Arts Initiatives

Old North St. Louis is a community that has put out the welcome mat for creative individuals seeking a neighborhood with character for their home, studio, or gallery. Already home to poets, sculptors, painters, musicians, and graphic designers, ONSL also embraces opportunities to showcase and celebrate artistic expression.

Crown Village Gallery
Coming soon to the building that now houses the Old North St. Louis Restoration Group’s new office and neighborhood center at 2700 N. 14th Street, the Crown Village Gallery will bring art to the heart of Crown Square.  With financial support from the Regional Arts Commission and the Greater St. Louis Regional Empowerment Zone, the free gallery will feature rotating exhibits of work by new and emerging artists and will provide space for events, such as poetry readings, artist lectures, and small concerts.  The gallery also is available for rent as a venue for receptions, meetings, or other events.  Contact the ONSLRG office (info@onsl.org or 314-241-5031) for details.

Partnerships & co-sponsorship
Arts-focused groups from within and outside ONSL have found ONSLRG to be a welcoming partner or host for various art exhibits or programming. Past collaborations have involved KDHX Community Media to bring live music to ONSL’s Annual House & Community Tour; Art Co-op’s Fall 2008 exhibits at Crown Square; the Urban Studio’s youth activities at the North City Farmers’ Market and National Night Out; the “Word Up” poetry project; and Grace Hill’s Whitaker Urban Concerts series in nearby St. Louis Place Park. If you’d like to explore possible new activities, events, or initiatives, contact us at 314-241-5031 or info@onsl.org.