You’re invited to the opening reception of Charles Houska: Master of Play on Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. Meet the artist, peruse the immersive two-floor exhibition, and enjoy appetizers and fishbowl cocktails by Brennan’s. Bring your young artists to our Play and Create Space, complete with poster-sized coloring pages of Houska’s work, face painting by Circus Kaput, and open, all-level chess play with a grandmaster! Complimentary admission and valet.

Charles Houska: Master of Play is a retrospective of the artist’s work over his impressive 25+ year career in Saint Louis and beyond, including brand-new chess-themed commissions and an impressive 3-D printed chess set. Showcased inside an incredibly vibrant and immersive environment filled with his iconic floral, animal, and portrait motifs, this exhibition boasts more than 75 of Houska’s artworks. The two-floor show also explores Houska’s community projects and corporate collaborations with St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Herman Miller HQ, Absolut Vodka, and more.

RSVPs are requested. Please email [email protected] for more information or to register.