Midtown Neighbors COFFEE MEETUP
Join us and your fellow Midtown Alley neighbors for a casual coffee at the CURIOSITY Building.
Share what you’ve been up to, hear what is coming up and discuss hyper-local interests in the district.
STL Design Week 2025
We’ve set the dates for STL Design Week 2025 and are busy planning all the fun things - from programs & parties to sessions & socials!
If you’d like to know, have an idea, or would like to be involved, start here:
Learn about STL Design Week
ARTCRUSH! @ The CURIOSITY Bldg
ARTCRUSH! events are designed around short, one-on-one conversations inspired by the speed-dating format but with a focus on fostering community and business connections. Think of it as “art show mingling,” but with a system that sparks new, organic relationships. While ‘art’ is in the name, you don’t have to be an ‘artist’ to partake. Our events are open to anyone looking to build, collaborate, and connect. We can't wait to meet you!
Bright & Early: Visual Artist Ria Unson
Created by Mike Spakowski of AtomicDust, Bright&Early, is a monthly coffee experience designed to highlight and promote the STL creative community. Prepare to be inspired by St. Louis's most creative minds every third Friday of the month. Powered by STL.org.
doors open at 7:30AM
presentation begins at 8AM
RIA UNSON: A Curated by CURIOSITY Event
This month we are honored to welcome Visual Artist, Ria Union. Join us in viewing Dawson’s remarkable works in a relaxed happy hour atmosphere hosted by STL.org.
Midtown Neighbors COFFEE MEETUP
Join us and your fellow Midtown Alley neighbors for a casual coffee at the CURIOSITY Building.
Share what you’ve been up to, hear what is coming up and discuss hyper-local interests in the district.
Bright & Early: Mike Spakowski Atomicdust
Created by Mike Spakowski of AtomicDust, Bright&Early, is a monthly coffee experience designed to highlight and promote the STL creative community. Prepare to be inspired by St. Louis's most creative minds every third Friday of the month. Powered by STL.org.
doors open at 7:30AM
presentation begins at 8AM
Sage Dawson: A Curated by CURIOSITY Event
This month we are honored to welcome Artist, Educator and Curator, Sage Dawson. Dawson’s work examines the politics of housing and labor. She founded STNDRD and co-founded the artist-run gallery space, Monaco and is a faculty member at the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts at Washington University St Louis. Join us in viewing Dawson’s remarkable works in a relaxed happy hour atmosphere hosted by STL.org.
IT’S ABOUT CHEMISTRY: A Curated by CURIOSITY Event
STL.org is delighted to welcome you to our new series Curated by CURIOSITY, one of our monthly engagements aimed at bringing together people from all different facets of our community and celebrating the creative spirit of our city.
This month we are honored to host It’s About Chemistry: An Analog Photography Show with our friends of the new non-profit, Brick City Photography Center. BCPC champions historic wet lab and alternative-process printing in a revitalization effort coming to Saint Louis! Join us in viewing these remarkable works in a relaxed happy hour atmosphere hosted by STL.org.
STL.org has two simple goals: To capture humanity. To inspire community. In the words of our founder Chris Ryan, "We believe that everyone has a story worth sharing, and we’re here to provide the platform. By taking the time to listen, we build connections through shared passions, witnessing the unique creativity and dedication of our community. Our mission is to document and amplify the flourishing spirit of St. Louis, celebrating its vibrant culture and the remarkable talent that calls this region home."
This is a passion project for passion projects.
So, join us! Grab a drink and a nibble, mingle with your neighbors and immerse yourself in the vibrancy of our community.
Have any questions, please feel free to email Vanessa@stl.org.
Photo by Jeffrey Sass, Founder of BCPC.
Bright & Early: Curator Vanessa Rudloff
This month Bright & Early welcomes Vanessa Rudloff, Chief Curator at the Angad Arts Hotel and Head of Community Engagement at STL.org. Rudloff will share the witty, winding story of her path as a true Jane-of-all-trades, from ESPN Magazine photo shoots and publishing a book, to nude modeling and live-in caregiving. Her journey has taken unexpected turns, each one adding depth to her perspective as a curator, connector, and community advocate.
