European: 18th Century
Galleries 202, 203, and 204
Galleries 202, 203, and 204
European: Romanticism
Gallery 205
Gallery 205
European: Realism
Gallery 206
Gallery 206
European: Impressionism
Galleries 217–218
Galleries 217–218
European: Max Beckmann
Grigg Gallery (216)
Grigg Gallery (216)
American: Highlights
Gallery 333–335, 337, and 339
Gallery 333–335, 337, and 339
Admission to the Museum is free every day.
Admission to featured exhibitions is free on Friday.
Admission to featured exhibitions is free on Friday.
| Currently on View New Media Series—Teresa Hubbard/Alexander Birchler: Single Wide January 13–March 25, 2012 Gallery 301 At the Crossroads: Exploring Black Identity in Contemporary Art January 13–April 8, 2012 Gallery 209 The First Act: Staged Photography Before 1980 January 20–April 29, 2012 Gallery 321 |
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| Extended Hours The Saint Louis Art Museum is open until 9:00 pm on Fridays. |
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10:30 AM |
Daily Collection Tour  Meet at the Information Center. Free. Explore the Museum's collection with an informative, docent-led tour—offered free to all visitors. The tour departs from the Information Center in Sculpture Hall and usually lasts about one hour. |
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Studio Drawing in the Galleries Fridays, January 20, 27, and February 3, 10, and 17 (5 sessions) 6:00–8:00 pm Fee: $50 ($40 Members) This class offers a guided experience of drawing from the Museum's collection of art. A time-honored practice for artists, drawing from works of art can improve your observation skills and increase your ability to interoret what you see in a variety of drawing mediums. This instructor will provide weekly assignments and supportive guidance. All skill levels are welcome and all materials will be provided. Class size is limited to 15 participants Instructor: Jesse Powell Thomas, Painter and Adjunct Painting and Drawing Instructor at Washington University in St. Louis To register, please call 314.655.5298 |
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6:00 PM |
Gallery Talk At the Crossroads: Exploring Black Identity in Contemporary Art Ann-Maree Walker, Curatorial Assistant, Prints, Drawings, and Photographs Sculpture Hall. Free. Space in Gallery Talks is limited; please arrive early to secure your spot. |
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7:00 PM - 8:45 AM |
Art After 5 St Louis Blues Featuring Marquis Knox and Rich McDonough SOLD OUT Set 1:7:00–7:45 pm Set 2: 8:00–8:45 pm Grigg Gallery Limited seating; tickets required. Free tickets are available now at the Information Desk in Sculpture Hall. Limit 4 per person. Marquise Knox is St. Louis' prodigy blues guitar player (21 years old). He is nationally recognized and his style is very reminiscent of Muddy Waters. Here is a recent article on Marquis Knox from the Beacon, Marquise Knox Learned Blues from the Masters. Rich McDonough is also a St. Louisian who has played with Rondo’s Blues Deluxe, Soulard Blues Band, and now plays with his own band Rough Grooves. He has opened for Blues greats Albert King, John Mayall, Junior Wells, and Robert Cray, to name a few. Rich McDonough Profile This program is presented in partnership with the National Blues Museum which is expected to open in 2013 at the corner of 6th and Washington in the Laurel building. The National Blues Museum explores and preserves the historic significance of the Blues as the foundation of American music, celebrates the genre’s various styles, and recognizes the musicians who created, sustain and continue to advance the art form. This Art After 5 concert is in celebration of Black History Month. Preceding the Friday concert at 6 pm, the Museum will offer a free Gallery Talk entitled "Crossroads: Exploring Black Identity in Contemporary Art". |
To learn about other events taking place at the Museum, visit the Calendar, This Week at the Museum, or our Program Guide.
Currently on View
New Media Series—Teresa Hubbard/Alexander Birchler:Single Wide
January 13–March 25, 2012 in Gallery 301
At the Crossroads: Exploring Black Identity in Contemporary Art
January 13–April 8, 2012 in Gallery 209
The First Act: Staged Photography Before 1980
January 20–April 29, 2012 in Gallery 321
Upcoming Exhibitions
An Orchestrated Vision: The Theater of Contemporary PhotographyFebruary 19–May 13, 2012
Restoring an American Treasure: The Panorama of the Monumental Grandeur of the Mississippi Valley
June 8–September 3, 2012
Federico Barocci: Italian Master
October 21, 2012–January 20, 2013
Hours
Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pmFriday, 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Closed Monday
