<em>Yowshien Kuo: Sufferingly Politely,</em> installation view, <em>Great Rivers Biennial 2022: Yowshien Kuo, Yvonne Osei, Jon Young,</em> Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, September 9, 2022–February 12, 2023. Photo: Dusty Kessler.
Yowshien Kuo: Sufferingly Politely, installation view, Great Rivers Biennial 2022: Yowshien Kuo, Yvonne Osei, Jon Young, Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, September 9, 2022–February 12, 2023. Photo: Dusty Kessler.

Great Rivers Biennial

Established in 2003, the Great Rivers Biennial is a collaborative exhibition program presented by CAM and the Gateway Foundation. The initiative identifies talented emerging and mid-career artists working in the greater St. Louis metro area, provides them with financial assistance, and elevates their profile across the Midwest and national art communities.

Great Rivers Biennial 2026

CAM and Gateway Foundation are proud to announce the winners of the Great Rivers Biennial 2026 (GRB) program: Vaughn Davis Jr., Lauren dela Roche, and Vincent Stemmler.

Great Rivers Biennial Application Workshop

Artists interested in applying for Great Rivers Biennial 2026 are invited to join CAM staff and Midwest Artist Project Services co-founder Brigid Flynn at the Museum for an application workshop.

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