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Discover Art Districts in Missouri

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Fun on the water is best enjoyed on hot summer days, and there’s nothing like crisp fall air for watching football games. But the arts can be embraced year-round. Missouri is home to hundreds of art museums, galleries and events that celebrate the arts all year long. The state’s biggest cities have thriving districts devoted to art, music, dance and more.

Here’s a look at just a few of them:

  • North Village Arts District, Columbia – Strolling along the streets in the downtown area, you can find everything from art galleries and studios to interior design shops and live-performance venues. Explore fine art, glass work and more in the “catacombs” that run under Artlandish, or catch a live show at the Rose Music Hall. Go see some local art for yourself on the district’s Art Walk, a public sculpture and art tour through the downtown area.
People sit in chairs outside as the glow from stage lights illuminates a crowd dancing to a live band.
  • Crossroads Arts District, Kansas City – A hub of creativity in Missouri’s largest city, this district boasts more than 100 independent studios and is home to more than 400 artists. Popular restaurants and nightclubs keep the district buzzing, and the Crossroads Hotel is brimming with local art and creative energy to make your stay something truly special. And don’t forget nearby Union Station, which has something for everyone with its rotating exhibitions and events, or the Green Lady Lounge for your fix of local jazz all through the night.
People sit and enjoy a drink in an area of Crossroad Hotel that has art displayed.
  • Grand Center, St. Louis – Encompassing just four square blocks, the area is home to 12 museums and galleries and is the site of more than 1,500 cultural events each year. Catch a Broadway show at the Fabulous Fox Theatre, or enjoy a social and cultured night out at the Dark Room at The Grandel for drinks and live music. Or, experience art directly with a visit to the Pulitzer Arts Foundation, brimming with historic and new, innovative pieces.
People sit in a large plush concert hall and enjoy music.

Other great arts districts in Missouri include Englewood Station in Independence, Moon City in Springfield and the Maplewood Arts District in Maplewood.

These are just a few of the places where you can enjoy the arts in Missouri. You’ll find creativity on full display in locations across the Show-Me State.