Notice: The Washington University West Campus building is closed, and the East doors are locked! When you visit, please park in the lot on N. Jackson Ave. across the street and north of the green doors! If you need to park in accessible parking spots, please call us at (314) 727-6266 so we can open the door for you.
Holiday Hours

Thursday, November 26: Closed
Friday, November 27: 12-4pm
Saturday, November 28: 12-4pm
See Our Current Exhibitions!
Ann Maritz Members Exhibition

November 20, 2020–January 2, 2021
Gallery Talk: December 2, 6:00-7:00pm

An exhibition of work from the the members of the St. Louis Artists’ Guild juried by Joni Hand.

Participating Artists:
Michael Anderson, Eldon Benz, Robert Bolla, Kathy Corey, Karen Cowdery, Jerry Cox, Jacque Davis, Blaine Deutsch, Barbara J. DiMartini, Anna Drake, John Dyess, Molly Edler, Edgar Eslinger, John Hardecke, Mimi C. Huang, Helen D. Hume, January Kiefer, Brian Kirchoff, Robert Kokenyesi, Ruth Kolker, Gary Lang, Adam Long, Alex Paradowski, Bob Rickert, Karen Romani, Amy Firestone Rosen, Deanne Row, Benji Rowan, Marceline Saphian, James Scheller, John Schnellmann, Douglas Simes, Susan Sontag, Tom Sontag, Joanne Stremsterfer, Maggie Zografakis, Barbara Zucker

Award Winners:
1st Place - Jacque Davis, Dentata
2nd Place - Blaine Deutsch, Second Stasimon
3rd Place - Ruth Kolker, To The Beach
Honorable Mention - Bob Rickert, Used Chevrolet
Honorable Mention - Karen Romani, A Berry Good Day
Jaque Davis, Dentata
Blaine Deutsch, Second Stasimon
Ruth Kolker, To The Beach
Bob Rickert, Used Chevrolet
Karen Romani, A Berry Good Day
Jo Jasper Dean
Nature Amplified

November 20, 2020–January 2, 2021

Nature fascinates me. Everywhere I look I see unique treasures that jump out at me, speak to me, move me, and inspire me. I drink in the scene and am driven to capture it in paint. My paintings focus on a dramatic close-up inviting the viewer to step inside the scene and feel the same emotional connection I experienced with my subject. I enjoy pairing a centuries old technique of a detailed grisaille under painting to depict the reality of my subject, with an imaginative color palette of saturated amplified colors. Applying these exhilarating colors, using lively expressive brushstrokes, enables me to express and accentuate the energy and movement I feel in nature. – Jo Jasper Dean
December Classes!

These shorter length courses are a great opportunity to build skills and get some art-time into your schedule during the holiday season! This year we are offering a variety of classes for adults and children. Class sizes are limited–don't wait to register!
Fiber Felt Scarf Workshop (Online)
Saturday, December 12, 1:00pm–4:00pm
In this 3 hour workshop, fiber artist Marianne Baer will guide students in an exploration of how pre-felted, up-cycled sweaters can be combined to create unique and eye-catching scarves! Students will learn how to combine hand-stitching and embroidery with felted sweaters of varying textures, patterns, and weights. Experiment and have fun!
Craft and Design for the Young Artist
December 1–December 22, 2020
In this four week class, students will create a series of unique crafts. Each class will cover a different topic including weaving, bookmaking, fiber-collage, basic embroidery, and printmaking. As we learn each technique, we will discuss compositional strategies and color harmonies to make well-informed design decisions. By the end of the week, students will have an assortment of handmade projects and the skills to share them with family and friends at home. Ages 10-14.
Winter 2021 Classes
Evening Introduction to Drawing
Online or In Person
January 20–March 10, 2021
This is an introductory drawing course, but it is also an artist in training class. The main focus is to train your eyes to see as an artist. Through multiple exercises, lectures, and practice, you will be able to look at an object and dissect its shape, form, and value. Emphasis is placed on simplifying complex visual information and understanding spatial relationships. There is a lot to learn in this class, but it also revolves around the notion that drawing should be enjoyable and rewarding.

Morning Introduction to Drawing
Online or In Person
January 16–March 6, 2021
In this intensive introductory course, students of any level will take a technically focused deep-dive into the world of drawing! Instructor Phil Perschbacher will educate students on gestures, light and shadow, perspective, composition, and shading. Beginning with simple shapes and moving on to more complex still-lifes, students in the course will learn and refine the fundamentals of drawing and create finished art. Age 16+
Art Journaling
Online Only
January 7–February 25, 2021
In this uncertain time, art is fuel for the soul. Start the new year off by working on healthy and mindful creative habits! Join us for an art journaling class made to fight off stress and build your own creativity. We will work in our own sketchbooks, build routines, and plans for future projects while journaling and drawing. Any skill level is welcome as this is a class for self discovery and building confidence in your own art.
Introduction to Pen and Ink
Online or In Person
January 16–February 27, 2021
In this class students will become familiar with drawing in ink using classic dip pens and ink washes. While learning the basics of the materials students will be introduced to a variety of techniques that will equip them with a range of ways to express themselves using the simple, yet powerful, medium of ink. While primarily focusing on black and white the class will begin to explore color and, by the end, students may realize that while working in ink they have been simultaneously becoming watercolorists.