Vanessa will share insights on what fuels her passion for the the arts—and what’s sparking her excitement in St. Louis’ ever-evolving creative community.
Bright & Early: Lisa Jean Dickmann
Join us for the next Bright&Early as Lisa Jean inspires us with how she helps people gain control of their homes and spark joy in their lives.
2025 STLDW Kick Off Party
Join us for the 2025 STLDW Kickoff Happy Hour!
We’ll have snacks, drinks, activities and conversation to keep you busy all night. Doors open at 5, with the main event commencing around 6pm and the lights going out at 8pm.
TERN literary journal Launch Party
We’re celebrating the launch of TERN, a journal of translation and conversation.
MIDTOWN NEIGHBORS COFFEE & PLANS
Join us for updates on the Midtown Alley Business Alliance’s work in the neighborhood, for coffee and conversation with your neighbors.
ARTCRUSH! @ The CURIOSITY Bldg
ARTCRUSH! events are designed around short, one-on-one conversations inspired by the speed-dating format but with a focus on fostering community and business connections. Think of it as “art show mingling,” but with a system that sparks new, organic relationships. While ‘art’ is in the name, you don’t have to be an ‘artist’ to partake. Our events are open to anyone looking to build, collaborate, and connect. We can't wait to meet you!
Bright & Early: Jon Morgan
Jon Morgan is the founder of Ryval Studios, a national sports video production company. He'll share his entrepreneurial journey and experiences growing his business, including the wins and losses along the way. Going from unemployed to successful entrepreneur is no easy feat, and Jon will recount the highs and lows of running a niche production company for 10 years.
Grafik House Lithography Showcase: A Curated by CURIOSITY
STL.org is delighted to welcome you to our new series Curated by CURIOSITY, one of our monthly engagements aimed at bringing together people from all different facets of our community and celebrating the creative spirit of our city.
This month we are honored to host printmaking all-stars, Grafik House and the works of their Lithography workshops. Join us to view their incredible workshop pieces made with creatives in the community in a simple happy hour atmosphere hosted by STL.org.
STL.org has two simple goals: To capture humanity. To inspire community. In the words of our founder Chris Ryan, "We believe that everyone has a story worth sharing, and we’re here to provide the platform. By taking the time to listen, we build connections through shared passions, witnessing the unique creativity and dedication of our community. Our mission is to document and amplify the flourishing spirit of St. Louis, celebrating its vibrant culture and the remarkable talent that calls this region home."
This is a passion project for passion projects.
So, join us! Grab a drink and a nibble, mingle with your neighbors and immerse yourself in the vibrancy of our community.
Have any questions, please feel free to email Vanessa@stl.org.
Midtown MEETUP
Join us and your fellow Midtown Alley neighbors for a casual happy hour at the CURIOSITY Building.
Share what you’ve been up to, hear what is coming up and discuss hyper-local interests in the district.
Bright & Early: Shelley Niemeier
Shelley Niemeier
Interior Designer | Principal | SPACE ARCHITECTS + Designers + Builders
Instagram: @STLShelley | LinkedIn: Shelley Niemeier, LEED Green Associate, ASID Associate
"The Forever Home: Designing for Life’s Changes"
Shelley Niemeier, award-winning interior designer and Principal at SPACE Architects + Designers + Builders, shares the inspiring journey of creating a groundbreaking, adaptable-design case study house in Brentwood. This "forever home" reimagines residential architecture to prioritize safety, accessibility, and longevity for people of all ages and abilities. From no-step doorways to adaptable kitchens and bathrooms, the 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home challenges traditional concepts of home design, offering thoughtful solutions for evolving needs. Built with timeless materials and an eye for quality, this project represents the future of inclusive and sustainable living. Join us as Shelley reveals the design process, innovative features, and vision for building homes that grow with us, fostering comfort and dignity throughout life’s stages.
