The Sheldon Art Gallery Opening | October 6, 2017

Where: Sheldon Art Gallery | 3648 Washington Blvd 
When: Friday October 6 from 5 - 7 p.m.

LYING HEAVY: NEW WORK BY JOE CHESLA
Bellwether Gallery of St. Louis Artists
Joe Chesla uses the corrosive force of the elements to create imprints of raw steel plates on fine printmaking paper, which he further develops with “free drawing.” Chesla’s engagement with the paper and the chance effects of the process explore the interchange between nature and industrialization, as well as the cerebral and intuitive. Chesla’s work has been exhibited internationally in France, Japan, India, China and Taiwan and across the United States.

THE WORLD OF SPECTACULAR STRINGS
Gallery of Music
Drawn from The Sheldon’s Hartenberger World Music Collection, this exhibit features over 100 unique stringed instruments from around the world including Europe, Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East and Asia. Instruments from the United States include a rare double bass and violin made from matchsticks, a harpsichord owned by former St. Louis resident comedienne Phyllis Diller, a Gibson guitar signed by B.B. King, and a special edition KISS logo Gene Simmons “Axe” bass.

STEVE MCCURRY: THE IMPORTANCE OF ELSEWHERE
Gallery of Photography
Documentary photographer and storyteller Steve McCurry has been one of the most iconic voices in contemporary photography for almost 40 years. His work spans conflicts, ancient traditions and contemporary culture from six continents – yet always retains the human element that made his celebrated image of a young Afghan girl, published on the cover of National Geographic Magazine, so powerful. McCurry has received some of the most prestigious awards in the industry, including the Robert Capa Gold Medal, four first prize awards from the World Press Photo contest and a Centenary Medal for Lifetime Achievement from the Royal Photographic Society in London.

CARL SAFE: THE ARCHITECTURE OF BUILDINGS, FURNITURE AND PHOTOGRAPHS
Bernoudy Gallery of Architecture
The career of Carl Safe, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Architecture, Sam Fox School of Design and Art at Washington University in St. Louis, is celebrated in this exhibit of furniture, architectural designs and photographs. Safe has been a member of the faculty there since 1970, where he has taught design studios and support courses. In addition to his status as Professor Emeritus, Safe is Principal at Carl Safe Design Consultants.

INVENT A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT – SELECTIONS FROM THE SHELDON’S SOLID PROGRAM
AT&T Gallery of Children’s Art
This exhibit features a selection of inventive musical instruments by students from area schools made during The Sheldon’s SOLID (Science of Learning Instrument Design) program in 2016 and 2017. A collaboration between The Sheldon, the St. Louis Science Center, St. Louis Public Schools, St. Louis Archdiocesan Schools, Grand Center Arts Academy and Boeing scientists, the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) program, funded by Boeing, takes students through a design and build process using found objects and recyclables.

JILL EVANS PETZALL: STILL LIVES WITH STORIES
Nancy Spirtas Kranzberg Gallery
Emmy award-winning filmmaker and media-artist Jill Evans Petzall’s innovative exhibit explores how Western biases are promoted across cultures through stereotypes in travel photography. Her photographs shot in Southeast Asia of strangely static human bodies become metaphorical “still lives.” Visitors can record their own stories with the artist on selected days. A selection of the recordings will become a lasting part of the artwork. This interactive exhibit asks us to discover what our snapshots reveal beyond ourselves and our “selfies.”

45th Annual Great Forest Park Balloon Race

The 45th annual Great Forest Park Balloon Race is Friday September 15 and Saturday September 16 on Art Hill in Forest Park. The balloon race is in need of 100 volunteers to help over the course of the weekend.

Position: Rope Line Monitor
Date and shift times: Friday September 15, 5p-9:30p (Balloon Glow)
Saturday September 16, 9a-6p (Balloon Race)

Volunteers receive a commemorative event t-shirt
To learn more and to sign up online visit www.greatforestparkballoonrace.com or click here.

6 Coordinated Central West End Gallery Openings | September 7, 2017

All the Blues at Atrium Gallery
4814 Washington Ave.
Atrium Gallery’s upcoming exhibition focuses on the color blue and its extensive use by many modern and contemporary artists. Group show featuring Lore Bert, Leila Daw, Willem de Looper, Fredrick Nelson, Doug Salveson, Steven Sorman and Katy Stone.

