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Past Exhibitions

This is an archive of past art exhibitions.

Dan Zettwoch's Famous Fictional Family Feuds

November 4 to November 24

Opening reception November 4, 7 pm to 11 pm

Mad Art Gallery is proud to present the fifth installment of the annual Famous Fictional exhibit. This exhibit opens with a free reception on Friday, November 4, 2011, from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p .m. and continues through November 24, 2011, with viewings by appointment.

Sidekicks & Soulmates

October 7 to October 28

Opening reception October 7, 7 pm to 11 pm

Mad Art Gallery proudly presents Sidekicks & Soulmates; a collaborative group exhibit celebrating friendship of every kind. The opening reception will take place on Friday October 7, 2011, from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. This exhibit continues through October 28, 2011, with viewings by appointment.

Heavy Hitters

September 2 to October 1

Opening reception September 2, 7 pm to 11 pm

Mad Art Gallery proudly presents Heavy Hitters, a collaborative exhibit of 16 graffiti and street artists. The opening reception for Heavy Hitters will take place on Friday, September 2, 2011, from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. with music by DJ ME and DJ BINKS. This exhibit will continue through Saturday, October 1, 2011.

Past/Passed by Robots, an exhibit by Keith Buchholz and Jeffrey Sass

August 5 to August 27

Opening reception August 5, 7 pm to 11 pm

Mad Art Gallery proudly presents Past/Passed by Robots, an exhibit by Jeffrey Sass featuring Keith Buchholz. This exhibit opens on Friday, August 5, 2011, with a free opening reception from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. This exhibit continues through Saturday, August 27, 2011.

Cross Contamination featuring Aunia Kahn and Mike Turney

June 3 to June 24

Opening reception June 3, 7 pm to 11 pm

Mad Art Gallery proudly presents Cross Contamination, a collaborative art exhibition featuring the works of Aunia Kahn and Mike Turney.

Cannonball Press

March 18 to April 13

Opening reception March 18, 7 pm to 11 pm

Cannonball Press Presents another bad-ass print show, Anything For A Buck! on Friday, March 18, 2011, from 8:00 p.m. until midnight. Exhibition continues through April 13, 2011.

Lisa See Kim & Stan Chisholm MoneyBags at Mad Art Galley

December 3 to December 30

Opening reception December 3, 7 pm to 11 pm

Lisa See Kim & Stan Chisholm MoneyBags @ Mad Art Galley December 3rd 7:00 p.m to 11:00 p.m.

November Exhibit Famous Fictional Verses!

November 5 to November 27

Opening reception November 5, 7 pm to 11 pm

Mad Art Gallery is proud to present the fourth installment of the annual Famous Fictional art show, which opens on the evening of Friday, November 5th. Over 25 of St. Louis' most illustrative artists will be showing portraits pulled from the pages of poetry and popular song. From nursery rhymes to classic verse, from folk ballads to the heavy metal songs of Iron Maiden, millennia of lyrical characters will be splattered all over the walls in full-colour. The exhibit runs at Mad Art the duration of November.

Oil Spill Project

October 1 to October 30

Opening reception October 1, 7 pm to 11 pm

St. Louis professional photographer, Katherine Bish, exhibits photos to raise public awareness of the ecological damage of the BP oil spill. Money raised will help charities working with the harmed animals.

Birds and Paradise, work by Susan Sullivan and Maggie Wheelock

September 3 to September 29

Opening reception September 3, 7 pm to 11 am

Birds and Paradise, work by Susan Sullivan and Maggie Wheelock opens Friday, September 3, 2010, and continues through September 29, 2010.

