Portrait of Bessie Potter Vonnoh , Robert Vonnoh, 1907, en.wikipedia.org Bessie Potter Vonnoh (1872 – 1955) was an American sculptress remembered for her elegant garden fountains and small-scale bronze domestic subjects. She was born in St. Louis to Alexander and Mary Potter, native Ohioans.  By 1877, she was living in Chicago with her  mother.  Vonnoh enjoyed art at an early age and enrolled in the Art Institute of Chicago in 1886, at age fourteen.  The famous American scul

** All images copyright of The Brand Stand STL and/or the respective artist You might be wondering what The Brand Stand STL Gallery has planned for 2026.  We have lots of exciting events, exhibits, newsletters and blog posts to enjoy in the year ahead.   EXHIBITS Before the Storm , Laura Singer We kick off the new year with an exhibit of dazzling digital prints by Laura Singer, a local artist inspired by the interplay between both the microscopic and macroscopic worlds. She t

** All images copyright of The Brand Stand STL and/or the respective artist A successful buyer of art considers many factors when selecting pieces for purchase.  This blog will provide an overview of some of those factors to assist beginning buyers in entering the collecting market. Browsing Artwork at The Brand Stand STL Art Gallery ARTIST’S CREDENTIALS The artist’s background, training and exhibition history play a major role in determining the value of an artwork.  Conside