Nearly 40 years ago, the schoolchildren of Missouri raised funds to save the priceless drawings of George Caleb Bingham. As a result, their efforts can be seen in the exhibition, Navigating the West: George Caleb Bingham and…
How do artists and works of art advocate for political, social, or environmental viewpoints?
On this day 249 years ago, the United States of America was officially born. The birth of a new nation gave members of the United States the freedom and opportunity to develop a unique culture…
October 3, 2021–January 9, 2022 Main Exhibition Galleries, East Building Art Along the Rivers A Bicentennial Celebration The 200th anniversary of Missouri’s statehood provides an opportunity to explore the vibrant creative heritage of the…
Melissa Wolfe joined the Art Museum in 2015 as curator and head of the Department of American Art. She oversaw an extensive reinterpretation of the museum’s American art galleries that opened in 2016. She previously…
The Saint Louis Art Museum’s global collection includes more than 37,000 objects with around 14,000 of those searchable online. That number is always growing, with new works regularly added; other entries are enhanced to feature…
This blog post was originally posted in 2014 to honor the 250th anniversary of the founding of St. Louis. The list, compiled by Ann Burroughs, the Museum’s head of engagement and interpretation, explores a selection…
