In The Farrell Auditorium

Explore the groundbreaking work of women sculptors at the dawn of the 20th century with Amy Torbert, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Associate Curator of American Art.

During a transformative era for American sculpture, St. Louis became an unexpected hub for emerging female talent. Some artists built their entire careers in the city, while others passed through briefly, creating landmark works that defined their legacies. Join Torbert for an engaging look at the Museum’s collection, featuring pieces by Clara Pfeifer Garrett, Nancy Coonsman Hahn, Evelyn Beatrice Longman, Annetta Johnson Saint-Gaudens, and Bessie Potter Vonnoh.