Developing a World-Class Arts District to Fuel Economic Growth Back in June 2023, arts journalist Chadd Scott penned an article for Forbes titled America’s Most Exciting Emerging Arts District Is In… St Louis? Scott ruminated about what St. Louis arts aficionados have known for some years now – The Grand Center Arts District is a … Continue reading →Developing a World-Class Arts District to Fuel Economic Growth

New Mural by Dominic Chambers Explores the Underground Railroad in St. Louis Last Month, Walls Off Washington unveiled a new mural at Saint Louis University’s Searls Hall by acclaimed artist Dominic Chambers in collaboration with Saint Louis University and the 2025 St. Louis Literary Award program. The vibrant mural, titled For You: All the Color … Continue reading →New Mural by Dominic Chambers Explores the Underground Railroad in St. Louis

Thousands of St. Louisans have enjoyed Circus Flora’s world-class productions annually for over 30 years. However, the end of the circus season does not mean the clowning around is over. Offering healing through humor since 2012, Clowns on Call is Circus Flora’s program that ensures young patients at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital receive … Continue reading →Circus Flora’s Clowns on Call use humor to heal

‘Tis the season for giving, and this holiday, we reached out to our resident artists and organizations for links to their online stores and rounded up some of our favorite gift ideas. While you find something unique for everyone on your list this year, rest assured that your purchase is an investment in the future … Continue reading →Resident Gift Guide

By Margaret Keller The Beginning It all started when I pulled into one of the giant concrete parking garages at the University of Missouri-STL, where I was headed to Gallery 210 to view the current art exhibit.  After maneuvering my Mini Cooper into a tiny spot, I happened to look up and saw a surveillance … Continue reading →Keller: Eyes Wide Open — Privacy Matters

“Caffeinated Curation” is a routine book and beverage pairing that highlights Blueprint Coffee and relevant reading recommendations from High Low resident artists and community members. Our latest chapter of the series comes from High Low barista Lindsey. As a tribute to two classics that have carried me through all aspects of life — Stephen King’s “The … Continue reading →Caffeinated Curation: Stephen King

“It’s up to independent filmmakers to show what filmmaking could be here.” That’s what filmmaker Josh Guffey believes when it comes to producing for the silver screen out of the Gateway City. “I think this community is ready. The talent is here … There’s great infrastructure and the Kranzberg Arts Foundation is a big part … Continue reading →Residency provides support for filmmaking in St. Louis

“Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll” will open Oct. 29, with full COVID-19 mitigation policies in place. The popular adage that is often tossed around in show business, “the show must go on,” met its match this year as COVID-19 has practically shut down the arts and entertainment industries for months. Since we made the decision … Continue reading →1-act, 1-person production by The Midnight Company to open at The Kranzberg

Kranzberg Arts Foundation partners with Open Highway Music Festival for month-long brunch and live music series By Caitlin Lally Sundays in October are about to get a little louder in Grand Center. The sound of banjos strumming and voices harmonizing will fill the air outside The Grandel as the community gathers, safely, for brunch and … Continue reading →St. Louis’ music scene sees collaboration, opportunity amid COVID

A Look at the Heart Behind “Consider…” By Megan Kenyon “We have learned to fly the air like birds and swim the sea like fish, but we have not learned the simple art of living together as brothers.” -Martin Luther King Jr. Full disclosure: When I initially came up with the idea for Consider…, my vision for this show revolved … Continue reading →Kenyon: When I Look Into the Face of My Enemy, I See My Brother