Say Art Studios

Gallery shows, art events and studio classes, Say Art Studios is located at 119 East Saint Louis Street in the Franklin House Hotel Building. Come see the creativity manifesting in this historic building (est 1855-1864) just across from the train station in downtown Pacific Missouri. Calendar updated regularly, check in often for all types of artistic exploration. Featuring work from a wide range of talented artists on the gallery wall with rotating shows exploring a variety of conceptual themes. Workshops will range in categories from outsider art and craft classes to professional, fine art focused learning. Creating spaces for feeling inspired, Say Art Studios. Check out the current CALL FOR ART HERE


 

Call For Art

Start Your Engines!

CALLING ARTISTS: "Start Your Engines" accepting submissions for fine art, recycled material work, photography and sculpture related to classic and modern "car culture". Send your art submission to CallForArtNO-SPAM@SayArtStudios.NO-SPAMcom.


Art Submission Deadline: Sunday June 2nd 2024 by MIDNIGHT CST.

Opening Event: Saturday June 22nd 2024 at 7 PM - 9 PM CST.

Closing Event: Saturday July 20th at 7 PM - 9 PM CST.

Email Submissions To: CallForArtNO-SPAM@SayArtStudios.NO-SPAMcom

Curator: Sayohm

Start Your Engines!

Submission Guidelines

No Charge for Submissions. Accepting Artists who are ages 18 and up. Artists will be charged a hang fee per piece. The hang fee for each piece is $20. Artists may submit up to 3 pieces per show deadline date. All shows are curated, space is limited. All entries are subject to selection by Sayohm / Say Art Studios. Early submissions are welcome however all selection will occur after show deadline date. Limited gallery space, submissions will be notified asap via return email as to acceptance and art drop off appointment time.

Artwork for consideration must be submitted via JPEG format. File size for each JPEG cannot exceed 2MB and should be named as such, “Artist's Name_Artwork Title_Dimensions.jpg”

Gallery pieces must be framed properly, wired to hang. No sawtooth hangers please. Accepted pieces are subject to rejection at time of art drop off if framing is judged poor or unacceptable. Gallery wrapped canvases are allowed with finished edges.

Say Art Studios Artist Agreement


Event spaces for creative shows, art parties and meetings include: Gallery, Studio, Media Room, Performance Corner, Dedicated Gluten-Free Kitchenette and Courtyard.


Calendar

Gallery open by appointment 7 days a week

Call or text us at 314-325-6160

 

Gallery Events

Because our gallery may contain adult themes, most of our studio and gallery events are ages 18 and up. If you are a younger human, or know any younger humans interested, please contact us.


Say Art Studios
2024 Schedule


April

Saturday April 27th
6 PM - 9 PM CST
"Show Me Your Sensual"
OPENING GALLERY SHOW


Celebrating The Sensuality Of The Human Form
Local Artists, Fine Art & Prints, Shibari & Flow Arts Performances

Free Event Ages 18+
- Adults Only Viewer Discretion Is Advised -

May

May 2024
Reservations Available

Are you curious about taking a fine art framing class?
Are you looking for a painting class in watercolor or acrylic paints?
Would you like to have a private party in our gallery space?
Email SayNO-SPAM@SayArtStudios.NO-SPAMcom

June

Saturday June 1st
6 PM - 9 PM CST
"Show Me Your Sensual"
CLOSING GALLERY SHOW


Celebrating The Sensuality Of The Human Form
Local Artists, Fine Art & Prints, Support Local Artists

Free Event Ages 18+
- Adults Only Viewer Discretion Is Advised -

Sunday June 2nd
MIDNIGHT CST
"Start Your Engines"
"Call For Art"
DEADLINE - Submission Details Click Here


CALLING ARTISTS: "Start Your Engines" accepting submissions for fine art, recycled material work, photography and sculpture related to classic and modern "car culture".

Are you an artist who uses recycled materials or uses mechanical objects to make something fun to admire?
Do you chase trains to take photos of graffiti tags?

