My eye couldn't miss this artwork that stands on a wedge of a park at the corner of Big Bend…read moreBoulevard and East Lockwood Avenue. The sculpture was added in 2007 when the park was acquired and the park was upgraded with new lights and landscaping in 2018. I initially thought it was a rooster of some sort but the caption gave it away. With that, I do now see a gymnast's arms and legs with the bright dash of long hair extended. Clearly, they are way more flexible than I am! The sculpture is by artist Allen Jones and was completed in 1993. It is here on loan from the Gateway Foundation. [Review 17241 overall - 146 in Missouri - 758 of 2022.]

We joined a group of people to do a group tour of the Frank Lloyd Wright house in Kirkwood, MO. It…read moreis well worth the $20 tour fee. Anne was our docent. She was very knowledgeable about Wright and Russell and Ruth Kraus who the house was built for and the only residents. The Kraus house is one of the very few Wright houses that have not been remodeled and contains the original furniture designed by Wright. It has a cozy feel from the time you walk inside. I was intrigued by the esthetic design throughout the home.

I've been to about 150 Frank Lloyd Wright homes and have been lucky enough to have been inside…read morearound 30. We didn't know if we could get on the tour that day so we first stopped by to see it and take some pictures. We met an intern and found out that we could get in on a tour about 2 hours later. So we paid our fee and went to see Frank Lloyd Wright's mentor, Louis Sullivan's Wainwright Building in downtown St. Louis. I believe this is one of Sullivan's best work still standing. When we returned for the tour I was stunned. This is a great, late house by Wright that has many magical and playful elements to it. It's has most of the original furnishings and something totaling unexpected in a Usonian house--art glass windows. The tour guide was new and did an excellent. Everyone involved in this project should be very proud of the work they've done, and continue to do.

The May Gallery is a wonderful gallery that features photography, mostly student work. It is…read morelocated at Webster University on the second floor of the Sverdrup building in the west wing. Shows last varying lengths, often a month or more. Typically each show features the work of a group of photographers, which makes it very interesting as each photographer can only choose a few images to show. The choices they make and the groupings that are formed always intrigue me. Sometimes the photographers clearly choose their best work, while other times a series is shown rather than individual shots. Visitors are able to peruse the gallery at their own pace, and there is no charge for visiting. A sign up sheet is always available at a podium, enabling visitors who so desire to be kept up to date on the goings on of the gallery.

As a Webster student, I so wanted to be proud of fellow classmates work. But I just don't think…read morethe May Gallery does it justice. My rating is not saying that the work shown in the gallery isn't good, in fact, in most cases it is spellbinding. But unfortunately, most people don't get to see it. In reality, the May Gallery is just a hallway on the 2nd floor of an academic building. It doesn't feel like a place where people can come, stroll through, look at the artwork, and then sit down at a cafe with a cup of coffee. Even if it were moved to the lower level, it might be more inviting than the end of a hallway next to some classrooms and offices. I know that colleges are limited and are trying their best to showcase student work, but surely, with the quality I've seen here, they deserve a better gallery space.

I can't say enough positive things about Union Studio! Both the Tower Grove and Webster locations…read moreare spectacular shops. If you are looking for a business that features a wide variety of local St. Louis items, look no further! Katie, the gift services manager, was excellent at helping us pick out and arrange custom gifts to give to our family and wedding party. She was accommodating in tailoring items that each recipient would love. The customer service is fantastic, and she even helped take the gift sets to my vehicle!

I was really happy to wander in to Union Studio earlier this week when I was out shopping for a…read moreMother's Day gift. The space is really big and full of beautifully curated local products. They had lots of inspiration boxes to fit different personalities. I found one I really liked and they helped me put one together to fit my mom. I ended up getting a couple of pieces of handmade pottery, tea, caramels, and a tiny plant. They wrapped it up beautifully in a box and ribbon. I will definitely be coming back here for future gifting needs and it's great to be able to support many local companies in one place.

Wow. Just... wow. An array of amazing art. We love art galleries and this is the very best we…read morehave ever seen! Just artist after artist that touched our souls! Never have we seen a gallery with such a collection that consistently appealed! Lisa was the artist in residence and she was so gracious and kind. Keep up the great work! Continue to create beautiful things for good people! Check it out! You will be glad you did!

I love this little gallery. I normally would be intimidated by the title of gallery, but this place…read moreis very friendly and has a lot of different price points, including small, unique gifts. The first time I came, it was on a holiday walk and I was surprised it was so relatable. I ended up buying a piece of art and loving it! This year, I bought another piece from the same artist for my house, as her work speaks to me. I also bought some gifts from there. I love this little addition to Webster Groves!