Six - work by Amy Bautz, Deb Douglas, Coby Ellison, Maria Marshall, Carolyn Palmer and Gary Passanise

August 6 to August 31

Opening reception August 6, 7 pm to 11 pm

Six - work by Amy Bautz, Deb Douglas, Coby Ellison, Maria Marshall, Carolyn Palmer and Gary Passanise

Four Layers - Beth Jatcko, Nick Lang, Eric Nichols, and Curt von Diest

June 18 to July 26

Opening reception June 18, 7 pm to 11 pm

New work by Nick Lang, Eric Nichols and Curt Vondiest

POST POP, MFA Thesis Exhibition by Andy Magee

May 14 to June 7

Opening reception May 14, 7 pm to 11 pm

POST POP, MFA Thesis Exhibition by Andy Magee

Americana Obscura Amanda Pfister and Nick Ramey MFA Thesis Exhibitions

April 16 to May 8

Opening reception April 16, 7 pm to 11 pm

Amanda Pfister and Nick Ramey MFA Thesis Exhibitions

Famous Fictional VILLAINS!

November 6 to December 1

Opening reception November 6, 7 pm to 11 pm

Mad Art Gallery is proud to present the third installment of the annual Famous Fictional art show, featuring characters ripped from the headlines of ancient texts, traditional folk tales, and modern films to be depicted by an exciting group of St. Louis-based painters, illustrators, cartoonists, printmakers and designers.

F3 a photography exhibit with work by Leah Oates, Shawn Michelle Smith, and Geoff Story

October 2 to October 27

Opening reception October 2, 7 pm to 11 pm

Mad Art Gallery proudly presents F3 a photography exhibit with work by Leah Oates, Shawn Michelle Smith, and Geoff Story. This exhibit opens on Friday, October 2, 2009, with a free opening reception from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. The exhibit continues through October 27, 2009. Gallery hours are by appointment Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

artwork from Kevin Belford's forthcoming book, Devil at the Confluence: The Pre-War Blues Music of St. Louis

September 11 to September 11

Opening reception September 11, 7 pm to 11 pm

Mad Art Gallery proudly presents artwork from Kevin Belford's forthcoming book, Devil at the Confluence: The Pre-War Blues Music of St. Louis, on Friday, September 11. This one-night only exhibit is free of charge and and will run from 7:00 p.m. until 11 p.m.

Creatures and Narratives - work by Matthew Hamby and Jessica Roller

September 4 to September 29

Opening reception September 4, 7 pm to 11 pm

Mad Art Gallery proudly presents Creatures and Narratives, work by Matthew Hamby and Jessica Roller. This exhibit opens with a free reception on Friday, September 4, 2009, from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. and continues through September 29, 2009.

150mcg | 175mcg Julie Malone and David Langley

August 7 to August 31

Opening reception August 7, 7 pm to 11 pm

Mad Art Gallery proudly presents 150mcg | 175mcg work by Julie Malone and David Langley. This exhibit opens on Friday, August 7, 2009, with a free opening reception from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. and continues through August 31, 2009.

It Came From Milwaukee, a traveling exhibit

June 5 to June 29

Opening reception June 5, 7 pm to 11 pm

Mad Art Gallery proudly presents It Came From Milwaukee, a traveling exhibit featuring work by Amy O'Neill, Andrea Picard, Bridget Griffith Evans, Dwellephant, Eduardo J. Villanueva, Eugene Duane, Jeff Sadowski, Jeremy Wolf, John Scotello, Luckystar Studio, Soar Studios, and Von Munz. Don't miss the opportunity to see the work of these artists as they pass through St. Louis. This exhibit opens on Friday, June 5, 2009, and continues through June 29, 2009. There is a free opening reception on Friday, June 5, 2009, from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.

Personal Narratives work by Teri Moore and Erin Rivers

May 8 to May 31

Opening reception May 8, 7 pm to 11 pm

Mad Art Gallery proudly presents Personal Narratives work by Teri Moore and Erin Rivers.

