COCA — Center of Creative Arts

About

COCA (Center of Creative Arts) is a non-profit community arts center with a mission to enrich lives and build community through the arts.

Story

Founded in 1986, COCA is the fourth largest multidisciplinary community arts center in the country and a national leader in innovative arts
education. With a mission to enrich lives and build community through the arts, COCA serves 50,000 people of all ages and skill levels, from enthusiastic amateurs to emerging professionals—all taught by a faculty of distinguished arts educators. We provide meaningful arts experiences in our own studios, gallery and theatres as well as in schools, community centers and corporate settings in order to build a vibrant St. Louis that is creative, connected and inclusive. To ensure diversity and inclusion in all of our programs we are committed to eliminating economic and social barriers to participation in the arts.

Mission

COCA's mission is to enrich lives and build community through the arts.

Products

COCA annually serves more than 50,000 area residents of all ages through multidisciplinary, multi-cultural arts programs that include educational classes, camps and workshops, both on-site and in community venues; outreach; COCAbiz; COCA Presents; and exhibitions of contemporary art in the Millstone Gallery.