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CREATIVITY • CONNECTION • COMMUNITY
Our Programs
JACCK Foundation for the Arts provides structured, instructor‑led creative programming that integrates visual art, music, and community engagement. Programs are delivered in a welcoming, ADA‑accessible environment and at partner locations, ensuring accessibility for participants with mobility, transportation, or financial barriers.
Explore Our Programs
Something meaningful for every stage of life.
Art Is More Than a Masterpiece.
It's an opportunity to connect, grow, build confidence, and discover what's possible.Enhancing the Community One Masterpiece at a Time.
Meet Our Founder & Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is united by a shared passion for creativity, community, and meaningful impact. Each board member brings a unique blend of professional experience, lived perspective, and heartfelt commitment to advancing access to the arts for individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
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Clarissa McCray
Founder & CEO
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Cheryl Patrick
Secretary
Darryl Poindexter
President
Jackie McCarter
Treasure
Michael Patrick
Vice President
Kaia Givens-McCray
JR Board Member
Donate Through Our Community Partners!
Community partners play a vital role in helping donors support the JACCK Foundation for the Arts by providing platforms, resources, and outreach to make giving easier and more impactful. Through fundraising events, sponsorships, and donation matching, our partners amplify the generosity of donors and help bring free art programs to underserved seniors and veterans in the St. Louis community.
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The JACCK Foundation for the Arts is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces and celebrates diversity in all its forms. Our diversity and inclusion policy is built on the following key principles:
Equal Opportunity
We ensure that all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or socioeconomic background, have equal access to opportunities within our organization and programs.
Representation
We strive to reflect the diverse communities we serve in our staff, leadership, artists, and programming, recognizing that diverse perspectives enhance creativity and innovation.
Education and Awareness
We provide ongoing training and resources for our staff, partners, and stakeholders to promote understanding, respect, and inclusion of diverse cultures and identities.
Accessibility
We are dedicated to making our events, exhibitions, and programs accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities, by removing physical, social, and economic barriers.
Community Engagement
We actively seek to involve underrepresented groups in our activities and decision-making processes, ensuring their voices are heard and valued.
Accountability
We regularly review and assess our policies and practices to ensure they align with our commitment to diversity and inclusion, making adjustments as necessary to improve our efforts.
By upholding these principles, the JACCK Foundation for the Arts aims to create a welcoming and equitable environment where everyone can experience the transformative power of the arts.