The Sheldon

09/12/2026

09/10/2026

Five things to know about In Blackest Shade, In Darkest Light — including two ways to experience it this week. 
 
THURSDAY, SEPT. 10 | 6–8 P.M.
Opening Reception
Explore the exhibition, DJ Limewire Prime on the plaza, and drinks available for purchase.
 
FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 | 6 P.M.
Artist Talk
Go deeper into the exhibition with a conversation led by artist and curator Patrick Earl Hammie.
 
** Both events are FREE + open to the public. **
 
In Blackest Shade, In Darkest Light is on view at The Sheldon through Feb. 6, 2027. Visit the link in our bio to learn more.

09/04/2026

Read more about our upcoming Gallery Opening: In Blackest Shade, In Darkest Light, including an interview with artist and curator Patrick Earl Hammie, in St. Louis Magazine.

The Sheldon Art Galleries’ newest exhibition, In Blackest Shade, In Darkest Light, opens on September 10, bringing a plethora of community-focused artwork to the Grand Center exhibition space. The show, curated by University of Illinois professor and artist Patrick Earl Hammie, will display work f...

09/03/2026

This blank canvas will look very different a week from now.

The walls are being prepped and installation is about to begin for In Blackest Shade, In Darkest Light, opening next Thursday, September 10.

Join us for the Opening Reception:
Thursday, September 10 | 6–8 p.m.
Free and open to the public

Details at the link in bio.

09/03/2026

This blank canvas will look very different a week from now.

The walls are being prepped and installation is about to begin for In Blackest Shade, In Darkest Light, opening next Thursday, September 10.

Join us for the Gallery Opening: In Blackest Shade, In Darkest Light
Thursday, September 10 | 6–8 p.m.
Free and open to the public

RSVP + details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DgNZKH5xM/?mibextid=wwXIfr

09/03/2026

+ = the 𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙚 𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙠 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧. 🎸🐞

Don't miss it! Get your tickets here: https://metrotix.evenue.net/events/SHE23SEP26

08/28/2026

🎟 ON SALE NOW 🎄

returns to The Sheldon on December 18, 2026!

You know “Christmas Time’s A Coming” when 15-time GRAMMY winner and Country Music Hall of Fame member Ricky Skaggs and his ace backing band Kentucky Thunder play all your favorite Christmas songs in their refreshing acoustic style.

🎟 Get tickets here: https://www.metrotix.com/events/detail/ricky-skaggs-kentucky-thunder-christmas

08/26/2026

make their grand return to The Sheldon this 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟵!

We're so excited for it that we've been revisiting the photos from their 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘁-𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻' 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 to our ballroom all the way 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟯. It was quite the party!

Tickets for their performance this Saturday are limited — don't miss your chance to see these living legends in our concert hall.

08/25/2026

returns to The Sheldon on December 18, 2026! 🎄🎄

You know “Christmas Time’s A Coming” when 15-time GRAMMY winner and Country Music Hall of Fame member Ricky Skaggs and his ace backing band Kentucky Thunder play all your favorite Christmas songs in their refreshing acoustic style.

🎟 Tickets go on sale Friday, August 28. Visit thesheldon.org for more information!

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