HOLISTICALLY EDUCATING ARTS LEADERS
Music, Mentorship, and Endless Possibilities.
That’s what we see in every student who walks through our doors.
Together—with the help of passionate volunteers, dedicated partners, generous donors, and a growing community that believes in the power of the arts—we’re creating space for young people to rise, heal, and shine their light far beyond the stage.
Empowerment Awards
theme: "Jazz & Generosity"
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The "Empowerment Awards" is more than a celebration — it is HEAL’s signature fundraising event to honor the people whose vision and commitment keep the arts alive in St. Louis. This year is especially meaningful as we mark 10 years of empowering youth through music, mentorship, and creativity.
With the theme Jazz & Generosity, we gather as a community to uplift leaders who have opened doors, removed barriers, and invested in opportunities that change lives. Together, we also raise the critical support needed to ensure HEAL students continue to thrive.
Guests are invited to wear "Shades" of Blue in recognition of HEAL’s decade of impact and the spirit of generosity shaping the next generation.
Sunday, November 16, 2025
3:00 – 5:00 PM
The Grandel Theater, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis, MO
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Honoring Community Champions
An Afternoon of Music and Celebration
awardees
performers
freddie washington
bernie hayes
marsha evans
Support HEAL Center for the Arts
HEAL provides high-quality, culturally responsive music education to youth across St. Louis—many of whom would otherwise have no access to arts programs. Your donation helps us fund instructors, provide instruments, and create performance opportunities that build confidence, skill, and community.
Our Core Programs
Through Our Eyes Concert Series
Rhythms of Resilience Dance Program (coming soon!)
Arts Enrichment for Homeschoolers
Vision
HEAL Center for the Arts is committed to developing young intellectual artists whom we believe will positively influence the way in which our society thinks and feels by creating and presenting meaningful art. We are able to achieve this because our students are trained through a rigorous curriculum that is both challenging and engaging from world renowned artist and educators.
Our students are taught with love, fervor, and dedication. They are learning what it means to be disciplined, structured, and most importantly, they are being taught to rise above the nefarious and complicit behaviors that continue to plague our society.
Mission
HEAL Center for the Arts is committed to making quality arts programming accessible to all students, especially to those of urban communities.
HEAL Center for the Arts is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and multi-disciplinary center of music, arts learning, and performance in St. Louis, Missouri. The Center provides arts education programs after school and during school vacations to middle and high school students and fosters a rich, diverse cultural perspective of the arts through high quality instruction for youth specializing in instrumental and vocal music.
Our Supporters and Partners