This call is for all types of artists, makers, digital artists, and photographers. Submissions of photography, painting, and sculpture and tabletop art and prints which are themed towards an automotive, locomotive, architectural and a maker mindset are welcomed.

Send your art submission to CallForArtNO-SPAM@SayArtStudios.NO-SPAMcom
Artists will be notified via return e-mail as to acceptance and art drop appointment asap

Saturday June 22nd
7 PM - 9 PM CST
"Start Your Engines"
OPENING GALLERY SHOW


Support Local Artists
Fine Art, Photography, Sculpture & Prints For Sale

Free Event Ages 16+
All ages show
Humans under age 16 are welcome with an adult.

Saturday June 29th
ALL DAY
PACIFIC MISSOURI CAR SHOW

Say Art Studios will have a storefront spot for the largest annual car show in Missouri. The gallery will be open!

Come early morning for a stroll down Saint Louis Street; spend the afternoon enjoying the festivities and plan to stay late for the car show’s fireworks after dark. See the incredible cars on the street and wander into the gallery to see the exhibition.

"Start Your Engines"!

July

Saturday July 20th
7 PM - 9 PM CST
"Start Your Engines"
CLOSING GALLERY SHOW


Support Local Artists
Fine Art, Photography, Sculpture & Prints For Sale

Free Event Ages 16+
All ages show
Humans under age 16 are welcome with an adult.

August

Saturday August 10th
6 PM - 8 PM CST
"Summer Invitational"
One Night Gallery Event!


This gallery event will showcase selected artists invited by Say Art Studios.

These artists may show 2 pieces from past or current work of their choosing to represent ‘who they are as an artist’. They are invited to show what they wish and may address a variety of conceptual themes including their journey as an artist. These artists, all from a variety of disciplines, primarily live in and around the eastern Missouri region.

You’re invited to meet these chosen artists and see what they choose to show you in this special exhibition.

Free Event Ages 18+

September

Sunday September 1st
MIDNIGHT CST
"Beautifully Scary" 2nd Annual
"Call For Art"
DEADLINE Midnight CST


"Beautifully scary! What Is The Character of Horror?"

The question will be asked one again this year during the 2024 scary season. Let’s fill the gallery with lovely characters of beautiful horror!

Calling artists and makers to submit artworks about how fear can be transformative when challenging our senses. Beauty can sometimes be found in the disturbing corners of life, where and when? How are fear and beauty related? When is fear playful? When is the grotesque absolutely lovely?

Inviting all types of artists to submit by midnight CST on September 1st. Space is limited. Artists may submit wall pieces, tabletop pieces / fine art prints to sell for curated selection.

Free Event Ages 18+

Saturday September 21st
5 PM - 7 PM CST
"Beautifully Scary" 2nd Annual
OPENING GALLERY SHOW


Support Local Artists
Fine Art & Prints For Sale

Free Event Ages 18+

October

October 2024
Reservations Available

Are you curious about taking a fine art framing class?
Are you looking for a painting class in watercolor or acrylic paints?
Would you like to have a private party in our gallery space?
Email SayNO-SPAM@SayArtStudios.NO-SPAMcom

November

Saturday November 2nd
4 PM - 6 PM CST
"Beautifully Scary" 2nd Annual
CLOSING GALLERY SHOW


Support Local Artists
Fine Art & Prints For Sale

Free Event Ages 18+

December

December 2024
Gallery Shopping

Say Art Studios is having guest artists in The Gallery at 119 East Saint Louis Street, and the resident artists in The Gallery at 123 East Saint Louis Street ready with art for sale for the holiday season. Let them help out with your holiday gift giving cheer.


Say Art Studios
2025 Schedule


January

January 2025
Reservations Available

Are you an artist who would like to have a solo exhibition at Say Art Studios? Please reach out to be a featured guest or resident artist at
Say Art Studios

Call or text Say Art Studios at 314-325-6160 for more information.