The is celebrating 25 years of housing a community of 17 different visual artists in its walls. The occasion will be commemorated with an exhibit at the Regional Arts Commission about the building itself. Over 15 artists鈥� works will be shown as part of the exhibition.
The owner of the building , Robert Michelmann, as well as a photographer and exhibit curator, Anne Murphy, joined 鈥淐ityscape鈥� host Steve Potter on Friday to discuss the anniversary as well as what the exhibit holds in store for visitors.
"I think it was very unusual [25 years ago], and that is one of the things that really impressed me about Robert," said Murphy. "The way he envisioned this as a working space for artists and also a place to build communities for artists."
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What: Soulard Fine Arts Building Presents "The Building/Soulard Fine Arts"
When: Nov. 20, 2015 鈥� Jan. 2, 2016
Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Opening Reception: Friday, November 20, 2015, 5:30 鈥� 7:30 p.m.
Gallery Talk: Friday, December 4, 5:30 鈥� 7:30 p.m.
Where: Regional Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO
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鈥淐ityscape鈥� is produced by , , and Kelly Moffitt. The show is sponsored in part by the , the , and the .