The Pulitzer Arts Foundation is dedicated to bringing world-class art and exhibitions to the St. Louis region. Located in the Grand Center Arts District, the museum presents widely acclaimed exhibitions of contemporary and historic art in its landmark building designed by celebrated architect Tadao Ando. Open and free to all, the Pulitzer is a cultural and civic asset to the St. Louis community and a popular destination for visitors from around the world.

In addition to the museum, the Pulitzer campus has several outdoor spaces, including Park-Like—a native garden, the Spring Church—an open air stone pavilion and beloved local landmark, and the Tree Grove—a shady picnic spot.

The Pulitzer Arts Foundation was founded in 2001 by Emily Rauh Pulitzer, curator, philanthropist, and arts patron. With extraordinary vision, generosity, and commitment to St. Louis, Emily and Joseph Pulitzer Jr. invited Tadao Ando to design what has become a place for art, architecture, and ideas.

To complement Ando’s architecture, Emily Pulitzer invited artists Richard Serra and Ellsworth Kelly to create new artworks for the building. Kelly’s site-specific wall sculpture Blue Black was made for the museum’s Main Gallery. Serra’s Joe—named in homage to the late Joseph Pulitzer Jr.—was installed in the outdoor courtyard.

From its beginning, the Pulitzer has presented a wide range of exhibitions featuring historic and contemporary art from around the world and exploring a diverse array of themes and ideas. Recent highlights have included Barbara Chase-Riboud Monumentale: The Bronzes (2022-23); Hannah Wilke: Art for Life’s Sake (2022); Terry Adkins: Resounding (2020-21); Striking Power: Iconoclasm in Ancient Egypt (2019); Ruth Asawa: Life’s Work (2018-19); Blue Black, curated by artist Glenn Ligon (2017); Medardo Rosso: Experiments in Light and Form (2016-17). These exhibitions are complemented by a wide range of free programs, ranging from talks to concerts, literary readings, dance, performances, and wellness workshops.