What's New in 2026 for The Brand Stand STL Art Gallery

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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 takes a pre-existing image, breaks it down, and then builds it up until it becomes something completely new and different. Working intuitively, Laura combines images from multiple sources and lets her subconscious lead her to new places.  

Next up is the mind bending organic sculpture of David Hults, a multidisciplinary Resonant Artist who creates uplifting objects and spaces from natural, industrial and upcycled materials for the Beings of the Earth, so they can bridge the gap of perception to resonate with their environment and the sacred, metaphysical world where they live and love. 

Diane Lamboley’s work explores the intersection of nature, memory, and emotional landscape through a poetic lens. Her photography is recognized for its quiet intensity, evocative use of color, and painterly sensibility that blurs the line between realism and abstraction. With a strong eye for light and atmosphere, she creates images that invite reflection and connection, often capturing fleeting moments that speak to something deeper and timeless. Diane approaches color as an emotional language—one that can evoke memory, silence, and wonder. 

Call of the Ancients, Joseph Gody

The stunning art of Joseph Gody, a Tanzanian visual artist, is rooted in the traditions and daily rhythms of Tanzanian life.  His work blends realistic form with emotional and spiritual nuance. Many of his portraits focus on the eyes of animals—an intentional choice that invites the viewer into a shared emotional experience. Each piece becomes a silent conversation, a visual prayer, and an offering of presence.  Joseph views art as a sacred dialogue—an act of reverence and reflection. For him, painting is a spiritual practice that allows him to process the world and communicate across language and cultural barriers. 

De’Joneiro Jones’ bold abstract paintings speak of history, memory and family.  He is the box they check - relegated, forgotten, abused. He uses abstract designs full of vibrant hues and dynamic forms to give voice to his ancestors and remember our struggles.

Tempest, Christopher Thomas

Christopher Thomas’ evocative charcoal portraits explore the layered intersections of spirituality, African culture, and the lived Black experience. Drawing from dreams, ancestral connections, and his own spiritual path, Thomas creates powerful visual narratives that challenge the social constructs imposed on Black identity in America. Through his portraits, he invites audiences to reflect on their complicity, their healing, and their potential for transformation. His works resonate with hidden symbolism and spiritual depth, creating a dialogue between ancestral wisdom and contemporary truth. Thomas’s practice is more than visual — it is a call to remember, to witness, and to reclaim a path toward collective liberation. 

Color is Alexandra Holekamp’s language—bold and vibrant. She paints mostly from imagination, but her heart is always somewhere near the ocean. Her work channels the pulse of the tropics: sun-soaked energy, salt in the air, freedom in every brushstroke. Each piece is meant to lift the spirit and spark joy. Alexandra wants people to feel alive when they look at her art—like they’ve stepped into a world that consists of endless color.

Starburst, Jerry Summers

Jerry Summers uses oil, acrylics and poured paint. His passion for geometrics is expressed in his abstract creations. He enjoys listening to his clients and friends, who try to decipher what they see in his paintings. It's amazing how many whales, cats, ghosts and monkeys they see that he never intended. Jerry also creates a variety of wood art sculptures that hang in such faraway places as New York and Texas. 

EVENTS

Our first events of 2026 are a coffee chat with Ellen & Julie, and the opening reception for Laura Singer’s exhibit (see above for information on the artist).  For details and to register, check out the Events page on our website. 

Other events we plan for 2026 include collaborations with other businesses to provide yoga classes, etc., classes taught by our artists and periodic informal Saturday morning coffee chats.  Be sure to check our website regularly o keep up to date on our events.

BLOGS & NEWSLETTERS

We will be posting new blogs on Julie’s favorite artists, topics related to art techniques and media, artist spotlights, etc.  Also, check out our previous blogs on the website covering topics such as artist branding and how to value art. We will continue to send out newsletters to apprise you of our upcoming events, link you to our blogs, show you our artists, etc.  Please subscribe to the newsletter on our website to receive them via e-mail.  

BUSINESS BRANDING

And don’t forget we also offer a full line of business branding services.   Check out our website for more details.