One of the hallmarks of The Luminary’s curatorial practice is that we seek out work that actively engages with the cultural landscape around us. By presenting work that speaks to shared areas of life, this organizational principle allows anyone an entry point. To the extent that the exhibitions are successful, the audience will find their [...]

Over the past few weeks, we have been busy planning our programs and events for the 2010 Season. You can expect more cutting-edge programs, exciting events, and one-of-a-kind performances. But first, we need your help. As we move forward with all of our ideas, we want to know what you think. What kinds of things [...]

For those who did not know, we will be operating the series on a 9-month season from March-October. As sad as it may be for our hallowed gallery to be so quiet, it will be a necessary part of our continuing quest to bring St. Louis the best, most artful, most thoughtful, and most engaging programming in all areas of the arts.

Our monthly Elevator Music Series had a great first year, hosting soldout shows, introducing great new music to St. Louis, and bringing together visual art and music into one meaningful monthly event. We believe that it is best to focus on consistent, curated programming in all areas, so we have decided to operate on a [...]

Below is a review of our recent exhibition, When We Build by Jessica Baran of the RFT. The work will be up until the end of September by appointment. We will also be hosting a closing reception on Thursday, September 24th as a final chance to meet several of the artists and have a final [...]

In an effort to open those conversations up to a broader audience, we have integrated a new blog, The Modifier, into our redesigned website, which will host general observations in the local and global art and music world, reviews of standout work, theoretical musings, guest bloggers, and more.