I came by Craft Alliance before the holidays looking for some cute ornaments. Their selection of…read moreglass blown ornaments is beautiful and kept my tree very pretty. The people working there were very nice and helpful in teaching me about the artist and pointing out other items that might be of interest. I plan to keep these for years to come!

Craft Alliance offers camps for kids, classes for kids, teens, adults and 1 day craft seminars. All…read morethe teachers I have had there do a great job of balancing the students interests and aptitudes in the class while allowing freedom to explore and for projects in. I am so thankful to have a place like this in St. Louis. I highly recommend joining as a member and taking some classes (you get a discount as a member)!

Came here on a third Friday in October for a fun, fun night. This place has glass classes &…read moreworkshops, a retail shop, and loads of exhibitions. It's the main attraction in the Delmar Maker District, according to them, "leading the neighborhood's mission to support and promote makers of all kinds." Tonight there is a glass blowing demonstration, drinks at the bar, a street full of food and makers booths, loads of glass pumpkins and other things to look at and purchase if you like! We are going home with a glass pumpkin... It's a fun place to be. I recommend it!

Went during one of the Third Fridays of the month event while Delish on Delmar was happening and…read morehad so much fun! We really enjoyed the tacos, the cheesecake samples, and the fall themed drinks. The glasswork was amazing. They had the cutest glass creations for sale. There were workshops going on where you could create your own glass pumpkins and glass blowing demonstrations happening. The band and music were really good. Overall it was a fun time!

Got the opportunity to go see Eagle King exhibit and it did not disappoint. Love the art he did and…read morethey really told a nice story. Cant wait for him to display his next pieces!

From the owner: Square One Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located in the historic Central West End of St…read more Louis, Missouri. Established in 2024, Square One Gallery strives to showcase contemporary artistic voices while connecting St . Louis to the greater international arts community with a diverse, global roster of exceptional artists. At our core, we uphold the idea that without the artist, there would be no ‘art’. Rooted in our beliefs of transparency and honesty, we work diligently to cultivate long lasting relationships with artists and collectors alike. Our mission is to preserve the integrity of the artist as a steward of creativity for generations to come, while offering a knowledgeable collecting experience to guide acquisitions in a fair and open manner. With a robust exhibition program, collaborations, and cultural projects, we are committed to ensuring artists continue to lend their vital talents to inspire and enrich the world.

Beautiful gallery! Victor wang's artwork was amazing! Lots of other beautiful work from painting to…read moreceramics etc

We were walking by and stopped in on a whim and was AMAZED…read more This is a free gallery with some VERY expensive and exquisite pieces. Merill Strauss greeted us and told us about the pieces, the history, and helped us understand a bit more about the artwork and how it's assembled. Look for incredible colored glass exhibits from famous artists. You can see many of these pieces in Museums, businesses and mansions. Some pieces are far larger than chandeliers and have delicate "petals" coming out like flowers. I can't wait to go back and see what they have in store for us.

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.

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.