A Local
Community
Operatinng
System
Empowering Local Futures
Through Art & Entrepreneurship
Welcome Aboard the Ship!
The Solarium Foundation’s number one priority is to design systems and solutions that empower the individual and family unit through art and entrepreneurship. There is a lot under the hood, but at our core is recognizing the family unit is the foundation of society and sustainablity can be achieved on a hyper-local level through supporting fundamental community art and business collaboration. We invite you to reach out and discover the potential synergy we can create together. While we are primarily focused on Missouri and the Ozark communities, through the 2026 Centennial of Route 66, we do collaborate and consult on projects outside of this. Get in touch, let’s brainstorm!
Join the Mission to Accellerate Missouri Entrepreneuership Through Art!
Board Positions Available | Recruting Volunteer Teams
Donate to the Foundation
The Solarium Foundation
is a registered Missouri Non Profit Organization
Our IRS 501c3 Application Is Pending 2025
Sponsor a student design team and community arts magazine in your own town! We can help you replicate our process.
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Invest with us in Local! We’re building local investor circles to back vetted community projects with crowdfunding campaigns.
Featured Projects
April 19, 2025
St. James, MO
Art Fair & Wine Tasting is Open to Public and Free to Enter. The Gardens Season Grand Opening at St. James Winery & Public House Brewery.
Wine Pairing Presentation
SHOW ME ARTISTS LAUNCH PARTY
limited to 75 tickets.
August 1-3, 2025
St. Clair, MO
Private retreat at Lost Hill Lake Glamp Resort, lake-side outdoor adventure activities, workshops, guided wellness sessions, live music, camping.
Limited to 150 tickets.
Coming Soon
Sullivan, MO
Our Mission
To empower families, youth, and communities through art, storytelling, and entrepreneurship, catalyzing a thriving, hyper-local economy that supports family enterprise. By linking Missouri’s tourism and economic development directly to the strength of its local communities, we will spotlight art and entrepreneurship as the critical path to a thriving future.
PHASE 1: Missouri Route 66 Student Teams
We are recruiting 9 High School Students from each community + College Student Advisory Council. Adventure is everywhere but it begins in your community.
2025 MISSOURI ONBOARDING
Kirkwood, Eureka, Pacific,
St. Clair, Sullivan, Bourbon,
Cuba, St. James, Rolla
Student-Led Film Co.
Local Spotlight Film Series
Activities:
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Host Video Episodes & Interview Guests Network with local Business Leaders & Artists Multi-Camera Production & B-Roll Processing |
Location Scout Missouri State Parks Audio Transcription & Video Editing Film Office Administration & Travel Planning |
Shorts Dept. & Feature Films
Activities:
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Research & Development Pre-Production Production, Audio/Video Setup & Management Post Production, Editing, FX, Music |
Marketing & Distribution Branding & Auxiliary Markets VIP Industry Networking Crowdfunding & Film Investing |
Spotlight Film Series
The Spotlight Film Series documents the untold stories of Missouri’s communities along historic Route 66. Through in-depth interviews, event coverage, and local immersion, we are spotlighting the people and places that define local identity. These films serve as both a historical archive and a catalyst for renewed community engagement—bridging the past, present, and future through the power of storytelling, digital media, and the youth!
The Student-Lead production team will gain real world experience in creating, planning, and produciing long-form content. Together as a team we will all learn from the worlds best online film school courses and cross train each other to find everyone’s niche and rapidly advance the foundations marketing through these cinematic projects.
“There are more opportunities than obsticles in any challenge.”
Student-Led Publishing Co.
Epicenter Community Magazine
Activities:
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Research & Analog Knowledge Systems Creative Writing & Storytelling PSAs, FYIs, FAQs, Q&As Editing, AI Language Models |
Sequencing, Story Arcs, Hero’s Journey Graphic Design & Print Layout Photo Editing & HDI Layering Advertising, Sponsorships, Networking |
Show Me Artists Studio & Gallery
Activities:
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Public Relations & Local Champions Sponsorships, Networking & Artist Onboarding Fine Art Processing, Fulfilment & eCommerce Gallery Management & Event Production |
Art Production Workshops Art History & Creative Thinking Art as a Business & Marketing Auxiliary Markets, Merchandising & NFTs |
Local Art Magazine
Let’s work together to craft yours!
A hyper-local direct mailed print magazine keen to showcase the creativity of Missouri’s artists, makers, and storytellers. The magazine gives artists a voice and a new local marketplace for their work at no cost, while also directly engaging the entire zip code with local sponsors that help make this possible. It creates a movement that recognizes and supports local talent by spotlighting artists, featurimng community-driven content and behind the scenes of the most interesting things in the community. This creates a dynamic and unprecidented opportunity to engage the entire town together at one time with a positive message and direct impact on the hiddent talent all around us.
Local eCommerce Platform
Coming Soon
A digital marketplace designed to connect local businesses, artists, and creators directly with to their whole community. Built to support sustainable, hyper-local commerce, this platform will enable small businesses to tell their unique story, reach new customers near and far, and scale without relying on outside 3rd party systems and tools. It’s more than just a estore—it’s a direct action to strengthen the local economy and keep more resources closer to home. The ecommerce platform will be launched summer 2025.
