The Cinco De Mayo Festival on Cherokee Street is one of the largest festivals in the St. Louis area, bringing together over 45,000 attendees to celebrate the rich culture and artistic community on Cherokee Street and surrounding South St. Louis City neighborhoods. This years’ festival will take place on Saturday, May 7th 2016 from 11:00am to 9:00pm on Cherokee Street, between Nebraska and Jefferson Street. The festival will pack the street with people enjoying authentic food, drinks, music, entertainment, art and merchandise. The People’s Joy Parade presented by Community Arts and Movement Project will begin at its traditional time of 1:11 PM and has become a festival highlight and beloved celebration of community.
MISSION STATEMENT ArtDimensions is a 501(c)3, non-profit arts organization in St. Louis, MO organized for the charitable and educational purposes of supporting and educating local artists, providing art exhibits for the community and developing the artistic community in St. Louis. Part of ArtDimensions’ strategy for achieving its purposes is to teach current artists about art techniques and business survival skills, and to create the next generation of artists by teaching children about art. ArtDimensions also seeks to educate the public about art and develop their appreciation for art. ArtDimensions’ strategy to do this is simple: show the public as much art as possible. ArtDimensions holds Monthly Artist Networking meetings on the first Monday of every month at 7:00 PM. The meetings are open to artists and performers of all types and skill level. All are welcome to attend and share their art with and meet other like-minded people. Locations vary each month, so check this page or our website regularly for details!