Alterations: The Quest for Beauty, Symmetry, and Perfection, work by Amanda Lea Dickson

May 1 to May 6

Opening reception May 1, 7 pm to 11 pm

Mad Art Gallery is proud to present Alterations: The Quest for Beauty, Symmetry and Perfection, work by Amanda Lee Dickson, MFA thesis show. This exhibit opens on Friday, May 1, 2009, and continues through May 6, 200.

MFA Thesis Exhibitions Molly Douglass and Jessica May

April 24 to March 28

Opening reception April 24, 7 pm to 11 pm

Mad Art Gallery proudly presents Molly Douglass' and Jessica May's MFA Thesis Exhibitions. These exhibitions will open on Friday, April 24, 2009, with a free opening reception from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.

The Mad March Show, work by Michael Baird and Jeff Brawn

March 6 to March 30

Opening reception March 6, 7 pm to 11 pm

Mad Art Gallery proudly presents the Mad March Show featuring work by Michael Baird and Jeff Brawn. This exhibit opens on Friday, March 6, 2009, and runs through March 30, 2009.

Judith Shaw Body of Work: The Art of Eating Disorder Recovery

February 13 to March 2

Opening reception February 13, 7 pm to 11 pm

Mad Art Gallery proudly presents Judith Shaw's Body of Work: The Art of Eating Disorder Recovery. This exhibit opens with a free reception on Friday, February 13, 2009, from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. and continues through March 2, 2009.

Alterations: The Quest for Beauty, Symmetry, and Perfection, work by Amanda Lea Dickson

January 21 to January 21

Opening reception January 21, 5:18 pm to 5:18 pm

Mad Art Gallery is proud to present Alterations: The Quest for Beauty, Symmetry and Perfection, work by Amanda Lee Dickson, MFA thesis show. This exhibit opens on Friday, May 1, 2009, and continues through May 6, 200.

800 Pound Gorilla new work by Ron Buechele, Jim Mahfood, and Peat Wollaeger

November 7 to January 2

Opening reception November 7, 7 pm to 11 pm

Mad Art Gallery proudly presents new work by Ron Buechele, Jim Mahfood, and Peat Wollaeger. This exhibit opens on Friday, November 7, 2008, and continues through January 2, 2008.

New Paintings and Collaborations by Jaime Gartelos and Ellie Balk

September 5 to September 29

Opening reception September 5, 7 pm to 11 pm

New Paintings and Collaborations by Jaime Gartelos and Ellie Balk opens on September 5, 2008.

Jargon - work by Terrance Hughes, Alphonzo Solorzano, Miguel Felipe and Jason Faulkner

August 1 to September 1

Opening reception August 1, 7 pm to 11 pm

Jargon - work by Terrance Hughes, Alphonzo Solorzano, Miguel Felipe and Jason Faulkner opens on Friday, August 1, 2008, and continues through September 1, 2008.

Contemplating Change MFA Thesis Exhibition Mark Shumake

May 2 to June 2

Opening reception May 2, 7 pm to 11 pm

Contemplating Change opens on Friday, May 2 and continues through June 2. Please join us for an opening reception on Friday, May 2 from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.

Matty Kleinberg - Reflections of a Private Public

April 25 to July 28

Opening reception April 25, 7 pm to 11 pm

Mad Art Gallery is proud to present Matty Kleinberg's MFA thesis exhibition, Reflections of a Private Public.

Gabe Lanza, Beth Bojarski, Chris Miller and Mark Winter - Working Hard At Playing With Yourself

April 4 to April 24

Opening reception April 4, 7 pm to 11 pm

Mad Art Gallery proudly presents Working Hard At Playing With Yourself work by Gabe Lanza, Beth Bojarski, Chris Miller, and Mark Winter. This exhibit opens on Friday, April 4, 2008, and continues through April 24, 2008.

