Foundry Art Centre

05/28/2026

Today's featured Block Party artist is Cullen Curtis!

Cullen Curtis is a printmaker and sculptural painter from St. Louis exploring topics of entropy, natural processes, and the built environment. Using household materials, the works are containers for an amount of labor and domestication within a lived human experience, and the accumulation of human imprints that occur in the lifespan of a residential building.

This marks his fourth year participating in Block Party, and we can't wait to see what he creates this year! Block Party - The Steamroller Print Event is happening on June 13th at the Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles, MO!

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS
Honda of Frontenac
Fischer & Frichtel Homes
Missouri Arts Council
Rosemann & Associates
Blick Art Materials
The Home Depot
Speedball Art Products
Black's Carpet Discount

05/27/2026

Let's meet the artists for this year's Block Party! Today, we'll introduce you to natashNa A.

natashNa A., born Natashna Anderson is a Black-American designer and illustrator, currently based in Saint Louis.

Her work focuses on known and unknown narratives within blackness, typography and fairytales. Working as a designer and illustrator, her work spans both digital and traditional media. natashNa A. embraces the duality and loves the physicality of it.

natashNa has participated in Block Party since 2024, and we're thrilled to welcome her back this year. Block Party - The Steamroller Print Event is happening on June 13th at the Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles, MO!

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS
Honda of Frontenac
Fischer & Frichtel Homes
Missouri Arts Council
Rosemann & Associates
Blick Art Materials
The Home Depot
Speedball Art Products
Black's Carpet Discount

05/20/2026

All good things must come to an end. 😭

This is the final week to view exhibitions by Brian Zimmerman and Ruth Lantz in our Main Galleries. Exhibitions close at the end of the day Saturday, May 23rd. If you haven't been in, you do not want to miss these incredible exhibitions!

05/20/2026

05/19/2026

Want to take a fun ceramics class this summer? The Foundry Art Centre has a ton of amazing adult clay classes available! Great for beginners or more experienced ceramicists, we have opportunities for everyone.

To find out more about these classes, check out our website!

05/17/2026

We're booking teachers and planning classes and workshops for 2026/2027! We generally offer an exciting assortment of ceramics, fibers, metals, drawing, and painting classes for all ages, but are always open to ideas.

We're curious: what kinds of art classes are you looking for? Tell us in the comments, bonus points if you tag a teacher you know & love!

05/16/2026

Vendor applications for this year's Block Party are due in one week! Block Party will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 11 AM to 5 PM at the Foundry Art Centre. Apply now on our website before time runs out!

The Foundry’s Block Party centers on a unique and over-the-top method of printmaking, using a STEAMROLLER! Large-scale images created by regional artists are carved on large woodblocks. Kansas City-based Twin Hound Print Shop and their team of inkers roll ink onto these blocks, canvas is laid on top, and then the whole thing is run over with a steamroller – squishing the ink from the woodblock to the sheet. These fantastic prints will be taken into the Foundry’s Grand Hall to dry on display.

Visitors are invited to visit artist and sponsor booths, print demonstrations, free art activities for all ages, and of course, to view all of the prints created throughout the day.

05/15/2026

May Makers Market was so fun this year! Thank you to all of our participating artists, and all that came to support the arts and celebrate Spring with us. We have more markets coming up this year, here's what to look forward to in 2026:

Block Party Print Fair // June 13, 11am - 5pm // FREE

Tattoo Arts and Crafts Fair // August 14, 2-9pm; August 15, 12-9pm; August 16, 12-6pm // Early Bird Tickets will be go on sale June 1, 2026 - $20/day pass or $50/3 day pass

Merry Makers Market // December 4 & 5, 2026 // FREE

If you are an artist or vendor whose merchandise is a good fit for any of these events, you can find all of our upcoming calls for artists at: https://foundryartcentre.org/call-for-artists

05/14/2026

Hip Hop dance class is coming to the Foundry Art Centre! Bring a friend and learn the art of Hip Hop Dance with Tyrus Watson! With over 15 years of experience, Tyrus is a versatile dancer, choreographer, and instructor. His career has included choreographing for artists like Chingy, competing on major platforms like So You Think You Can Dance, and performing in live shows. As an instructor, he's dedicated to sharing his passion and expertise with the next generation of dancers. This class is for all skill levels and is available for adult students 18+.

Sign up now on our website before spots fill up!

05/13/2026

This is the final week to view Nabil Mousa's exhibition Shapes of Transcendence: Exploring Profound Abstraction.

Mousa's exhibition is a collection of paintings inspired by Nabil Mousa’s spiritual journey through Sedona, Arizona, and the ancient tradition of Ta**ra paintings. These works evoke a sense of serenity and spiritual connection, offering a visual pathway to inner contemplation and renewal.

Mousa has exhibited nationally and internationally, including his solo exhibition American Landscape: An Exploration of Art & Humanity at the Arab American National Museum, which received front-page coverage in the New York Times Art section. His work has also been featured in Art in America, NBC News, and numerous international publications including Wolgammisool (South Korea) and To Vima (Greece), reflecting the global resonance of his practice.

The last day to explore his work in our East Gallery is Saturday, May 16.