Laumeier is a beautiful neighborhood park featuring a wide variety of art installations which are…read moresure to amaze and entertain, some great shaded walking paths with play area for the children. The park also hosts the annual art fair and other pop up events. My favorite thing about this park is that it is not super crowded. While the weekends might boost the number of visitors, the park is usually still fairly peaceful. We've met photographers here before as the sculptures and sceneries do introduce lovely backgrounds for photoshoots. We've also just spent some time strolling with our pup on beautiful days. There is an education center to learn about the park. Aside from beautiful nature scenes and flowers, there is a large eyeball which is quite an entertaining conversational piece, a very tall human piece, a leafy looking piece made of wood, a large moose (I think?) and so much more! If you haven't made the trip, take some time to check this place out on a morning or an afternoon stroll and check out some outdoor arts!

One of our favorite parks in St. Louis county! It's a perfect spot for a quick looped walk mixing…read moreart and nature. There's a woodsy trail that winds along the park with sculptures mixed in. There's also a long cement path that crawls all around the open grassy sculpture park part. It's a dog friendly park which is great because our dogs LOVE this park. It's even better because in the warmer months they offer a lot of weekend events like art fairs or food truck gatherings with live music. Awesome spot One of our favorite parks in St. Louis county! It's a perfect spot for a quick looped walk mixing art and nature. There's a woodsy trail that winds along the park with sculptures mixed in. There's also a long cement path that crawls all around the open grassy sculpture park part. It's a dog friendly park which is great because our dogs LOVE this park. It's even better because in the warmer months they offer a lot of weekend events like art fairs or food truck gatherings with live music. Awesome spot

First experience at the Edison Theater for a Black Rep performance. Happily surprised at the size…read moreof this auditorium. Seating comfortable, semi-circle around the stage with center, right and left choices. Ticket price included free parking in the garage located about a block from theater entrance. Enjoyed a funny, well performed play. Small concession stand. Enjoyed the show and setting on campus.

The Edison Theatre is a small proscenium thrust theater at Washington University. I swear there is…read morenot a bad seat in this 656 seat theatre. Everyone of them seems to have a direct view of the stage. It is located on Forsyth Blvd and is an easy find on campus. ET is a busy little theatre. In addition to Washington University Performing Arts Department, which produces three mainstage Edison shows each year, it also serves as a performance venue for Washington University student organizations. It also serves the STL theatre community as a rental house. Local performing arts organizations such as The Black Rep and Missouri Ballet Theatre, have produced major shows here. I love the intimacy of this small theatre, it has a real New York feel to it. Would I return? - Dim the lights and raise the curtains, I'm ready for a show When: Numerous Why: Live Theatre

I am so glad Yucandu exists. I always wanted to try mosaic but didn't know where to start. I…read moreattended a workshop where the process was clearly explained by the staff who was there to assist and offer suggestions the entire time. I was pleased to be able to leave the project there, partially finished, rather than rush through the project during the workshop. When going back to complete a workshop project, you do not have to pay a studio fee since that was worked into the initial price. I was able to go and finish gluing my project, using as much of the tiles/stained glass/porcelain as I wanted. I then took home my project as well as grout and a small kit containing a cloth, cuts of newspaper, and a few others things to grout at home, although I could have returned to the studio a third time to do that there if I wanted. Many members of my family go as well and have all expressed the same gratitude for the opportunity to create something new in a comfortable place at our own pace. Project prices (walk-in or workshop) aren't cheap but neither are the materials they provide. Everything I've made there has held up well and they rotate available projects. If you're unsure about project costs or studio fees, ask them before you start. They can recommend projects within your budget and explain the studio fee. They're not out to price gouge, running an art studio with quality materials and trained staff isn't cheap. I typically spend $70 per mosaic project/workshop, if you're looking for a rough estimate. They also sell cute kits for small mosaic projects to do at home, which make a great gift. I highly recommend checking out Yucandu. (thanks Yucandu team!)

Grace and Claire were so nice and helpful with three kids! They were so patient and helped so much…read morethroughout our visit. We had a free hour studio session and a $45 gift card and after only spending thirty minutes here we still owed $53, we only painted. If you do ceramic, mosaic or anything else it's a lot more. It is very pricey for heads up. The kids really enjoyed it! They have a cool artwork displayed sadly you can not purchase it. Which is a bummer! I recommend doing this at least once with your kids!

Piece for piece. Pound for pound…read more SLAM is free, yet the quality and quantity of the art works were amazing. From Monet to Van Gogh to african pieces. There are plenty of eras at this museum. Honestly, there are a lot of great works. There are free parking spots nearby as well as a garage, but you need to pay for that. Overall, beautiful space inside and outside of museum.

First off, it's hard to beat the setting which is right in Forest Park and the building itself is…read morebeautiful and historic. Walking to it already feels like it's part of the experience. Inside, the collection is genuinely impressive. There's a huge range from ancient artifacts to modern and contemporary art so it never feels repetitive. You can go from Egyptian pieces to seeing European pieces from Monet and Picasso in the same visit. One of the best parts is that general admission is free which makes it super accessible and easy to spend as much (or as little) time as you want without feeling pressured. The layout is spacious and easy to explore, although some sections feel stronger than others depending on your taste. It's also the kind of place where you can wander and really take your time. Great for both a quick visit or a longer afternoon. It's one of the best attractions in St Louis with a surprisingly deep collection. Definitely worth visiting especially if you're already in Forest Park.