Fine Art Galleries & Groups

Ste. Genevieve's Artistic Past

Ste Geneviève has had a love affair with the arts that goes back long before its famous Art Colony of the 1930's. The town is replete with paintings, sculpture and architecture that portrays its rich and varied history. Whether cave paintings or portraits of family members, this area has always been a magnet for artisans of all specialties.

Visual artists like Thomas Hart Benton and Joe Jones who, along with many other notables, were the catalyst for Ste. Geneviève Artist Colony and Summer School of Art that significantly contributed to twentieth century American art in the 1930's. John J. Audubon's stay in the early 1800s produced not only pictures of wildlife, but gave us wonderful examples of his bird studies, some of which are on display in our own Ste. Geneviève Museum. Famous Illinois artist, Roscoe Misselhorn, has many of his Ste. Geneviève sketches on display in our Visitor's Center.

Many notable pioneers' images are still being displayed on the walls of our historic homes. Numerous documents, archives and a c1832 diorama of Ste. Geneviève by local artist Lewis Pruneau (inset image) also give us a glimpse of who was here, and how they lived their day-to-day lives.

These early explorers and settlers have also left their mark with many varied and beautiful examples of European architecture. Steepled churches, German Limestone or Red Brick structures, Georgian, Queen Anne, Federal or French-Creole styled houses - all can be seen in Ste. Genevieve's Historic District.

Today, Ste. Geneviève is once again thriving with artisans of all types. Whether stained-glass, model making, turned wooden art, mixed-media, oils, watercolors, photographic or hi-tech computer art, Ste. Geneviève has a wide array of styles and mediums for the art aficionado.

Diorama

Ste. Geneviève c1832

Bauvais-Amoureux House
327 St. Marys Road
Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670
Phone: 573-883-7102

Galleries

Ste. Geneviève Historic District

Big Field Café, Hayloft at 10 S. Third St. Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 Phone: 573-883-9600 Website: NA	Upstairs at the Big Field Cafe & Wine Bar
Center for the Arts 109 N. Main St. Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 Phone: 573-880-2026 Website: stegenarts.wordpress.com	This is an art gallery, studio and art school run by photographer and artist, Diane Wilson.
Joseph Sisters Shop and Gallery 122 N. Main St. Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 Phone: 573-883-3314 Website: josephsistersgallery.webs.com	Featuring contemporary arts, Antiques and Fair Trade Jewelry and Gifts.
LeMeilleur House Gallery 123 S. Main St. Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 Phone: 573-883-3105 Website: www.bolduchouse.com	Features new artist each month.
Linden House 125 S. Main St. Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 Phone: 573-883-3105 Website: www.bolduchouse.com	Features quilts from local Artisans.
LuLu's Antiques & Studio 173 N. Main St. Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 Phone: 573-535-9370 Website: lulucameron.blogspot.com	Canadian born Lulu Cameron is an experienced artist specializing in painting and print making utilizing various types of mediums.
Misselhorn Gallery at the Welcome Center 66 South Main St. Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 Phone: 573-883-7097 Website: VisitSteGen.com	The Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center's gallery of Roscoe Misselhorn's numerous sketches of Ste. Genevieve and the surrounding area courtesy of the late Roscoe Misselhorn and the Misselhorn Art Foundation, Sparta, IL.
Missouri Art Studio 146 South Third St. Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 Phone: 573-883-3493 Website: www.MOartStudio.com	MO'sArt Studio is located in the large garden behind the historic Southern Hotel and features three dimensional artists juried into the Best of Missouri Hands. .
Only Child Original 176 N. Main St. Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 Phone: 573-883-9682 Website: NA	Artist, Sam Conlon Henderson, makes jewelry and offers hand picked imported art and craft items as well. Shop for hanging sculpture, yard & garden art and paintings.
Sainte Geneviève Winery 245 Merchant St. Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 Phone: 573-883-2800 Tollfree: 800-398-1298 Website: www.SainteGenevieveWinery.com	Local artists, unique gifts, souvenirs, items for the home, wine & collectibles
Sara's Antiques, Art at 124 Merchant St. Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 Phone: 573-883-5890 Website: NA	Featuring children's art.
Stained Glass Shop 252 Merchant St. Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 Phone: 573-883-5359 Website: NA	Artist and teacher, Richard Otte displays his stained glass, pottery and art. Richard specializes in supplies for kitchen cabinets, stained-glass repairs, custom stained-glass, leaded windows, concrete benches and stepping stones and also provides beginning stained-glass classes.
Studio de Michel 57 N. Main St. Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 Phone: 573-883-3783 Website: studio.typetching.com	The studio and gallery of local artist Mike Devaney that includes guest artist shows.
Studio 221 221 North Main Street Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 Phone: 573-883-3314 Website: stegenartsforum.wordpress.com/	Adjoining the Main Street Inn B&B, innkeeper and painter Karen Kulberg and artist Bev Baker have feature a variety of art pieces for shoppers.

Ste. Geneviève Countywide

Chaumette Winery
24345 State Route WW
Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670

Unique gifts, souvenirs, items for the home, wine & collectibles.
Phone: 573-747-1000
Website: www.chaumette.com

Art Groups

Ste. Geneviève and the Surrounding Area

Ste. Geneviève Art Guild PO Box 283 Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670	The Ste Geneviève Art Guild is a Missouri non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization extending membership to anyone interested in the Arts with no residency requirements. Phone: 573-883-3783 Website: sgag.typetching.com/
Ste. Geneviève Arts Forum	A community forum for arts and artists in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Website: stegenartsforum.wordpress.com/

More Information

Great River Road

Visitors Guide to the Visual Arts in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
Website: www.greatriverroad.com

Monthly 'Fourth Friday' Art Walk

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Ste. Geneviève Art District

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