Saturday, October 18, 2014

Centene Center for the Arts & Education

Creative cake

The Centene Center for Arts and Education began in the late 1880s as a dance studio.

In1907, Archbishop John J. Glennon dedicated the new home of the Knights of Columbus. Many of the original architectural features such as the gothic-style white glazed terra cotta façade, the Italian marble in the corridors, the tile and wooden floors, and the ironwork, installed during these days have been preserved.

Later the building was home to the International Machinists Union and the Medinah Temple.

After twenty years without occupancy, all the arts have returned to this space. The center presents the St. Louis Arts Awards honoring individuals who achieve a legacy of artistic excellence, and organizations and businesses that enrich St. Louis’ arts and cultural community.

Cake artist - Emily Cross

One hundred-seventy-five down 75 to go.

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