Inspire the Future of Missouri Youth & Local Communities
The Solarium Foundation
is a registered Missouri Non Profit Organization
IRS 501c3 Application Pending 2025
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Think Local
Act Local
Help Crowdfund The Movie & Gallery!
Sponsor the Local Art Magazine
Shop Local Art Online
Coming Soon
Shop Local – Online!
Hyper-Local eCommerce Platform
Health
Wealth
Happiness
Mind
Body
Spirit
Art
Business
Adventure
ADVENTURE
DISCOVERY
CREATIVITY
BALANCE
RADIANT ADVENTURE RETREAT
3 Days of Immersive Elemental Holistic Wellness
at
Lost Hill Lake Glamping Resort
St. Clair, MO
Augist 1-3, 2025
Enter the Gateway to the Ozarks
Help Make the Movie
Start your Journey with Solarium
Home Team Community Programs
ShowMeArtists
Missouri Based Artists & Crafters Cooperative Art Studio, Gallery & Print Shop
MadStarFox
Child Powered Creative Think Tank & Art Department
Synergy
Film Club
School District-Wide Feature & Documentary Filmmaking Platform
Epicenter Publishing
Newsletters, Magazines, Books, Journalism & Photography
Apollo RT
Air, Water, Earth Adventure Field Trip RV Convoy & Event Production Crew
GameLab
Independent Board Game Design Club & Analog Knowledge Networks
Radiant
Adventure Retreat
Holistic Wellness-Guided Air, Water, Earth Creative Adventure Retreat & Music Festival
Origin66
Route 66 Gift Shop & Destination Marketing Organization
4D
Composites
Newsletters, Magazines, Books, Journalism & Photography
Active Projects
Mt. Helicon
Art Fair
September 22, 2025
@ Mt. Helicon Quad
Route 66 Spur
Clark Family Cemetary
Sullivan, MO
River of OZ
Art Fair &
Wine Tasting
April 19th, 2025
@ St. James Winery
Public House Brewery
St. James, MO
RADIANT
Adventure Retreat
August 1-3, 2025
@ Lost Hill Lake Glamping Retreat Center
St. Clair, MO
ShowMeArtists Community Magazine
PHASE 1:
Kirkwood, Euerka, Pacific, St. Clair, Sullivan, Bourbon, Cuba, St. James, Rolla
Mt. Helicon DMO Establishment
Official Ozark Highlands Route 66 Destinamtion Marketign Organization Development
Mt. Helicon
Est. c1850 (Sullivan, MO)
Route 66 Centennial Documentary Film Series
The Future of 66. Missouri Tourism, Economic Development, Natural Resources Spotlight Film Series Crowdfunding Campaign.
St. Louis to Joplin, MO
Digital Economic Development Task Force
Missouri Universities & High School Research Project to determine the economic impact of comprehensive hyper-local business online pressence improvements.
Missouri
Solarium Productions Film Office
Freelance Web Development and Grpahic Design Team Recruiting
Sullivan, MO
ShowMeArtists Studio Gallery
Shared Co-Working Art Studiso & Galleries on Route 66 Crowdfunding Campaign
Sullivan, MO
Past Events
Mt. Helicon
Art Fair I
March 23-24, 2023
@ Mt. Helicon on Route 66
Sullivan, MO
Mt. Helicon
Art Fair II
April 12-13, 2024
@ Mt. Helicon on Route 66
Sullivan, MO
Collective Reset
Festival
July 22-24, 2024
@ Lost Hill Lake
St. Clair, MO
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Join our newsletter update list and be the first to learn about new projects and special announcements in the communities along Route 66 in Missouri. Your email will only be used for us to communicate directly with you, you can unsubscribe at any time. 🙂
Hyper-Local Sustainability
What it is.
Sustainability Principles
Self-Sufficiency: Building systems, habits, and structures that allow families and communities to meet their own needs.
Regenerative Growth: Going beyond sustaining to actively replenishing and enriching resources, relationships, and ecosystems.
What it isn’t.
Barriers to Sustainability
Dependence: Reliance on external, unsustainable systems or resources that create vulnerability.
Exploitation: Extractive practices damage individuals, families, communities, or the environment.
Bridging the gap.
The Transition
Local Resilience: The ability to adapt, recover, and thrive amid challenges, finding balance between independence and interdependence.
Community Collaboration: Building High-functioning, interconnected systems where families and communities work together effectively.
Support Local Missouri Route 66 Communities – Join the Chamber!
Get Involved
Your voice and participation are essential to this movement. Whether you’re an artist, a business owner, a student, or simply someone who cares about the future of your community, there’s a place for you here. Explore our projects, join our events, and connect with others who share the same commitment to local empowerment.
Contact Us
We welcome your ideas, feedback, and support. Reach out to learn more about our initiatives, upcoming events, or how you can contribute to building a sustainable future for our communities.
Together, we can transform local potential into lasting impact. At The Solarium Foundation, we are building a future where art and entrepreneurship drive sustainable growth and community resilience. Let’s reconnect our families, celebrate our heritage, and build a brighter future—one story at a time.