Something Happened
The Luminary Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the second installment of our residency retrospective exhibition, Something Happened, which opens on Friday, February 24th from 6-9PM. Something Happened will feature work created by our artists-in-residence throughout 2011 as a way to create a dialogue between our studio and exhibition programs and further the engagement of the public in the process. The exhibition captures the explorations and experimentations that took place throughout the year, resulting in new work from each of the artists. The artists in the program represent some of the most exceptional artists working in the region and include Aaron Bos-Wahl, Jessi ...
Capital Campaign for a New Permanent Location
The Luminary has announced a capital campaign to purchase a 22,500 sq/ft former variety store at 2700 Cherokee Street and rehab it into an cutting-edge incubator for art, music and cultural projects. The building will include expanded gallery and venue space, housing and studios for artists-in-residence, open work space for the artist equipment library, classrooms, offices and creative retail. The Luminary’s Directors, James and Brea McAnally, describe the move as “an investment in the growing potential of the St. Louis creative community.” The campaign's slogan-New ideas use old buildings- underscores The Luminary's commitment to the next wave of the arts in the ...
2/23 Zola Jesus
On February 23rd, The Luminary welcomes Zola Jesus to the Elevator Music Series. Boasting one of the best voices to have emerged over the past several years, Zola Jesus (aka Nika Danilova) combines a background in opera and philosophy into a dark musical terrain equally indebted to Kate Bush and Joy Division. Talk Normal will open the show. Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 day of show and are available online HERE. Doors 7pm. Show at 8pm.
Luminary Memberships Now Available!
We are proud to announce our new MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM. For the first time, we are offering memberships for a variety of levels and benefits that go directly to help support The Luminary's innovative work in the community. With arts funding being cut from most state and national agencies, it is up to individuals in our area to ensure the creative culture of our city continues to grow. The Luminary isn't just a gallery and venue--it is an incubator that makes new ideas possible. Our members are true patrons that help support the creative ideas that develop the community as a ...
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Capital Campaign for a New Permanent Location
The Luminary has announced a capital campaign to purchase a 22,500 sq/ft former variety store at 2700 Cherokee Street and rehab it into an cutting-edge incubator for art, music and cultural projects. The building will include expanded gallery and venue space, housing and studios for artists-in-residence, open work space for the artist equipment library, classrooms, offices and creative retail. The... [Read more]
2012 Installation Space Call for Proposals
OPEN CALLS FOR 2012 INSTALLATION PROPOSALS The Luminary Center for the Arts is a nonprofit contemporary arts organization based in St. Louis, MO. The Luminary seeks to provide meaningful support to emerging artists, audiences and appreciators in the St. Louis area. As a combined studio, education, and exhibition space, we bring together a conversation from all areas of the art world, encouraging... [Read more]
Luminary Memberships Now Available!
We are proud to announce our new MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM. For the first time, we are offering memberships for a variety of levels and benefits that go directly to help support The Luminary’s innovative work in the community. With arts funding being cut from most state and national agencies, it is up to individuals in our area to ensure the creative culture of our city continues to grow. The Luminary... [Read more]
AV Workshops at The Luminary
In conjunction with AV*Artist Equipment Library, the Luminary is offering an exciting schedule of workshops led by local professionals to participants of all skill levels. Workshops are offered at a discounted rate for AV members, according to membership level. To enroll in a class, please email brea@theluminaryarts.com. If you are interested in something specific that we are not currently offering... [Read more]
Elevator Music Mixtapes
You trust your taste and you want others to get to hear it over serious speakers and subs. Here’s your chance. We’re looking for other people to make a soundtrack for our concerts that create context for the performers and presents new music to the audience. For each show in the 2011 Elevator Music Series, we are taking submissions for a mixtape contest in which we will select one winner... [Read more]
AV *an artist equipment library at the luminary
AV is a new membership-based artist equipment library at The Luminary that provides access to specialized equipment and resources to area artists and musicians. As an artist resourcing organization, one of the primary aspects of The Luminary’s vision is to serve artists by helping meet the practical needs they face in the production and presentation of their work. Artists at all stages of development... [Read more]
St. Louis Magazine’s 2010 A-List
For the second year in a row, The Luminary has been awarded St. Louis Magazine’s A-List. This year, we won for Best Music Series for the Elevator Music Series. Pick up a copy of the magazine throughout July to read about the award and to check out all of the other incredible award winners. Here is a sample of what they had to say about us: “How do you get folks to get out and support local... [Read more]
Open Call for 2011 Installation Proposals
OPEN CALL FOR 2011 INSTALLATION PROPOSALS The Luminary Center for the Arts is a nonprofit contemporary arts organization based in St. Louis, MO. The Luminary seeks to provide meaningful support to emerging artists, audiences and appreciators in the St. Louis area. As a combined studio, education, and exhibition space, we bring together a conversation from all areas of the art world, encouraging creative... [Read more]
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