news and updates

Register for our Virtual Summer Update

Join API's staff, board, and donors for a fun update on what we've accomplished so far this year, and what’s ahead for the second half of 2026. During the Virtual Summer Update you'll hear:  Stories about our latest artist homebuyers Progress on the cultural land...

St. Louis Art Place Initiative is Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026

The organization’s unique model builds wealth for artists through homeownership and transforms vacant spaces into cultural assets with communities St. Louis, MO (March 24, 2026)— St. Louis Art Place Initiative (API) is proud to have been named to Fast Company’s...

Help us create a Cultural Land Trust!

We are seeking quotes for assistance in designing and creating a cultural land trust that will steward and maintain the cultural assets we create in Gravois Park. Read the full RFQ with background on the project and directions for submitting a quote. Submissions must...

Our next home application is open!

We just launched our next home application! If you have a friend or family member that has a low or moderate-income, let them know. This application is for a 1-story, brick, new-construction home built with a vaulted ceiling. It is adjoined to two other homes in a...

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Our first Color Block Party was a success!

On September 22, we hosted our first annual Color Block Party. We had a full house of old and new friends, showing incredible support for our mission.  We couldn't have done it without the help of so many. Thanks to our sponsors: Block Level - Kranzberg Arts...

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Application FAQ Workshop Thursday, August 3

Join us to get all of your questions answered about our 2023 Homeownership Pre-Screening Application. Register here and we'll send you the link for the workshop on Wednesday. Don't forget your application must be received by 11:59 pm, August 18.

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API’s next home application will launch on July 15, 2023

St. Louis Art Place Initiative (API) is excited to announce its next Pre-screen Application for Homeownership round. One artist will be awarded the opportunity to purchase a home slated for completion in spring 2024. API’s pre-screen application period will open on...

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