FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Contact Byron D. Rogers – 314-283-9045 – [email protected]
BE ART GALLERY & STUDIO (B.A.G.S.) RETURNS TO THE GALLERIA
WITH THE THIRD “ART IN THE MALL” COMMUNITY ART EVENT

St Louis, May 31, 2023 – The Be Art Gallery & Studio (B.A.G.S.) is collaborating with the St. Louis Galleria Mall to host the third “Art in the Mall” 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.

“Art in the Mall” is a community art event providing free access to art-based crafts and activities for youth and families. B.A.G.S. hosted the first “Art in the Mall” event on June, 2022, and returned to the Galleria in December, 2022 with “Holiday Art Land” where families created Christmas themed crafts. Those events were so successful that B.A.G.S. is returning to the Galleria for a third time with a new “Art in the Mall” event in June. Activities will include family yoga, jewelry making, zine bookmaking and jelly printing.

B.A.G.S would like to give special thanks to our sponsors including 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: June 17, 2023
• Time: 11:00 am. to 3:00 pm.
• Cost: Free
• For more information:
o Byron D. Rogers, Founder, Be Art Gallery and Studio
o 314-283-9045
o [email protected]


We are the greatest creation God ever made, so we must Be Art. Let God’s will be manifested!
 
BYRON D. ROGERS 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 “Holiday Art Land” Community Art Workshop – St Louis Galleria - 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