Special Events and Gallery Talks

The St. Louis Artists' Guild hosts a variety of special events, gallery talks, and lectures throughout the year, including music concerts, plays, and our annual fundraiser Collectors Choice.

Scroll down for details on all our upcoming events:

Mixed Messages: Uplifting Diversity in Communications, sponsored by Missouri Professional Communicators

Saturday January 31, 10AM

A trio of working communicators engaged in sharing their individual messages will share goals and challenges for 2026 at a free program, "Mixed Messages: Uplifting Diversity in Communications," sponsored by Missouri Professional Communicators at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026.

Participants will be:

Alvin A. Reid, city editor of The St. Louis American newspaper and news provocateur of Nine PBS' Donnybrook;
Roxie Mullins, editor for FACES magazine of Metro Trans Umbrella Group;
Terry Bates, director of marketing and communications for the International Institute of St. Louis.
Jacqueline Duty, executive director of Vitality Women’s Clinic and freelance writer for "Collinsville Daily News," will moderate the panel.

RSVP by Friday, Jan. 30. by emailing mpcnfpw@gmail.com that you will attend either in person at the St. Louis Artists' Guild, 12 N. Jackson Ave., Clayton, or on Zoom. A link to the program will be shared the week before the presentation.

RSVP

Conversations on Creativity

This event will be held on the 2nd Saturday of each month, from 10am-12pm.

Through receiving input of fellow artists you can gain new insight into understanding your work.

In this informal monthly series, artists will present their artwork to a small group for discussion. Bring 2-5 small art pieces you wish to receive constructive feedback on to participate.

The small group will engage in a thoughtful exchange of ideas, comments, and interpretations. The small group aims to inspire growth, creativity and foster community.

Ages 18+

This event is free, but preregistration is required.

https://www.stlouisartistsguild.org/conversations-on-creativity

RSVP

Donuts, Coffee, and Printmaking

This event will typically be held on the 3rd Saturday of the month.

9:30am-10:30am

Learn various printmaking techniques in short one-hour demos while enjoying coffee and donuts.

This series is geared towards teens and adults, interested in learning more about different printmaking processes.

Some months may have an interactive element, while others will be purely a demonstration/show&tell.

See the page linked below to find out what is happening each month!

Preregistration Required - $10 per session

https://www.stlouisartistsguild.org/donuts-coffee-and-printmaking

register online

POSED

Posed is a live drawing and painting event in the gallery where artists come together to work from a model draped en scene. The goal of this event is to provide a space for artists to hone their skills in a collaborative environment. This event takes place in the STLAG gallery, and the public is welcome to walk through our gallery space and catch the artists in action.

Artists who wish to participate in the event are encouraged to register prior to the event to secure a spot. Walk-ins are welcome based on availability. There is a $20 artist registration fee which goes towards model fees.

Artist Guidelines - Easels will be available on a first come first serve basis. No turpentine. Plan to carry out used brushes.

Artists can register online by visiting www.stlouisartistsguild.org/posed-drawing-group

St. Louis Drawing and Painting Meetup Group (ages 18+):

Special Events and Gallery Talks

The St. Louis Artists' Guild hosts a variety of special events, gallery talks, and lectures throughout the year, including music concerts, plays, and our annual fundraiser Collectors Choice.

Scroll down for details on all our upcoming events:

Mixed Messages: Uplifting Diversity in Communications, sponsored by Missouri Professional Communicators

Saturday January 31, 10AM

A trio of working communicators engaged in sharing their individual messages will share goals and challenges for 2026 at a free program, "Mixed Messages: Uplifting Diversity in Communications," sponsored by Missouri Professional Communicators at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026.

Participants will be:

Alvin A. Reid, city editor of The St. Louis American newspaper and news provocateur of Nine PBS' Donnybrook;

Roxie Mullins, editor for FACES magazine of Metro Trans Umbrella Group;

Terry Bates, director of marketing and communications for the International Institute of St. Louis.

Jacqueline Duty, executive director of Vitality Women’s Clinic and freelance writer for "Collinsville Daily News," will moderate the panel.

RSVP by Friday, Jan. 30. by emailing mpcnfpw@gmail.com that you will attend either in person at the St. Louis Artists' Guild, 12 N. Jackson Ave., Clayton, or on Zoom. A link to the program will be shared the week before the presentation.

RSVP

Conversations on Creativity

This event will be held on the 2nd Saturday of each month, from 10am-12pm.

Through receiving input of fellow artists you can gain new insight into understanding your work.

In this informal monthly series, artists will present their artwork to a small group for discussion. Bring 2-5 small art pieces you wish to receive constructive feedback on to participate.

The small group will engage in a thoughtful exchange of ideas, comments, and interpretations. The small group aims to inspire growth, creativity and foster community.

Ages 18+

This event is free, but preregistration is required.

Donuts, Coffee, and Printmaking

This event will typically be held on the 3rd Saturday of the month.

9:30am-10:30am

Learn various printmaking techniques in short one-hour demos while enjoying coffee and donuts.

This series is geared towards teens and adults, interested in learning more about different printmaking processes.

Some months may have an interactive element, while others will be purely a demonstration/show&tell.

See the page linked below to find out what is happening each month!

Preregistration Required - $10 per session

POSED

Artists who wish to participate in the event are encouraged to register prior to the event to secure a spot. Walk-ins are welcome based on availability. There is a $20 artist registration fee which goes towards model fees.

Artist Guidelines - Easels will be available on a first come first serve basis. No turpentine. Plan to carry out used brushes.

Artists can register online by visiting www.stlouisartistsguild.org/posed-drawing-group

St. Louis Drawing and Painting Meetup Group (ages 18+):

For information on Figure Drawing Meetup please visit the link here: https://www.meetup.com/drawpaintstl/