Lindsay Braman is a therapist and mental health illustrator who creates engaging visual representations of complex topics in psychology and mental health from a lovingly restored 100-year-old service station in Saint Louis, Missouri's Cherokee Arts District. Lindsay's work seeks to increase accessibility to mental health education in order help everyone care a little better for ourselves and others. Lindsay's work has been featured by the Museum of Modern Art and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, as well as Forbes, Buzzfeed, The Mighty, and more. Learn more at lindsaybraman.com

While Eldtricth Brothers is best known for tattoos, the shop is an artistic collective made up of talented artists who work not just on human canvases but in other media in the shop’s Cross Media Arts creator space. Learn more online or on Instagram.

This letterpress design studio combines traditional and modern printing technology and innovations to create unique pieces from posters to prints to business cards to wedding invitations. Stop by the studio by appointment to browse the pieces or commission something new. Or shop from them at firecrackerpress.com.

The studio space is home to various types of sculpture, from classically inspired to fantastical topics to erotic art to illuminated pieces. Artist Philip Hitchcock boasts solo exhibits, a piece in the permanent collection at the St. Louis University Museum of Art, a bust at The Chaifetz, and more. Browse the work, plus contact the artist to see pieces in person at hitchcockdesigns.com.

Louise, the artist behind the L.A. Marler Gallery, blends original photography and graphic art to create pop-art style pieces. Her subjects feature typewriters, retro radios, mid century TVs, vintage camera art and more. Stop by the gallery, or order at lamarler.com; she ships anywhere. 

Described as “an expansive platform for art, thought, and action,” The Luminary hosts an active roster of exhibitions, performances, residencies, and more to bring issues-minded art to the masses. Visit theluminaryarts.com to learn more about current exhibitions and how to plan your visit. 

Owner and artist Matt Faupel uses driftwood, dead trees, and unwanted woods to create functional art inspired by nature. With sustainability and wise use of resources at its core, Missouri Nature Art is designed with a purpose—and the result is gorgeous. Stop by the space, or shop now at missourinatureart.com.

The Screwed Arts Collective was formed by nine Saint Louis artists—visual, musicians, and more—to create a space for collaborative work and other projects. The Cherokee-based collective includes many of St. Louis’s most well-known creators of public art, including Damon Davis, Jason Spencer (aka Killer Napkins), 18&Counting, Bryan Walsh, Kiki Salem, Kris Mosby, Jacob Berkowitz and many others. Follow them on Instagram to learn more.

The talented Mark Sheppard creates fine art originals, which he displays and sells in his whimsical and fascinating studio on Cherokee Street. Find skeletons playing the violin, opossums driving four-wheelers and countless other unimaginable creations. In addition to art, you can purchase stickers and apparel featuring Sheppard’s one-of-a-kind creations. Learn more about Sheppard Studios online, or visit the shop every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 11am-5pm. 

Untitled Fine Art features some of St. Louis’ most exciting pieces, including temporary exhibitions. The gallery’s Facebook page describes its ethos perfectly: “Whether you are a serious collector or just a curious mind, our gallery is something to see.” 

Want to support local artist? Stop by Cherokee Street's Virtuoso Collective, a collective made up of roughly 30 artists that live or work on the street. The storefront at 2616 creates a unique retail experience to shop from a range of local artists across a variety of mediums — from photography, jewlery, paintings, sculpture and ceramics. 
Check out their instagram page for more information, or stop by Tuesday-Sunday, 12-7pm.

Catch a local band. See dance unfold. Watch a Christmas special parody of Gremlins. Cherokee Street boasts a wide array of performing arts organizations, from music venues to theater groups — and it’s the people that keep it running, says Ron Strawbridge of Cherokee Street Theater Company.

“The acts of passionately pursuing artist endeavors are encouraged and supported by our community,” he said. “We get to build theatrical experiences for probably the most diverse audience in St. Louis. Art experiences on Cherokee Street, like the people, often challenge prevailing norms and provoke critical thinking while allowing marginalized individuals to freely and openly explore and express their own identities. This is the key to the culture and character of Cherokee Street.”

