Art History of Missouri

This site shows the history of art in the state of Missouri. It shows popular artists as well as our art tradition and most famous works. In addition you can click here to see the locations of galleries and museums where art can be viewed in the state.

The Best of Missouri Hands -- Artists and Crafstman
Folk and fine art. Representing artisans from throughout the state of Missouri ... and craftsmen come from all over the state, covering all aspects of art. Browse the artists work.

Gallery 105
Connected to the Excelsior Springs Museum and Archives, Gallery 105 features the works of local artists and museum displays during Museum hours. 105 E. Broadway is also the starting place for Art Crawls, which take place throughout the historic downtown district on the second Friday of each month, 5 to 9 p.m.

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art Kansas City

Missouri Artist Cathy Johnson
Johnson has worked with editors and art directors of a number of national publishers and magazines and creates illustrations in a variety of mediums. She has written 27 books on art, history, and natural history subjects, as well as regular columns for Country Living, The Artist's Magazine, Watercolor Magic and freelance pieces for many others.

Museum of Art and Archaeology at the University of Missouri-Columbia
Galleries and more. The Museum's galleries house art and artifacts from six continents and five millennia. This comprehensive collection of more than 14,000 works represents many periods and cultures from prehistory to the present. The permanent collection is supplemented by special exhibitions as well as lectures, symposia, gallery talks, film series, and educational programs offered throughout the year.

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is one of the country’s premier art institutions. Its rich collections bring together masterpieces from every culture and period of the world, from ancient times to the present day . The site features samples of art in their exhibitions. This is a must visit to those travelling through Kansas City.

Saint Louis Art Galleries
Galleries throughout the metropolitan St Louis area.

Saint Louis Art Museum
Lots of art to view and a great place to visit. Exhibitions, things to do and more.