Introduction to Figure Drawing
In Person Only
January 14–March 4, 2021
Learn the skills and techniques of figure drawing! Students from any skill level, beginning to advanced, will tackle a variety of strategies for translating the figure from life onto paper using graphite and charcoal. The course will focus on proportions, balance, volumes, rhythm, light, and shadow. From quick gestural drawings to developed, fully shaded compositions students will gain a solid foundational understanding of the human figure. Ages 18+

Oil Painting on Panel Like an Old Master
Online or In Person
January 12–March 2, 2021
Students will produce one painting over the course of the class based on the techniques of master painter, Van Eyck. The instructor will cover composing a well-balanced still life and sketching on panel. The process will emphasize controlling the medium of oil and the surface quality of the painting while incorporating more contemporary color theory. Ages 16+

Painting People with Depth and Dimension: A Multi Layer Approach
Online or In Person
January 21–March 11, 2021
This class is aimed towards artists wanting to take their painting skills to the next level by introducing techniques for composing a multi-layer oil painting. We will compose a multi-dimensional painting, focusing on the human figure as our subject. By adding imagery of the students' choosing onto the painting surface to layer over and under each other, we will work towards designing a dynamic composition on the canvas. The overall purpose of this technique is to add dimension and depth to a portrait, thereby showing the character and nuance of personality of the subject in a way that photography lacks the ability to accomplish. The course is aimed towards students who are already familiar with oil painting basics. Ages 16+


Mix Media Exploration
In Person Only
January 12–February 16, 2021
Students will be introduced to a variety of materials and surfaces to paint on such as canvas, wood, vinyl and paper. The teacher will be emphasizing the use of composition, mediums, and color theory. Students will learn how to utilize more than one medium in their work. Students are encouraged to develop a basic understanding of these mediums and create their own body of work. Each class will focus on incorporating new techniques into their work, group discussions, positive critiques, and learning how to develop a unique style. Ages 14+
Introduction to Watercolor Illustration
Online or In Person
January 13–March 3, 2021
From children's books to stationary, newspapers to home-decor, illustration is everywhere! This course is aimed towards beginners interested in working from both life and the imagination to tell a story through illustration. Students will study the techniques of contemporary illustrators as they learn the basics of watercolor and develop their own unique visual language. The class will cover brush techniques, special effects, color, design, and composition. At the end of the course, students will have a toolbox of techniques to move forward confidently with their own work. Ages 16+
Portrait Painting in Oil
Online or In Person
January 11–March 1, 2021
This class will educate the intermediate level student in the continuing use of oil paints to render the human portrait. I will introduce methodology, techniques, and materials that serve to make the process of oil painting the anatomy of facial form accessible and encouraging, such that the student can carry on into personal study of the subject with confidence. Further, we will discuss the importance of under-painting in establishing composition and structure for the addition of color. This intention will be carried out with the production of one (perhaps 2) painting(s) over the course of the 8 weeks.

Graphic Gouache
Online or In Person
February 2-March 23, 2021
In this introductory level class, students will become acquainted with the lush, velvety, and versatile medium of gouache! Instructor Kat Bourek will lead students through illustrative exercises in sketching, planning, and painting graphic and stylized subjects and scenes. With an emphasis on color theory and composition, students will gain a solid understanding of the media while simultaneously developing their own unique visual language. Each class will present students with specific exercises that build technical skills while allowing space to pursue personal interests and subject matter. Ages 16 +
The Altered Print
In Person Only
January 19-March 9, 2021
This class is an excellent opportunity for beginning and experienced artists alike to explore a range of printmaking techniques such as stamping, mono-printing, and collagraph. Students will be encouraged to use drawing materials and collage to enhance printed work. We will focus on expressive mark making, layering of elements, and creating a series of finished prints. Age 16+
Experimental Silk-Screen Monotype
In Person Only
January 15-March 5, 2021
In this experimental printmaking class, try your hand at combining monotype and silk- screen processes! Instructor Zackary Petot will teach both introductory-level and advanced students monotype and basic silk-screen techniques. In the class, students will experiment with combining strategies to create unique, one-of-a-kind prints. Each student will develop their own projects to work on for the duration of the class, and the guidance of the instructor will help you achieve your goal.

Calls-For-Entry
Printin' aims to highlight current trends in contemporary American printmaking and shine a spotlight on a cross-section of artists working in a variety of traditional, alternative, and experimental print processes.

Juror: Aaron Coleman

Entry Deadline: December 19, 2020
Artist Opportunities
Central Print Residency
This residency program is open to applicants living within 50 miles of Central Print and provides access to the printmaking studio for two weeks to complete a project you propose. The resident will have exclusive use of The Printery Book Arts Lab and access to Central Print as needed. Technical assistance and administrative services to facilitate the residency will also be provided.
Visiting Us?
Visitors must enter through the Main Entrance of the St. Louis Artists' Guild located at the corner of Forsyth and Jackson. Look for the Green Doors! The entrance near the Wine and Cheese Shop will be locked.
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