Art

The former church on North Spring Street in St. Louis has attracted visitors since a 2001 fire left it as a stone shell. The Pulitzer Arts Foundation aims to fix it up but keep its character intact.

California-based artist Nicole Miller asked 22 St. Louisans what it feels like to be alive. She combined their answers with lasers and film of circus performers.

“Assembly Required” includes work by artists from around the world who directly involve viewers in the creation of meaning.

The Pulitzer Arts Foundation’s new exhibit “Assembly Required” plays with the dual meaning of “assembly,” contemplating social movements as well as asking viewers to engage with and even finish the artwork on display.

Arts and Education Council President and CEO Cynthia Prost will step down in July after 14 years of leading the organization. Prost plans to work as a strategic consultant to nonprofits.

The nonprofit is also purchasing its first property in the next six months to transform into a park.

In her new book "Art of Protest," arts organizer De Nichols seeks to inspire young activists, reminding them that, throughout history, social movements needed art to advance the cause.

The Kranzberg residency program grows beyond musicians to include artists, writers and filmmaker. They will receive training, work space and performance opportunities.

Search Party will include contributions from musicians, photographers, fine artists and other Black creatives working in all fields.

Visitors can view Young’s work — much of it made from loose bricks, discarded tools and rope — at the Kranzberg by appointment through Sept. 4.