Upcoming Events
The room: Artist Mixer & Grant Awards
The Artist Mixer is a networking event bringing together artists, institutions, small businesses, and placemakers working across downtown, hosted at The Moniker.
The event is designed for artists to connect with each other and for institutions, small businesses, and placemakers to meet artists who can help activate their spaces and contribute to the downtown experience. The room brings together artists alongside venues, developers, and organizations looking to collaborate, program, and support creative work.
The program includes speakers, live music and other performances, and the awarding of microgrants.
The event is hosted by Ivey Amour, Britteney Ofodile of The Moniker, and Allie Magee of Pattan & Co. and Futuremakers. Ivey Amour, the first Futuremakers grantee, is curating the room and guest experience in partnership with The Moniker.
During the event, Futuremakers will award four $250 microgrants to artists launching a new live performance series at The Moniker.
Grant applications will launch by April 2.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
5:00PM–7:00PM
The Moniker
Only 50 spots available
Futuremakers Civic & Social Salon
A community-led public forum focused on downtown, where organizations present and individuals take the floor. The Futuremakers Civic & Social Salon is designed to create space for open dialogue, shared ideas, and direct participation in shaping the future of downtown.
The evening begins with a 10-minute community keynote to frame the topic, followed by a 15-minute Q&A and discussion. Five community speakers then take part in a pass-the-mic session, each with two minutes to share ideas, projects, or perspectives connected to the theme.
Interactive boards will be available throughout the event for attendees to contribute thoughts, identify priorities, and respond to what they are hearing in real time.
Topics are selected by Futuremakers members in advance and are centered on key areas shaping downtown, including placemaking, small business, policy, and ownership.
Vote in this poll by March 24 to inform the topic for our April 2 event, or email your vote to Team@FuturemakersClub.org. (Instagram poll viewable from mobile only.) Special guests will be announced after the topic has been selected.
Wednesday, April 2, 2026
4:00PM–6:30PM
21c Museum Hotel
Cash bar available. Complimentary light appetizers and water provided.
Downtown Coffee Walk
A guided morning walk with Denis Beganovic and special guests, exploring the distinct pockets of downtown and stopping at active, emerging, and in-progress projects shaping the district.
The conversation will move through the full civic landscape, from word on the street to policy, zoning, development strategy, and the groups driving change. Expect direct dialogue about what is working, what is shifting, and what is next.
The walk will begin at one of Denis’ favorite coffee spots. Arrive on time. Denis keeps a strict schedule.
Location and guest details will be announced soon. Register in advance to be notified of the meetup spot.
Saturday, March 21, 2026
8:00 AM 10:00 AM
Location To Be Announced
Support a local business, buy coffee and some breakfast, take a walk, chat Downtown.
Breakfast: Building Up & Out
A community conversation with Charles Goldman (The Goldman Group) and Daniel Weisman (Gomel Capital Partners) on the redevelopment of the former AT&T Tower and continued investment in the historic, mixed-use Park Pacific Luxury Apartments.
The program will also examine Missouri Innovation Zones legislation as a proposed framework to drive capital, strengthen small businesses, and accelerate downtown growth.
Community keynote from Angel Recci (Telemundo STL), Market Manager and leader behind St. Louis’ first Spanish-language newscast.
3.12 | 7:30–9:30 a.m.
Park Pacific Apartments
1226 Olive Street
First Floor Historic Lobby
7:30 a.m. Doors
8:00 a.m. Program
9:00 a.m. Building Tour
Futuremaking: Downtown For All
The kickoff of The Futuremakers Club, a new initiative focused on shaping the future of downtown through collaboration, ideas, and action. The evening will outline the club’s mission, structure, upcoming events, and new grant opportunities.
The program features a keynote from Charli Cooksey (WEPOWER), with remarks from Muhammad Austin (Mvstercamp), Britteney Ofodile (The Moniker), Olivia Pupillo (Arcane Vintage), and Franklin Taylor (Block Club STL).
City of St. Louis officials Rasheen Aldridge and Jami Cox Antwi will also attend.
RSVP HERE: https://bit.ly/futuremaking-downtownforall
Wednesday, March 4
4:00–6:30 p.m.
TRUST, 401 Pine St.