Art and Activism

The pulpit, streets full of protesters and a recording studio don’t have much in common. But for the Rev. Osagyefo Uhuru Sekou, these three environments…

A visual arts exhibit provocatively titled "Good Negroes" is challenging viewers' thoughts about racial inequality in the St. Louis region. Organizers…

Various St. Louis artists are voicing support for bringing Syrian refugees to the city. Chelsea Ritter-Soronen said she believes positive experiences with…

The city of Ferguson will be a muse for a gathering of playwrights from across the country. Two dozen theater artists will tour the area Wednesday to get…

In November 2014 a St. Louis County grand jury ruled against indicting Ferguson Police officer Darren Wilson for shooting Michael Brown. Announcement of…

After the death of Michael Brown, artists—of the St. Louis region and nationwide—quickly began examining and commemorating their confusion and pain.St.…

When new Regional Arts Commission (RAC) executive director Felicia Shaw realized her job at a San Diego foundation might be eliminated, she wondered what…

In a single moment and with a half-dozen gunshots, St. Louis was shaken to the core on Aug. 9.The shooting death of Michael Brown by Ferguson police…

For the past year, a tragic and powerful muse has fed the energy and work of St. Louis-area artists.The shooting death of Michael Brown and the unpeeling…

Pictures don’t lie, the saying goes. But according to collector Robert Green of St. Louis’ near north side, many historic photos and other renderings of…