New Video Series Collab Launched with Saint Louis Story Stitchers

ST. LOUIS - Aug. 2, 2023 - PRLog -- The Lewis Prize for Music and its esteemed Accelerator Awardees invite you to experience the profound impact of Creative Youth Development through the "Accelerating Change" video series. Witness the extraordinary stories of young individuals as they navigate their communities, forge personal growth, and harness the power of music to inspire change.

Creative Youth Development (CYD) programs have long been at the forefront of empowering young people as thriving leaders in communities nationwide, and this series will shed light on the invaluable work carried out by CYD organizations in their respective communities, highlighting the inspiring stories of young individuals who have experienced the transformative power of music.

Expanding upon the success of the initial Accelerating Change collection, which debuted in 2021, this year's video series comprises individual short films produced by each award-winning organization. These compelling videos offer an immersive perspective into the world of Creative Youth Development, as witnessed through the eyes of young people and the dedicated adults who support them. Together, they weave narratives of young individuals hailing from Boston (MA), Detroit (MI), Philadelphia (PA), and Saint Louis (MO), delving into their unique communities, personal experiences, and profound connections to music.

The video series unveils the following consensus stories from the esteemed Accelerator Awardees:

Saint Louis Story Stitchers Artists Collective: The vibrant video titled "Pick the City Up" showcases the journey of young people as they spearhead the creation of their new SPACE, illustrating their instrumental role in its development. There will be a public screening of the video August 5^th at Story Stitchers' event, Karaoke Couture, 6:00-9:30 PM at High Low, 3301 Washington Ave, 63103. The song will drop on major music platforms August 5.

About Saint Louis Story Stitchers Artists Collective

Saint Louis Story Stitchers is a nationally recognized Artists Collective known for high quality art and innovative youth violence prevention programs.

Story Stitchers is committed to placing youth at the center of the work both in identifying topics for exploration as well as the methods for engagement. This approach builds a community of youth and professional artists who respect one another. Gun violence continues to be a pressing public health crisis that consumes the attention of the engaged youth, and artistic expression helps youth work through the pain and loss they have experienced.

https://storystitchers.org/