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Site Map: The Ville

Located in North St. Louis, The Ville, one of the city’s most significant Black neighborhoods, situates projects engaging the urgencies of rebuilding and reimagining civic space following a devastating tornado in 2025. Centered around the historic Sumner High School, whose alumni include Tina Turner, Arthur Ashe, Dick Gregory, and Grace Bumbry, Counterpublic has continued to collaborate with the school and its students in shaping new works. Across surrounding neighborhood lots, churches, and community centers, artists propose vibrant approaches to history and resilient futures.

Counterpublic Visitor Hub open Thurs–Sun, 10 am–5 pm at 4140 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive.

Accessibility: The hub is ADA accessible and fully indoors with heating, cooling, and restrooms. Artworks are located in multiple locations across The Ville neighborhood. Sidewalks may be missing or unnavigable. See address locations with each artwork. Free street parking is available at all locations.

01 Arrow Radio

Arrow Radio

Artist Dail Chambers

Address 4140, Doctor Martin Luther King Drive, St. Louis, Missouri, 63113

Details By appointment only. More details below.

2026 On view

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02 A Place to Put Your Things

A Place to Put Your Things

Artist Sandra Brewster

Address 2424, Belle Glade Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, 63113

Details Powder-coated steel, stainless steel

2026 On view

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03 Appreciate [The Ville]

Appreciate [The Ville]

Artist Brianna Leatherbury

Address 2510, Belle Glade Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, 63113

Details Rammed earth, reclaimed phosphate, land

2026 On view

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04 Margaret Honda

Margaret Honda

Artist Margaret Honda

Address 4155, Kennerly Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, 63113

Details Brick, composite deck boards

2026 On view

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05 People’s Art and Recreation Center (PARC)

People’s Art and Recreation Center (PARC)

Artist People’s Art and Recreation Center

Address 4206, Kennerly Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, 63113

2026 On view

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06 Miss Othmar School for Teachers: Simmons Elementary School

Miss Othmar School for Teachers: Simmons Elementary School

Artist Timmy Simonds

Address 4318, Saint Louis Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, 63113

Details Decommissioned parachute, facade corner mount

2026 On view

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07 Miss Othmar School for Teachers: Turner Middle School

Miss Othmar School for Teachers: Turner Middle School

Artist Timmy Simonds

Address 2615, Billups Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, 63113

Details Decommissioned parachute, re-established 40-foot flagpole

2026 On view

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08 Miss Othmar School for Teachers: Sumner High School

Miss Othmar School for Teachers: Sumner High School

Artist Timmy Simonds

Address 4248, Cottage Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, 63113

Details Decommissioned parachute, 25-foot flagpole

2026 On view

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09 TT The River Won’t Stop (or, A Stomping Horse)

TT The River Won’t Stop (or, A Stomping Horse)

Artist Tony Cokes

Address 2401, Annie Malone Drive, St. Louis, Missouri, 63113

2026 On view

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10 Notebook of Return

Notebook of Return

Artist Jean-Marc Bullet + Céline Semaan

Address 2401, Annie Malone Drive, St. Louis, Missouri, 63113

Details Simultaneous harvest at six gardens around the Great Loop. Notebook of Return is partnership with the Toronto Biennial of Art.

2026 On view

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11 Meet Me in St. Louis

Meet Me in St. Louis

Artist Jamie Lee Harris

Address 4140, Doctor Martin Luther King Drive, St. Louis, Missouri, 63113

Details Wood, brick, gold luster

2026 On view

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12 Reflected Memory on Traced Ground

Reflected Memory on Traced Ground

Artist Occupy Vacancy

Address 4016, Enright Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, 63108

Details Brick, mirror, door, flowers, shrubs, trees

2026 On view

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