The Link Auditorium is pleased to announce that we are offering free gallery hours every Fridays and Saturdays in May and June, from 12-5 PM.

Take in the stunning paintings of Curious Nature at your own pace, within the historic 1908 ballroom of the Link Auditorium.

Interested in learning more about the art? Chat with the show’s curator and prominent St. Louis artist Alicia LaChance, who will be present during all gallery hours!

All artwork is for sale! Browse our online store for more information, and check out our Instagram for event highlights and artist features!

Curious Nature Gallery Walk Friday, June 12 | 5–7 PM

Haven’t made it to Curious Nature yet, or loved it so much you want to come back? 

Join us for a gallery walk celebrating nine exceptional St. Louis artists: Amela Cikota, Martha Gipson, Lauren Knight, Belinda Lee, Lauren Michelle Tracy, Lauren Younge, Lilian Stephen, Simiya Sudduth, and Kit Keith.

This event is organized in partnership with CWE Gallery Night. Make the historic Link Auditorium your first stop of the evening, then continue on to the Houska Gallery, Duane Reed Gallery, and the Philip Slein Gallery.

Cash bar included. See you there!

Want a sneak preview? Check out our online store!

Still haven’t seen Curious Nature after our opening night last Friday? Not to worry! Curious Nature will be FREE and open to the public on the evening of Friday, May 1!

This event will take place in partnership with CWE Gallery Night on McPherson Ave. and Washington Ave. from 5-8 PM. Other participating galleries include the Duane Reed Gallery, Houska Gallery, Philip Slein Gallery, and Square One Gallery.

SISTER SUFFRAGISTS
April 25-26, 2026  | 7 PM

A staged reading written by Sheila Bassoppo-Mayo

Presented by A Call to Consience: Interactive Theater for Social Change

Experience the story of Victoria Clay Haley, a suffragist and former President of the Federated Colored Women’s Clubs of St. Louis, whose leadership helped advance equality for all. 

The staged reading will conclude with an interactive post show discussions and a panel-formatted dialogue session, so make sure to stay until the end!

About “A Call to Conscience”

Founded in 2012, A Call to Conscience (C2C) is a women-led, multi-generational theater organization based in St. Louis. The company creates original, socially engaged performances that challenge audiences to confront injustice and reflect on the connections between history and present-day issues.

Through interactive productions, post-show discussions, and collaborations with grassroots organizations, C2C uses theater as a platform for dialogue, education, and community engagement. Their work centers the African American experience while fostering spaces for conversation, reflection, and collective understanding.

See you at the Link on Saturday and Sunday at 7 PM!

The Link Auditorium is excited to announce that we will participate in the annual Rose Day STL! Returning for its 8th year on Saturday, May 2, Rose Day brings together hundreds of St. Louisans for an afternoon that’s equal parts wine and purpose.

Stop by the Link any time between 12 – 5 PM for a taste of wine along the historic Rose Day Central West End route, and view the stunning art of nine St. Louis-based women artists in the Link’s current exhibition, Curious Nature!

The walking wine festival — hosted in the Central West End from noon to 5 p.m. — features 10+ tasting stations, live music, and local vendors, but at its heart it’s a celebration of community. A portion of every ticket directly supports 10 local nonprofits that empower women and girls across the region. In St. Louis, only 10% of philanthropic dollars reach organizations serving women and girls. Rose Day is here to close that gap, one glass at a time, and the Link Auditorium stop is not to be missed!

On December 12, 2025, Peat Wollaeger launched his animated EYEZ exhibit at the Link Auditorium. Wollaeger, an internationally recognized stencil and street artist, opened this exhibit as the culmination of over three years of preparation. The exhibit features a selection of stencil paintings on a variation of subjects, including a monumental portrait of Miles Davis, images of tropical animals, and imaginative visions of our planet. 

The most distinctive feature of Wollaeger’s work lies in its animation. When visitors scan each painting through Wollaeger’s EYEZ app, they enter into a synthetic, immersive experience accompanied by themed music and 3D animations so gripping that the paintings seem to come alive. Visitors experienced the intersection of traditional art with cutting-edge technology whilst uncovering themes of identity, perception, and social commentary that drive Wollaeger’s creative vision. Enjoy these photos from a beautiful night!

Artist Peat Wollaeger introducing the show.

Peacock “EYEZ”!

Link Auditorium president Brian Elsesser taking it all in!

For all Star Wars fans, the Link Auditorium’s 3rd annual Star Wars May Fourth Cosplay Celebration was the place to be. The celebration featured a movie screening in the auditorium and upstairs, a live painting and Sci-Fi exhibit titled “Rebels and Rogues: The Sci-Fi Art of Steven Walden.” In his showcase, visitors explored the breadth of Walden’s Star Wars-themed collection and even had the privilege of witnessing Walden paint live in the art gallery. The May Fourth event also featured a costume contest, live Neo-futurist rock music, and a keynote address by Jeffrey Bishop, Ph.D., SLU professor of Bioethics and Philosophy (!) All in all, the May Fourth Event was an action-packed day with something for every Star Wars fan!