Pictured: Works by Cynthia Howenstein, Meri Ellen Brooks Taylor

Craft Pulse I

On view in the Staenberg Gallery

May 2 – May 31, 2025

Craft Pulse I shines a light on the creative energy that fuels our education programs at Craft Alliance. This exhibition celebrates our talented faculty, artists who not only teach but maintain their own creative careers. Their work reflects the depth of experience, skill, and passion they bring to our classrooms and studios daily. Our teaching artists are at the core of Craft Alliance’s mission. They are mentors, makers, and community leaders who help shape the future of contemporary craft in St. Louis and beyond. Through their dedication, they inspire students of all ages and skill levels to explore materials, develop their voices, and engage with craft in meaningful ways.

In addition to faculty work, Craft Pulse I features pieces created by students in our Crafting a Future program. These young makers have spent the year learning in our studios, developing their skills, and finding confidence through craft. Their work stands as a powerful testament to the impact of hands-on education in a digital world. Together, these works celebrate the community we’re building—one that values making, learning, and growing through craft.

Featured Artists

Faculty Artists

Bev Aroh

Dan Barnett

Kelly Draper

Peg Fetter

Kevin Heard

Jeff Hornung

Renden Hornung

Erin King

Michel Krevenas

Denise Mandel

Cathy McBride

Mary Claire McCabe

Kelly Miller

Robert Mullen

Lauren Nall

Alisha Porter

Michele Katz Reichlin

Elisa Roth

Kim Stahl

Pam Stanley

Yuko Suga

Meri Ellen Brooks Taylor

Max Tsimerman

Crafting a Future 24-25 Cohort

Student Artists

Norris Baker

John Davidson

Beck Earnest-McClelland

Sophia Fernandez

Zoe Gannon

Reagan Gray

Charlie Haegele

Elsie Kiley

Star Lauriello

Ryland Masi

Samuel Matisziw

Manon Miller

Logan Mounce

Alexander O’Brien

Thomas Pessoni

Linus Quinn

McKenna Rausenberger

Ollie Smail

Odeliah Sokol

Addelynn Stout

Moss Tunay

Gabriel Von Rohr

Lily Wecker

Yaa Williams

Estella Wrighton

Evvy Stanley

Teaching Artists

Cathy McBride

Mary Claire McCabe

Alisha Porter

Sarah Walters

Related Events

Free Family Saturday

  • May 3, 9:30 – 11:30 AM

Supporter Plus Member Preview & Collect Event

  • May 16, 1:00 – 6:00 PM

Third Friday: Exhibition Opening Reception

  • May 16, 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Spring Student & Faculty Sale

  • May 16 – May 18

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Craft Alliance’s exhibition series is funded in part by the Missouri Arts Council, the Regional Arts Commission, and the Trio Foundation.