Interdisciplinary St. Louis artist Jen Everett will discuss her work in the Elevate exhibition at 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis, joined by artist-scholar Dr. Blair Ebony Smith. The conversation will focus on themes of Black interiority, memory, archives, deep listening, sound, and collaboration, followed by an audience Q&A. The event takes place on April 26, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
This event matters because it brings together an artist and a scholar to explore how sound and listening can deepen understanding of Black interiority and archival practices, offering the public a rare chance to engage directly with the creative process. It also highlights 21c Museum Hotel's role in supporting contemporary art dialogue outside traditional museum settings.