- The Sheldon
was founded in The Sheldon’s Green Room.
When the Ethical Society relocated to St. Louis County in 1964, The Sheldon became primarily a music venue. Then, in 1974, a former singer with the Duke Ellington Orchestra purchased the facility, transforming The Sheldon into a church and the site for many jazz and gospel concerts. A California attorney with a love for chamber music purchased the building in 1984 at the urging of the Paganini String Quartet. He began operating The Sheldon in 1986 as a venue for concerts and community events.
Determined to preserve and establish The Sheldon as one of St. Louis’ greatest cultural resources, the non-profit Sheldon Arts Foundation was formed in 1988. The Foundation purchased the building in 1991, and today the Sheldon Arts Foundation is governed by a 45-member Board of Directors. The Sheldon Concert Hall is the site of over 300 events each year, including jazz, folk and classical music concerts, featuring artists such such as
Dave Brubeck ,Wynton Marsalis ,José Carreras ,Herbie Hancock ,Doc Watson ,Joan Baez ,Willie Nelson ,Julian Bream ,Itzhak Perlman ,B.B. King , andJessye Norman .The Sheldon's renovations continued in 2001 with the installation of five new stained glass windows designed by Rodney Winfield. His designs, called "Theme and Variation," are designed to be seen both during the day and at night.
The Sheldon is located in St. Louis’ Grand Center arts district.
heldon Art Galleries
The Sheldon Art Galleries encompass 7,000 square feet and feature exhibits on photography, architecture, St. Louis artists and collection, jazz history, emerging artists and children’s art. Over 20 changing exhibitions are held each year.
External links
* [http://www.TheSheldon.org The Sheldon Concert Hall]
* [http://www.TheSheldon.org/galleries.asp The Sheldon Art Galleries]
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