GatewayFoundation
Gateway Foundation strives to enrich St. Louis life and culture by supporting efforts to acquire, create and improve tangible and durable art and urban design. Gateway Foundation fosters and supports cultural and artistic activities devoted to improving the quality of life for residents of the St. Louis Metropolitan Area.
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Founded in 1986, the Gateway Foundation seeks to enrich life and culture in the St. Louis area by supporting efforts to acquire, create, or improve tangible and durable art and urban design. In 2009, the Foundation’s largest project, a two-block sculpture park called Citygarden, opened in downtown St. Louis in the Gateway Mall. Notable installations can be seen by visiting Citygarden, the Missouri Botanical Garden, Washington University, the Central Library, the Science Center, and The Sheldon Concert Hall, to name just a few, with more than 70 installations throughout the region. Additionally, the Foundation has arranged for and funded the lighting of the Gateway Arch, St. Louis City Hall, the Old Courthouse, the Civil Courts Building, the City’s three landmark Water Towers, and other historically important and/or architecturally significant structures, and has funded the building of several City playgrounds and parks. More information is available at gateway-foundation.org and citygardenstl.org.
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UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
Citygarden Locust Sculpture
Gateway Foundation is seeking experienced artists and artist teams to transform a dying locust tree located in Citygarden into a sculpture which is inspired by its place in the park. The approach can be additive and/or subtractive. Work on the tree sculptures must be done between the beginning of May and the end of August. A Stipend of $3,500 will be paid upon completion of the locust tree sculpture. Application deadline: March 12, 2026 at 11:59PM
This project draws inspiration from the Chicago Tree Project operated by the Chicago Sculpture International and Chicago Park District. This project was inspired by the Chicago Sculpture International. We extend our sincere gratitude for their insights and willingness to lend to this project coming together in St. Louis. Projects completed over the last decade by this group of artists may be viewed at www.chicagotreeproject.org.
Citygarden Locust: 14ft Height and 17.2” Diameter. Please note all limbs longer than 6ft will be trimmed by the Foundation prior to work.
Citygarden Locust Sculpture
Gateway Foundation is seeking experienced artists and artist teams to transform a dying locust tree located in Citygarden into a sculpture which is inspired by its place in the park. The approach can be additive and/or subtractive. Work on the tree sculptures must be done between the beginning of May and the end of August. A Stipend of $3,500 will be paid upon completion of the locust tree sculpture. Application deadline: March 12, 2026 at 11:59PM
This project draws inspiration from the Chicago Tree Project operated by the Chicago Sculpture International and Chicago Park District. This project was inspired by the Chicago Sculpture International. We extend our sincere gratitude for their insights and willingness to lend to this project coming together in St. Louis. Projects completed over the last decade by this group of artists may be viewed at www.chicagotreeproject.org.
Citygarden Locust: 14ft Height and 17.2” Diameter. Please note all limbs longer than 6ft will be trimmed by the Foundation prior to work.