At Belas Artes our goal is to offer to the community an environment that fosters the appreciation and understanding of the richness of the world cultures.
Through our programs and art exhibits, kids, teens and adults have a cross-cultural immersion, which also acts as a conduit for them to become better citizens of the world.
THIS SUNDAY
MAY 11th
Join thousands of people from over 100 countries that are running in order to promote World Harmony and Friendship among people and nations!!!
is coming to St. Louis!
The World Harmony Run is a global relay that seeks to promote international friendship and understanding. As a symbol of harmony, runners carry a flaming torch, passing it from hand to hand traveling through over 100 nations around the globe.
Carl Lewis, nine-time Olympic gold medalist carries the torch in New York and runs along with hundreds of people
Greet the runners in St. Louis Sunday, May 11, and participate in the relay torch ceremony.
1854 Russell Blvd.
Sunday May 11th St. Louis Program 9:15AM Meet at the Gateway Arch Grand Staircase – refreshment will be provided to runners 9:30AM Run starts towards Belas Artes through Lafayette Square 10:00AM Greet the Runners at Belas Artes – Refreshment will be provided and Massage by the Garden Walk Massage Therapists!!! 10:30 to 11:30AM – World Harmony Ceremony 1:00PM – Performance by the Circus Harmony at the City Museum |
2008 World Harmony Run - US Itinerary
May 11th, 2008 - St. Louis Itinerary Start at Gateway Arch 
North Memorial Drive
Right onto Spruce St.
Left at S Broadway
Right at Choteau Ave
Left at Truman Pkwy
Right at Park Ave
Left at Mississippi Ave (Lafayette Park)
Left at Russell Blvd to Belas Artes
We thank Culture Surfer to support our events and artists
To see some of the interviews done at Belas Artes visit
Belas Artes is a 501c3 non-profit organization
"Cultural diversity enriches our lives in countless ways every day. It is also an important source of identity and basic human rights." Unesco