Taste of St. Louis: Sept. 21-23

Chouteau’s Landing continues its tradition of supporting regional artists and artwork with its 2007 Taste of St. Louis sponsorship. Chouteau’s Landing Gallery Row will be situated at the northwest corner of 10th and Chestnut during the 2-1/2 day Taste of St. Louis Festival that will occupy multiple Downtown city blocks located between 7th and 10th Streets and Chestnut and Market Streets.

The Taste of St. Louis is expected to welcome more than 150,000 guests from Friday, Sept. 21 to Sunday, Sept. 23. Chouteau’s Landing Gallery Row will include about 15 local galleries along with 30 juried artists. More than 50 artists applied for entrance into the Taste of St. Louis Juried Artist Exhibit. On Sunday, Sept. 23, judges will announce the first place winner and other honorees. The first place winner will be rewarded with a $1,500 cash prize, courtesy of Chouteau’s Landing’s sponsorship.

Chouteau’s Landing will also have a booth in Gallery Row. Be sure to visit to sign up for a raffle prize and to learn about exciting new advances for Chouteau’s Landing - an emerging district for inspired minds.

Hundreds visited Chouteau’s Landing’s kick-off party - Chouteau’s Cho-Down. Eight national and local artists worked on murals that bring fresh life and vitality to Historic Fourth Street. Phil Jarvis also worked on an installation piece as local DJs and bands, such as Dogtown Allstars, played in the back ground. In the temporary gallery, 9-year-old Justice Binder impressed spectators with his artistic talent as he worked live. If you missed the Cho-Down, be sure to look out for other live painting events in Spring 2007.