Welcome to Red Gate
About Red Gate
Red Gate Gallery is a platform for experimental and socially engaged art. Rooted in the community of Wydown United Church, it invites artists and audiences to explore new ideas, question assumptions, and imagine shared futures through creative practice. The church’s commitment to inquiry and inclusion shapes Red Gate as a space where art and dialogue intersect.
Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10 am - 3 pm
We recommend calling ahead to confirm the gallery is open. (314-721-5060 ext. 1)
Currently Presenting…
Spirit of the Trees
Curated by Mel Watkin
Opening Reception Jan 30, 5-7pm
On May 16, 2025, an EF3 tornado struck St. Louis, leaving a deep physical and emotional impact. In addition to the loss of lives, homes, and infrastructure, thousands of trees across the region were damaged or uprooted. Spirit of the Trees invites artists to respond to this event and to the enduring symbolism of trees—as forces of life, renewal, knowledge, and loss.
Upcoming…
She who Carries you Within her
Curated by Sukanya Mani & Saaba Lutzeler
She Who Carries You Within Her centers on women and the enduring power of storytelling. From ancient times to now, women have carried, protected, and passed on their stories—through gesture, song, image, thread, and word. This exhibition asks: how have women shepherded their stories across generations and geography? What new forms can these stories take today? Through a range of materials and disciplines, the participating artists respond with works that hold both inheritance and innovation. They explore why it matters to tell one’s story now, and how storytelling can be an act of reclamation, continuity, and transformation. Together, their voices form a living archive of the feminine—layered, resilient, and ever-evolving.
Social Practice Artist Residency
2026 applications reviewed on a rolling basis
The Red Gate Social Practice Artist Residency supports artists working at the intersection of creativity, community, and care. Residents share a 600-square-foot studio and curate one group exhibition during their term. Exhibitions will be supported with a $250 curatorial stipend.
Past Shows
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SISU II, Curated by Kaitlin Wilfing
Young Hearts Run Free, Curated by Dail Chambers
Forgotten, Curated by Charles Chalot Douglas-Book
Print Fair, A national traveling show, Co-curated by Adrienne Outlaw and Janet Decker Yanez
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ID please, Curated by Adrienne Outlaw
Art of Music, Curated by Adrienne Outlaw
Open Window, Co-Curated by Adrienne Outlaw and Ben Bradshaw
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(dis)connect, Co-Curated by Sarah Moon and Adrienne Outlaw
XO: Freedom Through Quilts, Co-Curated by Adrienne Outlaw and Jordan Geiger
Care, Curated by Adrienne Outlaw
In the Press
STL Magazine
“Open Window” exhibit at The Red Gate brings experimental art and community to Clayton
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