FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Contact Byron D. Rogers – 314-283-9045 – [email protected]
BE ART GALLERY & STUDIO (B.A.G.S.)
HOSTS “HOLIDAY ART LAND” COMMUNITY ART EVENT

St Louis, December 16, 2023 – The Be Art Gallery & Studio (B.A.G.S.) is collaborating with the St. Louis Galleria Mall to host the “Holiday Art Land” community art event.


B.A.G.S. is a non-profit organization that provides diverse art workshops, activities and curriculums to youth in the St. Louis community. Founded in 2018 by artist and teacher Byron D. Rogers, the organization uses art as a tool to help youth develop a sense of pride, of self, and an appreciation of the arts. Byron’s philosophy is that art is an avenue that promotes healing and growth while connecting us to each other. He is supported by a group of talented painters, graphic designers, photographers, sculptors, educators, musicians, life coaches and ministers who work tirelessly to help cultivate the inner artist that exists in everyone.


“Holiday Art Land” is a community art event providing free access to art-based crafts and activities for youth and families. Our “Art in the Mall” event held in June at the Galleria was such a great success, these past two years, we’re returning to the mall with a holiday theme where participants will take part in decorating ornaments and other Christmas crafts.


B.A.G.S would like to give a special thanks to our 2023 “Holiday Art Land” sponsors including Missouri Arts Council, Saint Louis Art Museum, Clean Cut Lawns, Thrivent, Saint Louis Galleria and the Studio 858 Artist Media Co-op. We are so appreciative of their generosity!


Event Details:
Location: St. Louis Galleria, at the Macy’s entrance
Address: 1155 St. Louis Galleria, St Louis, MO 63117
Date: December 16, 2023
Time: 11:00 am. to 2:00 pm.
Cost: Free
For more information:
Byron D. Rogers, Founder, Be Art Gallery and Studio
314-283-9045
[email protected]


We are the greatest creation God ever made, so we must Be Art. Let God’s will be manifested!

BIO

An accomplished artist, musician and educator for 18 years, Byron earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Art History, a Master’s Degree in Studio Art, and a Master’s Degree in Education. Byron has taught fine arts on the collegiate level at Alabama State University, Troy State University, Harris Stowe State University, and Florissant Valley College. He has provided art instruction at Cardinal Ritter College Prep, and also in the Hazelwood, University City, Kirkwood, and St. Louis school districts.


Byron is a native of St. Louis where he plays guitar in the music ministry at Christian Embassy Church. He shares his passion for art with his wife Vickie, who also is a member of B.A.G.S., and their daughter Bailey.


Art Collaborations:
B.A.G.S “Connections” Art Exhibition - Commerce Bank Connect Banking Center - 2022
B.A.G.S “Art in the Mall” Community Art Workshop – St Louis Galleria - 2022
2019 Grove Fest – artist selected to design the Paint-By-Numbers Outdoor Wall Mural
St. Louis Art Museum, Artist Residence, Girls Inc. - 2014
St. Louis African Art Festival, Print Making Workshop - 2014
Board member and Vice President of Urban Canvas Network- 2011- present
Mural for Myrtle Hillard Davis Comprehensive Health Center - 2013
Art instructor for Baden Library - 2012
Art Instructor for St. Louis Artworks - 2001- to present
Art Instructor for Women Against Hardship 2010- 2014
Artist for African Arts Festival Children’s Village 2010 – 2012
Designed Door for Superman Gala Ball and Auction - 2011
Featured artist Of St. Louis Victims Right Week Exhibit at Vaughn Cultural Center - 2011
Designed Butterfly for Wings in the City - 2010
Designed Lion for University City 100-year Anniversary – 2009
Collaboration with Craft Alliance Catherine Magel and Cardinal Ritter for First Night Rabbit Project
Pulitzer Art Museum and Cardinal Ritter Prep Community Lights Project- 2008
St. Louis Contemporary Art Museum and Cardinal Ritter Prep Art Collaboration 2003-2008
Logos School and Wesley House Mural Project - 2005
St. Louis Art Museum Art in Residence program - 2001-2003
Artist in Residence for Alabama Art Council - 1999-2000
Art Instructor for Montgomery Museum of Art - 1999-2000
Alabama State University and Good Sheppard Episcopal Church Collaboration to fabricate banners for edifice - 2000
Painted 3 murals for Ramer High School with Alabama State University -2000
Painted mural for St. James Center -1997
Painted mural for Bishop Healy School - 1996