Operations
What are Citygarden's hours of operation?
Citygarden shares the same hours as all parks in the St. Louis Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry: sunrise to 10 pm daily, 365 days a year.
Is there a fee to enter Citygarden?
No, Citygarden is free to the public.
Are tours of Citygarden available?
A self-guided audio tour of the sculpture is available by dialing 314-802-9571 on your mobile phone, or by downloading it from iTunes.
Do I need to make special arrangements if I want to bring a group to Citygarden?
No, Citygarden does not require advance notification for group visits.
Is Citygarden accessible to people with disabilities?
All of Citygarden is ADA compliant. Handicapped parking is available at Eighth and Chestnut Streets.
Are wheelchairs for rent at Citygarden?
No, the garden offers no rentals of any kind.
Are dogs allowed in Citygarden?
Yes. But please use the baggies you'll find there to clean up.
Are there places to eat in Citygarden?
Yes. The Terrace View is open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. If you bring your own food, you can also picnic in the garden. However, barbecue grills are prohibited.
Is alcohol permitted in Citygarden?
Not without a permit.
Are Citygarden souvenirs available?
Not at this time.
How can I request a brochure about Citygarden?
Brochures are available on site in centrally located boxes. You can also request a brochure by sending an email to info@citygardenstl.org.
Where can I inquire about lost and found items?
For information about lost or found, please call the City Parks Division at (314) 289-5300?
Is the garden available for weddings and other private events?
Not at this time. The garden is part of the City parks operation and is for the enjoyment of the public.
Is there security at Citygarden?
The City, which owns the two blocks on which Citygarden is located, as well as the site improvements, provides security as it does for any of its property. Gateway Foundation is supplementing that security with 24/7 camera observation, as well as on- site security personnel. In addition, the site will be well-lit and under constant camera observation.
Art
Who selected the sculpture?
Gateway Foundation's board of trustees chose all 24 pieces of sculpture.
Was all the art acquired new, or did you already own some of it? In other words, was it all acquired for this space? Were any pieces commissioned for this space?
Gateway Foundation already owned two of the 24 sculptures. The rest were acquired for this space through galleries and dealers. There are two commissioned works: Big White Gloves, Big Four Wheels, by Jim Dine; and a special casting of General Bronze, by Marisol, which will arrive in 2010.
What were the criteria for selecting the 24 pieces?
The two dozen pieces show great variety: in size - from monumental to human scale; in medium - bronze, stainless steel, cast aluminum, polyester and fiberglass, and LED, among others; and in style and mood - from whimsical, tongue-in-cheek, and fun to somber and mysterious; from figurative and classical to abstract; from elegant, lyrical, and sensuous to geometrical and edgy and surprising. But two qualities apply to every one of the 24 pieces: extraordinary quality, and an intention of stimulating a relationship with the viewer. Like Citygarden itself, the art is meant to engage.
How will you use the video wall?
It will display video art, movies, etc. In the first year, there will be quarterly shows, each curated by a different local art institution - the Contemporary Art Museum, the Pulitzer Foundation, the Mildred R. Kemper Museum (WU), and the Saint Louis Art Museum.
Ownership and Financial
Who owns Citygarden?
Under a cooperation agreement approved by the City of St. Louis and Gateway Foundation in July 2007, the City owns the site improvements and will continue to own the land. The not-for-profit Gateway Foundation provided the funding for the design and construction of Citygarden, and owns the art, has agreed to maintain the site for the next 15 years.
What is the cost of the garden? Who is paying for it?
Gateway Foundation has invested $25-$30 million for design, construction, and front-end "soft costs," such as legal support, education materials, financing, anticipated expenses for security and insurance, etc. The cost of the sculpture purchased by Gateway Foundation is additional. Going forward, the foundation will pay for all costs of Citygarden except water and electricity.
What is the Gateway Foundation?
Founded in 1985 by Aaron Fischer, a St. Louis businessman, and his wife, Teresa, the Gateway Foundation seeks to enrich life and culture in the St. Louis area by supporting efforts to improve and enhance public spaces, as well as acquire, create and place public art around the St. Louis region. From prominent public sites downtown to community college campuses in St. Louis County, the Foundation has purchased and installed 26 sculptures in the area, not counting the 24 pieces at Citygarden. The Foundation also has arranged for and funded the lighting of the Gateway Arch, the Old Courthouse, the Civil Courts Building, the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park, and other prominent structures, and has funded the building of numerous city playgrounds and parks. More information is available at www.gateway-foundation.org.
