The 2024–2025 Community Report

Guided by community engagement, each Counterpublic exhibition focuses on a new set of dynamic sites and questions. Embedding ourselves within the fabric of St. Louis, we work alongside residents, community leaders, and artists to shape each three-year exhibition cycle. Listening and learning with our community is essential and ongoing - guiding partnerships, exhibitions sites, and themes for the exhibition.

The Community Engagement Report is a milestone moment within our exhibition cycle. The 2024-2025 report shares our process and methods leading to valuable learning through direct conversation with thousands of St. Louis residents over the last 18 months. We spoke with 1,400 St. Louisans of all ages, gathered 775 written responses, and spent over 230 hours across 25 neighborhoods throughout the region. These learnings serve as the foundation for the 2026 exhibition, guiding us in building a future rooted in collaboration, resilience, and transformation.

A heartfelt thank you to the St. Louisans and community collaborators who contributed valuable input for this report.