Local Artist Opportunities
Great Rivers Biennial
The premier exhibition award for St. Louis artists.
In collaboration with the Gateway Foundation, the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis created the Great Rivers Biennial Visual Arts Awards Program to provide St. Louis-based artists with a platform to the national art world. The goal of this awards program is to identify talented artists working in the St. Louis area and provide them with financial assistance, create a broader visibility of their work in both the Midwest and national arts communities, and provide professional support from visiting critics, curators, and dealers.
City-Wide Open Studios
This summer CAM takes you into artist studios across St. Louis with our 6th Annual City-Wide Open Studios. City-Wide Open Studios offers a unique opportunity for the St. Louis public to explore the creative and personal spaces of local artists while providing the ability to enjoy one of the most exciting parts of contemporary art - the chance to talk with the artists themselves. The CWOS program consists of a series of events and tours. Through the CWOS program local artists are connected to the museum, while the museum connects participating artists to the larger community.
Etsy Sale
Etsy is the world’s handmade marketplace. As a website and company, Etsy acts as a site of commerce dedicated to connecting the buyer to the maker. Every year in December, CAM partners with Etsy to host an Etsy Sale at the museum featuring the top local artists that have a strong presence on Etsy. CAM recognizes these artists by inviting them to participate in this annual holiday program held every December.