Read on to learn more about the performing arts on Cherokee.

The historic Casa Loma Ballroom has hosted some of jazz music’s most venerable acts, and now serves as a beloved wedding and events venue. In addition, the venue hosts music acts and other special events—including the popular Glory Pro Wrestling. Click here to view the events calendar.  

In the heart of Cherokee Street, The Golden Record features the best of local and national music acts, as well as special events, with a 700+ capacity. Shows span a variety of genres, from country crooners from Nashville to local punk & metal bands, and everything in between. Get your tickets to upcoming shows here.

EncoreSTL is a digital media and live production company that hosts theater productions and other events, as well as leads youth programs, all to make the arts accessible. Events include shows, digital live events, and festivals. Follow on Instagram to stay up to date. 

Moshmellow hosts diy and traveling musicians at the corner of Cherokee and Jefferson. The space was once the home to FOAM which also welcomed a range of shows in the same space. Operated by Trammel Horton, Moshmellow's span a wide range of genres from metal to jazz. See their upcoming shows on Instagram.

This amazing organization provides free access to pianos, from lessons and classes to special events and beginner piano camps. In addition to sourcing and delivering pianos to deserving families, Pianos for People is a major contributor to the fabric of Cherokee Street—from hosting Piano Slams to participating in the Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl. Learn more about their mission, including how to get involved, here.

Yaquis on Cherokee is not just the home of some of the best pizza in St. Louis, but some of the best musical acts as well. Every day of the year, the space hosts free performances by local musicians, with an emphasis on jazz acts. See the music calendar here. 

The Cherokee Street neighborhood is no stranger to events that uplift, elevate, and celebrate art for the public. Matty Kleinberg, printmaker and organizing partner behind the Print Bazaar on Cherokee, says the vibrancy of the street makes it a natural place to host these types of festivals. “Even on my quickest visit to Cherokee Street, the diversity of colors, sounds, food, and artistic expression is upfront and always fresh,” he said. “In turn, those experiences encourage a joyful creativity and desire to add to the mixing pot.”

Christian Frommelt, of the Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl, agreed. “Cherokee Street is such a rich and unique place for public art events because, more than a commercial district, we are a community,” he said. “People should visit Cherokee Street because these values belong to a consistent process of work-pleasure that creates an ever-changing, ever-enriching environment where arts, entrepreneurism, and comradeship converge.”

To stay up-to-date on the latest Cherokee Street events, check out the Cherokee Street events calendar. 

The inaugural event was hosted in the lead up to Mardi Gras in February of 2022, and showcases the best of St. Louis’ brass bands. This unforgettable event brings the crowd to its feet year after year in true St. Louis fashion, and has grown to add a music crawl at Cherokee Street’s bars before the show. See photos from past events here.

This standout event fills one mile of Cherokee Street with the best in local beer and art. Enjoy tastings on 25+ unique brews, curated by the St. Louis Hop Shop, with art curated by Screwed Arts Collective. Live performances, painting and art both indoor and out, and specials from local businesses round out the action. Learn more here.

Mark your calendars for the first Saturday in November! During the Cherokee Jazz Crawl, each corner of Cherokee boasts lively performances from swing dancers to blue musicians—and even a 2nd line parade. Performances are free, all-ages and open to the public. Learn more about this year’s upcoming event.

Conceived in 2012, LoFi Cherokee is best described as a hybrid event that brings music, video, social media and St. Louis city culture together. 10+ bands or solo acts, from new unknowns to veterans of the music scene, will convene in various shops for live music video shoots over the course of a single day. The high-quality performance videos showcase a sample of the diversity of talent of the STL music scene, and reflect the energy of one of St. Louis’ most dynamic commercial districts. Learn more about the event here.

Did you know that Cherokee Street is home to one of the largest print sales in the Midwest? The Cherokee Print Bazaar is a can’t miss event that showcases local and regional woodcutters, etchers, letterpressers, screen printers, lithographers, and fabric printers. The event takes place on the first Saturday of December, and features festivities from local businesses and venues as well as holiday treats and trinkets. Learn more about the event here.