Saint Louis Story Stitchers Artists Collective presents Peace in the Prairie at Laumeier Sculpture Park. This original multimedia presentation explores the concepts of peace and violence, juxtaposing urban life as experienced by African American people living in the city of St. Louis, Missouri and the state's unique endangered prairie lands. 

Peace in the Prairie is a lively, multimedia presentation that combines original music, discussion, and storytelling with videography. It is unique to Missouri, generated by local artists and residents reflecting on loss and resilience in the human experience and rejuvenation in nature. 

On view June 15-29, 2021 / Aronson Fine Arts Center
Monday-Friday, 10 am - 4 pm
Saturdays, June 19 & 26, 10 am - 4 pm

Parental guidance: PG 13
Length: 1 hour 10 minutes (looping)

Story Stitchers lead artists involved in Peace in the Prairie include: Troy Anthony, KP Dennis, Ntegrity, Master Storyteller Bobby Norfolk, Superhood, and Susan Colangelo. Special guest artists include: legendary St. Louis soul and funk vocalist Roland Johnson and videographer Meghan Kirkwood, Assistant Professor of Art in the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis. These artists will also be joined by leading performing artists from Story Stitchers Youth Council, including Emeara Burns and Branden Lewis.

Peace in the Prairie expands the artistic body of work of African American artists in the Collective, addresses the community need of understanding violence while seeking peace, supports the exploration of new natural settings by both artists and audiences, and supports the greater understanding of Missouri's unique natural heritage in its native prairie lands.