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Something Happened

director — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:48:54 +0000

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 Cerutti, Alex Elmestad, Kristin Fleischmann, Dani Kantrowitz, Katie McCullough, Daniel McGrath, Ann-Maree Walker and David Weinberg.

Something Happened will remain on view Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 12-6PM and Thursdays from 11AM-6PM each week through March 31st, 2012.

The Luminary’s exhibitions are generously supported by the Arts and Education Council and the Missouri Arts Council.

Capital Campaign for a New Permanent Location

director — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:09:39 +0000

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 area. They mark the importance of Cherokee street as well, stating that “the Cherokee arts district is one of the most promising communities in the region- it is a diverse urban neighborhood that is already home to many artists, musicians and creative entrepreneurs. At the same time, it is a tenuous region in which we feel like we can play a role in creating a stable future within the community.” The plans have elicited wide support from the community after initial discussions with business owners and residents of the street. Mayor Francis Slay has lent his support to the ambitious project, saying that “The Luminary’s mission enables artists to grow and refine their talents, helping to ensure the future growth of St. Louis’s creative class. I stand in support of their organization as they work to raise the necessary funds to make this a reality.”

Visit the Capital Campaign page for information on contributing or our Kickstarter Project for small gifts.

2/23 Zola Jesus

director — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:23:32 +0000

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!

director — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:38:04 +0000

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 whole.

The perks are pretty nice too. Members will receive discounts on workshops and events, one-of-a-kind editions from our exhibitions and resident artists, invites to special preview events and more. The editions will be unique art objects created specifically for our members and will be sent directly to you 4 times per year. Think of it as an art subscription and you become a contemporary art collector, overnight.

Find out more and become a member online at http://theluminaryarts.com/exhibitions-and-events/support/