PLACE:

Tunica, Mississippi

BIO:

Saint Allen Austin is a creative visionary from the heart of the Mississippi Delta who harnesses the transformative power of creativity and community engagement. With a diverse skill set spanning media production, arts education, and innovative marketing, he’s a force to be reckoned with.

Certified as a teaching artist by prestigious institutions like the Orpheum Theatre Group and the Kennedy Center Partners in Education, Saint serves as a source of inspiration for budding creatives and educators alike. His dedication goes beyond personal success, driving him to produce and lead initiatives that uplift communities in the Mississippi Delta and Memphis.

Whether through storytelling, arts-integrated education, or grassroots advocacy, Saint remains determined in his mission to spark positive change and establish a legacy of empowerment through creativity for future generations. Driven by his commitment to community empowerment, he channels his creative energy into initiatives that transcend individual ambition, amplifying marginalized voices and fostering meaningful connections for enduring social impact.

PROJECT:

Story Prism empowers middle schoolers to explore community issues, develop civic engagement skills, and amplify their voices through storytelling, debate, and video creation in an 8-week collaborative program led by traditional educators and certified teaching artists. The theme of this cohort will be “Creating Legacy.”