A St. Louis native and graduate of Cardinal Ritter College Prep, Curatorial and Digital Media Assistant Chris Pulphus joined KAF’s Visual Arts team in January 2025 and was drawn to the Foundation due to its continuous support of local artists and the massive infrastructure KAF brings to the St. Louis artist community.
What is your favorite part of your job at KAF?
Helping artists bring their visions to life is my favorite part of the job. It’s an honor to be a part of that process and see all of our hard work come to fruition.
How do you feel your role directly supports the KAF mission?
My role consistently embodies the KAF mission because my work directly supports artists. Whether I’m making sure they’re getting paid, have everything they need for an exhibition, or simply have a direct line of communication to the Foundation
What do you love most about the St. Louis arts community?
What I love most is the incredible potential of our local arts scene. Though St. Louis may be a small city, we have a loud and impactful voice in the art world. From conventional mediums to music, theatre, and beyond, our city proves time and time again that with the right resources and guidance, we have so much to offer.
What do you personally do (outside of work) to engage in the arts?
I engage with the arts by staying deeply involved in my city. Outside of my work here, I run a multimedia business called RBL Design, where I work as a videographer, photographer, and graphic designer. My personal mission is to showcase the incredible events and opportunities St. Louis has to offer its diverse community. I also make it a point to attend a wide range of local productions, from theater and fashion shows to open mics and concerts.
Who are some of your favorite St. Louis artists/musicians/creators that people should check out?
Some of my favorite St. Louis artists/musicians/creators that people should check out are, YK DA DON, Amor Montana, Khiro Kano, JaysProduction, Past Candids Photography, China Fantasy, Ron The Videographer, Infinite Visuals LLC, and DJ Thndr(Shawno).
