo). They live with their spouse Keya and two cats (Marko and Ripley).

Speaker/Panelist 2
Cassi Mothwin (she/any) is a multi-award-winning tabletop RPG designer, writer, and illustrator active since late 2021. Her indie games and projects include The Sticker Game, Tangled Blessings, Carved by the Garden, What Crooked Roots, and Clean Spirit. Her work has been featured in Dicebreaker, Gizmodo, Polygon, Ars Technica, Forbes, Rascal, and numerous other indie tabletop RPG blogs, videos, and podcasts. She lives in St. Louis, Missouri with her two cats and spouse.

https://bettysbooksstl.com/
IG @bettysbooksstl

Wednesday October 9, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Betty Books 10 Summit Ave, Webster Groves, MO 63119

BOOK DESIGN

Company BETTY'S BOOKS

8:00pm CDT

Campfire: "What does the body know?" with Jessica Gazzola

Wednesday October 9, 2024 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT

WORK & LEISURE

Campfire is a place for reflection and stories on life and how we live it. We teach an interactive and
conversational speaking style to storytellers who share their personal narrative from the stage. And when
the Campfire is over, there’s warmth and wisdom you can bring back to the world.

A quiet and observant child, Jessica Gazzola found solace in nature and books. Through stories, she
learned to explore vast worlds within herself. In the 4th grade, through a school poetry competition, her
mother taught her that it’s not only WHAT we say, but HOW we say it that creates an impact. From that
moment on, Jessica found acceptance and attention through public speaking leading her into public
ministry as a pastor. However, along the way, she lost the wisdom of the child – trading her own inner-
knowing for external validation. Abandoning her public role in 2014, she journeyed to rediscover the magic
of stories and how they communicate the beauty of ordinary life. Now, in her family and her work, everyday
becomes an opportunity to play and create from the heart.

Join us as Jessica shares her answer to the Campfire Season 15 question: What does the body know?
Doors open at 7:30pm, and the event begins at 8:00pm. Please arrive early to park, grab a drink, and hang
out with us before the show. It’s free, so bring a friend and let’s enjoy great stories together!

More details: https://cmpfr.com/events/jessica-gazzola/

🔥 Gather around.
@cmpfr

Wednesday October 9, 2024 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
WORK & LEISURE 3015 Locust St, St. Louis, MO 63103

CREATIVE PRACTICE

Company CAMPFIRE

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