Venus Envy 2008

March 7 to March 31

Opening reception March 7, 8 pm to Midnight

Mad Art Gallery is proud to welcome Venus Envy on Friday, March 7, 2008. Venus Envy is an all-female art event showcasing painting, sculpture, installations, collage, and music. This year's exhibition is curated by Jackie Lewis-Harris, the director of the Center of Human Origin and Cultural Diversity at University of Missouri St. Louis. Ms. Lewis-Harris has been involved in the visual arts as both an artist and consultant. She has curated many exhibits at the St. Louis Art Museum and St. Louis Artists' Guild. In addition to many talented local artists, Venus Envy 2008 features work from national artists Joyce Owens, Mary Dritschel, and Jewel Castro. An opening reception for the exhibit will be on Friday, March 7, 2008, from 8:00 p.m. until 12 midnight. Admission is $5 at the door. There will be live music throughout the evening. Cash bar available.

Famous Fictional: Portraits from Comics, Television and Movies

January 4 to January 28

Opening reception January 4, 7 pm to 11 pm

Mad Art Gallery is proud to present Famous Fictional featuring portraits from comics, television and movies. Work will include paintings, illustrations, and sculptures of some of the most famous, or infamous, characters from comics, television, and movies. This exhibit opens on January 4, 2008, and runs through January 28, 2008. Famous Fictional includes work from Brian Hurtt, Matt Kindt, Luby, Dan Zettwoch, Jason Robards, Anchovy, Dan Wilson, Brian Yap, Nathan Poetzscher, Jon Reed, Sacha Mardou, Sharlene Kindt, Matt Reedy, Jenny Cimino, Ron Weaver and more.

By the Numbers - new works by YOU

November 2 to November 30

Opening reception November 2, 7 pm to 11 pm

Mad Art Gallery proudly presents By The Numbers, new works by YOU, an homage to the paint by number phenomenon that introduced art to millions of Americans who had never before held a paintbrush. We are installing several large-scale paint by number canvases and inviting you to come make the art. Bring your painting smock. We will supply the paint, brushes and an evening of fun and creativity. Every man's a Rembrandt on Friday, November 2, 2007, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Mad Art Gallery.

Contemporary Women Artist Exhibition XIV

September 9 to September 29

Opening reception September 9, 6 pm to 10 pm

The 14th biennial Contemporary Women Artist Exhibition sponsored by the St. Louis Chapter of the Women's Caucus for Art. This exhibit runs from September 7 to 29 with a free opening reception on Friday, September 7 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Funding in part provided by the Missouri Arts Council.

Flight Risk

August 3 to August 30

Opening reception August 3, 7 pm to 11 pm

Mad Art Gallery proudly presents Flight Risk works by LJ Lindhurst, Timothy Meehan, and Jennifer Weigel. This exhibit will be on view from August 3 to August 30 with a free opening reception on Friday, August 3, 2007, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Cash bar available.

Creation of Fate

July 6 to July 30

Opening reception July 6, 7 pm to 11 pm

Mad Art Gallery proudly presents “Creation of Fate” new works by Veronica Blaha, Mike Calway-Fagen, and Amanda Wiles. This exhibit runs from July 6 to 30, 2007, with a free opening reception on Friday, July 6, 2007, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Julie Malone & Justin Visnesky

June 1 to June 30

Opening reception June 1, 7 pm to 11 pm

Mad Art Gallery presents “An Aerial Landscape” new paintings by Julie Malone and “Sometimes You Just Know” photographs by Justin Visnesky.

Cathy Breslaw & Kerry Zimmerman - Crossing Paths

May 11 to May 27

Opening reception May 11, 7 pm to 11 pm

Cathy Breslaw's work experiments with dissimilar manufactured materials, manipulating them in unfamiliar combinations. Kerry Zimmerman shoots photographs with a Holga, producing images that mirror her experiences as a newcomer to St. Louis.

Sarah Frost & Angela Malchionno

April 27 to May 4

Opening reception April 27, 7 pm to 11 pm

Sarah Frost's work examines our culture through the collection of its remains. Angela Malchionno's work incorporates printmaking and drawing into sculptural environments that often invite viewer participation.

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