As most of the other reviewers stated, if you appreciate local St. Louis art - this is your place…read more I've been in here many times (even back when it was called Soulard Art Market), since I'm friends with a couple of the artists that have displayed their work at SAG. In fact, one year a couple of my photos were on display for a temporary "Cakeway to the West" exhibit back in 2015. So anyway, there are many small rooms that feature talented local artists and their specialties. Jewelry, paintings, photos, they're all there depending on which artist. I've also attended a couple events here, including a poetry reading. If you're in the Soulard neighborhood, be sure to swing by SAG. You'll also be greeted by three stl250 fiberglass cakes!

The variety of different art in each room was fun to walk through and experience. The local artists…read morewere all friendly and engaging--I enjoyed talking with them about their creations. Each room has its own perspective and type or work, they are basically each an exhibit. The building is not big, but there is a lot of variety and good use of the space. I would recommend checking it out--if you are not looking to come home with new wall art, there are a lot of smaller items (postcards, prints, stickers, etc. of the larger work).

Perhaps the best of the commercial galleries in STL, lots of interesting work here from local…read moreartists with an emphasis on those with a WU Art School connection. Well designed use of space into smaller exhibition areas and even a room for video works.

I attended First Friday Gallery night a few weeks ago and stumbled upon Bruno David Gallery! What a…read moregreat space with such unique artwork. Upon arriving my friend and I walked in and noticed that all the people from gallery night were obviously here as well. There must have been 50 people in the front room alone! As I began browsing I saw such unique pieces of artwork and caught myself staring at some for what felt like hours. I was honestly lost in his artwork! We made our way through the gallery discovering pieces of art on every wall. The vibe was so casual and the crowd was just great. I really enjoyed the artwork I saw as well as the interactions I had with some of the crowd. I know I want to go back another day when it isn't so crowded so that I can explore the gallery again.

This is a beautiful, well curated gallery. It is sleek, classy and spotlessly clean. They show all…read morekinds of art, mostly from established artists.

The woman below me is an uneducated idiot (from Chesterfield, surprise!) who doesn't know what…read more"art" is. Art is about expressing yourself through whatever form appeals to you, and that includes "child-like" paintings. Everyone appreciates different types of artworks, and I saw paintings and mixed media. I like this gallery, it has big open space and I walked all over and looking at various paintings. It's also FREE, so if you like to hang out in CWE, you can slip in and look at some art and maybe strike up a friendly convo with somebody there.

We have been patrons and visitors to the Kodner Family Gallery for more than 25 years. Their…read moreknowledge of various genres and impressive collection of artwork continues to grow. I enjoy casual browsing at times, but also feel they care about the individual needs of visitors who may have questions or need more specific attention. They often have open houses or special events that never cease to impress. Kodner Gallery is a must stop for anyone in St. Louis or the Midwest- both casual and professional at lovers alike! Howard

A beautiful and serene sort of art gallery. Similar to Green Shag or Hill Antique market, it is a…read morecollection of artistic (paintings, photography, etc) and functional artisan items (like knife display stands, jewelry, greeting cards, artist screen printed shirts). Unlike the booth divided spaces listed above, this store is a cohesive collection of locally hand made items, to the point that it feels like you are in a curated art gallery. I got to speak with one of the artists and buy her screen printed shirt. Was a great place to browse and pick up something special!

Nice local art boutique located on Cherokee Street near other boutiques. Large selection of local…read moreart and home furnishings. Helpful staff. Recommend.

Houska Gallery in the Central West End is my favorite place to see art and purchase it. It looks…read moresmall, but there are three levels. The art can be a mixture of paintings, to blown glass and to pottery. The owner, Charlie Houska, is friendly and very helpful. Stop by and I guarantee that you will find something to smile about, or something to make you think. You might even walk away with a treasure.

This small gallery located in the lower level of Steinberg Hall on the east end of the WU campus…read moreis dedicated to showing the work of photography students, photo alumni and photo faculty from Washington University. One of the few exhibition spaces dedicated to photography on the entire campus. open during normal business hours for the WU campus and free.

The various photographs by Jim Olvera displayed in the Paradox/Parallel Exhibition give the viewers…read morea short but diverse look into the photographer's black and white compositions. Some compositions seem purposeful and posed, but there are many that seem more spontaneous and of-the-moment, such as photos taken in a tour bus or rollercoaster. The works displayed also vary in size, adding diversity and giving the smaller photos a more casual feel. Overall, the photos by Jim Olvera were attention capturing and interesting to look at, with dynamic compositions emphasized by the strong contrast of black and white.

Queen to H5…read more Unfortunately, I came at a time when they were installing new exhibitions, but I got to check out the behind the scenes as well as the outdoor area. Very well done space with wheelchair accessibility or stroller accessibility. The outdoor patio area had chess tables. Furthermore, it had the largest sculpture of a chess piece right in front. Beautiful location. Even for non-chess players, this is a fun place to check out.

I was in St. Louis for a business trip and had some time before my return flight. A friend…read morerecommended this museum because it was around the corner from my hotel. I'm so glad she told me about it. it is a compact - not small - museum that uses its space exceptionally well. I was greeted warmly at the entrance and advised on how to approach the space. The first floor was a colorful exhibit by an artist named Houska, who designed a chess set. He also provided art for the museum. The second floor was perhaps my favorite, chess in literature. Beautifully designed chess sets reflecting stories, such as Alice in Wonderland and the Ramayana. I will say, as a scholar of Islamic Studies, I was hoping for more Muslim literature, but they did have a small display for Omar Khayyam's Rubaiyat. There were also beautiful paintings for book Chessmen of Mars, part of the John Carter series. The third floor was the hall of fame. If you're into chess history, this is your place. In addition to individuals, they had a variety of chess sets and variations, including three person chess, chess in the round, and of course Star Wars chess and 3D chess from Star Trek. They also had variations of chess from around the world (Iran and China) and time (Mongolian). A wonderful and dense presentation. Absolute heaven. And don't forget, they have the largest chess piece in the world right out front.