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Mary C. Marshall
Phone: 314.977.2666
marshamc@slu.edu

April 15, 2004

Saint Louis University Museum of Art Announces Upcoming Exhibitions

The "Brick by Brick" Catalogue

ST. LOUIS -- The Saint Louis University Museum of Art is pleased to present two companion exhibitions: Brick by Brick: Building St. Louis and the Nation and, from the Collection of Western Jesuit Missions: Tools of a Mission.

The brick exhibition explores the St. Louis brick-making industry at its peak, after the close of the 1904 World’s Fair. Tools of a Mission features the blacksmithing, tailoring, and shoemaking tools implemented by the early Jesuit pioneers who settled at St. Stanislaus Seminary in Florissant, Missouri in the early 19th century. Works from Missouri landscape artist Billyo O'Donnell, founder of Artists Along the Katy Trail, will be on display.

The Brick by Brick: Building St. Louis and the Nation exhibit will run from April 15 to July 31. The Tools of a Mission exhibit will run from April 20 to July 31. Admission for both exhibits is free.

An opening reception will be held on Friday, April 23 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Saint Louis University Art Museum, 3663 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri. Please call (314)-977-3399 for more information.

EDUCATION PROGRAMS: Brick by Brick

School tours and workshops may be scheduled Tuesday - Friday at 11 am. Advance reservations are required. Please call 977-3024.

For Grades 4 - 6:

  • ”Design a Brick Wall”
  • “Brick Math”
  • “What Are Buildings Made Of?” On Tuesday, May 11 and Thursday, May 13, the Landmarks Association of St. Louis will sponsor a hands-on demonstration of building materials.
  • Catalogs are free to school groups.
  • Speakers to be announced

The Tools of a Mission – Collection of Western Jesuit Missions
Contact: Nanette E. Boileau
Director, Saint Louis University Museum of Art
314-977-3398
314-977-6632 (Fax)
boilean2@slu.edu
www.sluma.slu.edu

Brick by Brick: Building St. Louis and the Nation
Contact: Pam Ambrose
Executive Director, Cupples House and Gallery
314-977-3022
ambrosep@slu.edu

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