Simone Leigh is renowned for creating artworks that transcend race and gender to celebrate Black women and give them a voice. Now she’s sculpting her way into history. She’ll be…
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Arts center in Ferguson promotes peace with new showcase
FERGUSON — On South Florissant Road, surrounded by small local restaurants and shops, Sister Glynis McManamon runs the Good Shepherd Arts Center. The center is hosting SPARC, a showcase focusing…
Rustbelt Poetry Slam Tournament to be held in St. Louis for the first time
GRAND CENTER – It’s St. Louis’ turn to host the Rustbelt Poetry Slam Tournament. On Friday and Saturday, the slam takes place at the .ZACK, the Kranzberg Arts Foundation’s facility…
Marquis Terrell honors 'Creative Freedom' in his first art show at UrbArts
OLD NORTH – Local artist Marquis Terrell opened an art show Saturday evening at UrbArts, 2600 North 14th Street, inviting friends, family and St. Louis art lovers to view and celebrate…
African Arts Festival "brings everybody together" in Forest Park
FOREST PARK – Summer heat has swept St. Louis early this year, but it was the perfect weather for the 28th annual African Arts Festival. Held in and around the…
Text-focused art show opens at Cherokee Street Gallery
BENTON PARK WEST – Saturday marked the opening of “TEXT CON TEXT,” a new art show at the Cherokee Street Gallery that is, fittingly, all about text. The show featured…