Curated by CURIOSITY
Telephone: a collaborative project
TELEPHONE is a collaborative project that aims to encourage play and experimentation as well as collaboration and sharing between the visual art and literary worlds of STL. Meet the artists, enjoy complimentary beverages, and mingle with like-minded friends and neighbors.
Telephone: a collaborative project
Come celebrate! Telephone features 9 locartists from this season of Telephone. We will discuss what it was like to particpate in the experiment and how it affected their practices with the guidance and moderation of Emily Mueller. The discussion will take place amongst the work they created. Please sign up to join us!
Telephone: a collaborative project
This exhibition features 9 local artists, both visual and written, in a collaborative project that aims to encourage play and experimentation as well as collaboration between the visual art and literary worlds of Saint Louis.
Much like the childhood game, Telephone is a whisper passed from visual artist to writer and back again, creating an echo of thoughts that morphs they get farther and farther from the the first sound.
Curated by CURIOSITY
STL.org is delighted to welcome you to our new series Curated by CURIOSITY, one of the first of many monthly engagements aimed at bringing together people from all different facets of our community and celebrating the creative spirit of our city.
This month we are honored to host renowned printmaker TOM HÜCK and welcome the public to a sneak peak of new, never-before-seen works from a project to be announced later this year. (Hint hint: there is a Bonnie and Clyde flair and our open bar will be themed accordingly.)
So, join us! Grab a drink and a nibble, mingle with your neighbors and immerse yourself in the vibrancy of our community. Added bonus, purchase one of the TOM HÜCK books The Devil Is In The Details available at the event and get it signed by the artist. Click here to: RSVP
(just a small peek of some new work)
Bright & Early: Robin Haugen
important things:
doors open at 7:30 AM, January 17th
presentation begins at 8 AM
we’ll be at the CURIOSITY Building at 3033 Locust Street, 63103
coffee provided (gratis) by STL.org — award for who drinks the most
parking is easiest on the street (and early enough for low competition)
About Robin (from her website):
who i am
my name is robin (alexa) haugen… i’ve lived most of my life believing i was unlucky because of my past. i’m ready to embrace who i am and explore what truly makes me happy … potentially helping others along the way with #birdstorytime
my flight pattern
while creating a career in branding and design, i’ve circled the heart of the midwest – essentially migrating south from green bay to madison to chicago and ultimately landing in st. louis with the relationships i’ve carried along the way
why i create
i’m building a home to showcase my work and my interests during this challenging time… but more than anything else, i’m here to open up about my struggles with finding happiness and overcome feeling like an (un)luckybird
Midtown Alley Neighborhood Coffee
We gather as Midtown Alley neighbors for coffee, share what we’ve been up to, and discuss hyper-local interests in the district.
STL.org Inaugural Grassroots Gala
Come join us for a night of sharing food, drink and some friendly competition at our inaugural grassroots event located in the CURIOSITY Building at 3033 Locust St.
STL Design Week Wrap-up Celebration
HOSTED BY
STL.ORG X THE MARYLAND HOUSETHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7
7:00PM CST
THE MARYLAND HOUSE
44 MARYLAND PLAZA
ST. LOUIS, MO 63108
STL Design Week
St. Louis was established as a gateway to exploration, intended to pass through or fly over. And yet, St. Louis continues to grow and expand, establishing itself as a community of artists, innovators, makers, and self-starters. We have created our own destinations, adventure, and joy within a city we love. Join us, because we are still creating.
Curated by CURIOSITY: Carrie Gillen
STL.org is delighted to welcome you to our new series Curated by CURIOSITY, one of the first of many monthly engagements aimed at bringing together people from all different facets of our community and celebrate the creative spirit of our city.
This month we are honored to host visual artist Carrie Gillen welcoming the public to view her vibrant paintings, meet new people and enjoy a simple evening of togetherness.
