Gesso Magazine

07/09/2025

From our Friend Charles Mooneyham (Mooneyham Art) in Alton IL:
outinstl.com/an-art-explosion-has-occurred-artists-take-refuge-in-the-city-of-alton/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLbfGFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFWYjBMV1dEN1FoZlIwYnN1AR6V_vwNo5o8y8wIKkYmFmcR14-lmZQ8jgaFsWztUM6hSBSnlQusAw_f8VuqFw_aem_TSs2NaAB5TzpjjdGS3GA5w

Downtown Alton has become a magnetic refuge for visual artists seeking community, inspiration, and creative rebirth. Since the pandemic, artists have been moving to Alton in droves—finding not only affordability, but an invigorating environment where art and culture are thriving. Long known for it...

07/02/2025

From our Good Friends at Governor French Gallery:
The Gallery is closed temporarily as we prepare for a series of new fall exhibitions.

The Gallery is closed temporarily as we prepare for a series of new fall exhibitions.

06/23/2025

From our Very Good Friends Midwest Salute to the Arts:

06/18/2025

Our Good Old Friend Hunter Peeples (Hunter Peebles Music):
Old Rock House

06/10/2025

Call for Mural Artist:
https://www.stlpr.org/arts/2025-05-20/carondelet-neighborhood-group-artist-paint-mural-community-garden?fbclid=IwY2xjawK1NJBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFiQmszMnpocTFpbmNwOXVGAR5i9thF9eIKkfXjZtIT_BtqfqPN9bKsoIkJ_93qY4AHYOKJ4YhNe9Euw-hn8w_aem_LrjFJ4qaxqaKBYy4oGJsZw

The Carondelet Food Patch is looking for visual artists to design a mural at its community garden. The selected artist will receive $2,000 to complete the project.

06/07/2025

From our Good Friends The Bob band and Evangeline's Bistro & Music House:

“a live show of music passion so unexpected, it’s seen to be harmoniously epic.” - No Depression Magazine.
Show starts about 8:15pm tonight.

06/07/2025

Update from KDHX:

KDHX supporters are raising funds and making plans for a rebirth of the station, but first they need a judge to reject a sale on Monday. KDHX leaders have said the only way to pay off its debts is through a sale of the station’s broadcast license and assets.

05/23/2025

From our Good Friends at Governor French Gallery:
Now showing: "Carrion Birds" and "The Plum Flower". Both Gorilla Glue and acrylic paint on stretched canvas. Phillip Paeltz "Fake Art 2". Gallery hours 8am-4pm today.

05/21/2025

From our Good Friends at Governor French Gallery:
Now showing: "The Plum Branch" with detail. Gorilla Glue and acrylic paint, hand-painted wood frame. Phillip Paeltz "Fake Art 2". Gallery hours 8am-4pm, Monday - Friday.

05/20/2025

We haven't mentioned our Good Friend and Feature Performing Artist Janet Evra for awhile:

🎷🎺🎤Join us for an unforgettable night where powerhouse women take the lead in the smooth, sophisticated world of West Coast Jazz and Bossa Nova. 🌊🎶

Featuring the unstoppable talents of Dawn Weber, Janet Evra, and Claire Maue, this show isn't just a tribute to the golden era of jazz, it’s a bold celebration of the women who are reshaping its future. 🔥

From sultry vocals to trumpet solos that demand your attention, these artists channel the cool, effortless vibe of legends while blazing their own trail.

⏰Don’t miss this stunning showcase of jazz excellence, elegance, and empowerment live at Jazz St. Louis. 💪🌟
📅Date: May 28, 2025 7:30PM
🎟Tickets: https://my.jazzstl.org/3511