CeramATTACK II at Duane Reed Gallery
4729 McPherson Ave.
Duane Reed’s fall exhibition features a group show of artists fusing contemporary aesthetics with a traditional art form. With works by Crystal Morey, Arny Nadler, Peter Olson, Kyungmin Park, Zemer Peled, Chris Ricardo and Cheryl Ann Thomas.

Douglas Melini at Philip Slein Gallery
4735 McPherson Ave.
Philip Slein Gallery presents New York painter Douglas Melini, whose work has previously been described as an unlikely fusion of Minimalism and P & D (Pattern and Decoration). This is Melini’s first solo show in St. Louis.

Hassan Hajjaj at projects+gallery
4733 McPherson Ave.
project+gallery’s fall show features the work of Moroccan artist Hassan Hajjaj — described as the “Andy Warhol of Marrakesh” — who thrives in a space between cultures, traditions, mediums, and artistic movements.

Ken Konchel at Parish Gallery
600 N. Euclid Ave.
The newly opened gallery space inside Trinity Church will feature the work of acclaimed architecture photographer Ken Konchel, who captures images of buildings in an abstract, graphic way.

Layers at Houska Gallery
4728 McPherson Ave.
Featuring painter Mark Pack with new work from Metra Mitchell, Eric Wieringa and Larry Torno!

The First Friday Happy Hour Returns | McPherson | CWE STYLE


Friday, August 4, 2017
5:00pm 6:30pm

The historic Berger Chapel begins a new life as The McPherson Wedding Venue and Event Center. The 100+ year old Berger Chapel located at 4715 McPherson Avenue just East of Euclid will begin a new life as an upscale Wedding Venue and Family/Corporate Event Center. After two years of renovations and modernization, the McPherson will begin operations with the CWEA’s August First Friday!

The McPherson
The CWE’s Newest Venue
4715 McPherson Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63018

$5 for Non-Members
Free to all CWEA Members (RSVP please)
RSVP Here

 

SLAM Vogue | St. Louis Art Museum | A Fashionable Affair

7.15.2017
8:00 pm – Midnight

Inspired by the summer exhibition, Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear, 1715-2015, SLAM Vogue is a stylish social where art and fashion aficionados will celebrate the best of creative couture. This fashionable affair benefitting the Saint Louis Art Museum, continues the energy of SLAM Exposed and SLAM Modern by bringing together the next generation of the Museum’s leaders, professionals, and young friends for an energetic night of food, drinks, music, and style. Get on the list when you purchase tickets today!

In collaboration with the Saint Louis Fashion Fund, SLAM Vogue will feature Fluid Fashion 18, a runway show curated by former Vogueeditor-at-large André Leon Talley. Fluid Fashion 18 will showcase looks from the collections of the six inaugural Saint Louis Fashion Incubator designers, and will draw its inspiration from Reigning Men. The show will commence promptly at 8:30 pm in the Museum’s Sculpture Hall.

A limited number of tickets are available at $150 for general admission or $250 for benefactors wishing to make an additional contribution to the Museum. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 314.655.5235.

More photos here.

2017 A-List Awards Party | Maryland Plaza


THURSDAY, JULY 13
7:00-10:30 p.m.
Maryland Plaza in the CWE

The can’t-miss party of the summer is back! Presented by Cadillac, A-List is an annual celebration of the city’s finest, as recognized in the July issue of St. Louis Magazine. This year, guests will enjoy performances by Broseph E. Lee and Whiskey Morning, craft cocktails, and delicious bites from the city’s top restaurants.

To view the winners click here and to purchase tickets click here

Home & Garden Tour | Central West End | June 10 & 11, 2017

The premier historic home tour in the region returns with the Mansions of Fullerton’s Westminster Place! Experience the opulence of these magnificent private homes and  celebrate the street’s 125th anniversary. The tour includes the childhood home of poet TS Eliot as well as other rarely seen residences such as our own listing at 4411 Westminster (seen below.)

Don’t miss the 2017 CWE House Tour Preview Party celebrating the 125th anniversary of Fullerton’s Westminster Place! Mayor Krewson will kick off the Preview Party with dedication of a plaque and proclamation celebrating the 125h Anniversary of Fullerton’s West Minister Place.

Eleven homes will be open during the preview party! Only ten are open the weekend of the house tour. Some homes have exclusive levels open to Preview Party Ticket Holders only. Buy tickets online.  (Tickets $100 each, does not include entry into homes on Saturday/Sunday.)

There will be live music, great food and even a swag bag! So don your “cocktails in the garden” attire and join the fun! (Tickets $100 each, does not include entry into homes on Saturday/Sunday.)

View the inside of the Mary H. Semple Home here