What are Citygarden's hours of operation?
Citygarden shares the same hours as all parks in the St. Louis Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry: sunrise to 10 pm daily, 365 days a year.
Is there a fee to enter Citygarden?
No, Citygarden is free to the public.
Are tours of Citygarden available?
A self-guided audio tour of the sculpture is available by dialing 314-802-9571 on your mobile phone, or by downloading it from iTunes.
Do I need to make special arrangements if I want to bring a group to Citygarden?
No, Citygarden does not require advance notification for group visits.
Is Citygarden accessible to people with disabilities?
All of Citygarden is ADA compliant. Handicapped parking is available at Eighth and Chestnut Streets.
Are wheelchairs for rent at Citygarden?
No, the garden offers no rentals of any kind.
Are dogs allowed in Citygarden?
Yes. But please use the baggies you'll find there to clean up.
Are there places to eat in Citygarden?
Yes. The Terrace View is open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. If you bring your own food, you can also picnic in the garden. However, barbecue grills are prohibited.
Is alcohol permitted in Citygarden?
Not without a permit.
Are Citygarden souvenirs available?
Not at this time.
How can I request a brochure about Citygarden?
Brochures are available on site in centrally located boxes. You can also request a brochure by sending an email to info@citygardenstl.org.
Where can I inquire about lost and found items?
For information about lost or found, please call the City Parks Division at (314) 289-5300?
Is the garden available for weddings and other private events?
Not at this time. The garden is part of the City parks operation and is for the enjoyment of the public.
Is there security at Citygarden?
The City, which owns the two blocks on which Citygarden is located, as well as the site improvements, provides security as it does for any of its property. Gateway Foundation is supplementing that security with 24/7 camera observation, as well as on- site security personnel. In addition, the site will be well-lit and under constant camera observation.
Art
Who selected the sculpture?
Gateway Foundation's board of trustees chose all 24 pieces of sculpture.
Was all the art acquired new, or did you already own some of it? In other words, was it all acquired for this space? Were any pieces commissioned for this space?
Gateway Foundation already owned two of the 24 sculptures. The rest were acquired for this space through galleries and dealers. There are two commissioned works: Big White Gloves, Big Four Wheels, by Jim Dine; and a special casting of General Bronze, by Marisol, which will arrive in 2010.
What were the criteria for selecting the 24 pieces?
The two dozen pieces show great variety: in size - from monumental to human scale; in medium - bronze, stainless steel, cast aluminum, polyester and fiberglass, and LED, among others; and in style and mood - from whimsical, tongue-in-cheek, and fun to somber and mysterious; from figurative and classical to abstract; from elegant, lyrical, and sensuous to geometrical and edgy and surprising. But two qualities apply to every one of the 24 pieces: extraordinary quality, and an intention of stimulating a relationship with the viewer. Like Citygarden itself, the art is meant to engage.
How will you use the video wall?
It will display video art, movies, etc. In the first year, there will be quarterly shows, each curated by a different local art institution - the Contemporary Art Museum, the Pulitzer Foundation, the Mildred R. Kemper Museum (WU), and the Saint Louis Art Museum.
Ownership and Financial
Who owns Citygarden?
Under a cooperation agreement approved by the City of St. Louis and Gateway Foundation in July 2007, the City owns the site improvements and will continue to own the land. The not-for-profit Gateway Foundation provided the funding for the design and construction of Citygarden, and owns the art, has agreed to maintain the site for the next 15 years.
What is the cost of the garden? Who is paying for it?
Gateway Foundation has invested $25-$30 million for design, construction, and front-end "soft costs," such as legal support, education materials, financing, anticipated expenses for security and insurance, etc. The cost of the sculpture purchased by Gateway Foundation is additional. Going forward, the foundation will pay for all costs of Citygarden except water and electricity.
What is the Gateway Foundation?
Founded in 1985 by Aaron Fischer, a St. Louis businessman, and his wife, Teresa, the Gateway Foundation seeks to enrich life and culture in the St. Louis area by supporting efforts to improve and enhance public spaces, as well as acquire, create and place public art around the St. Louis region. From prominent public sites downtown to community college campuses in St. Louis County, the Foundation has purchased and installed 26 sculptures in the area, not counting the 24 pieces at Citygarden. The Foundation also has arranged for and funded the lighting of the Gateway Arch, the Old Courthouse, the Civil Courts Building, the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park, and other prominent structures, and has funded the building of numerous city playgrounds and parks. More information is available at www.gateway-foundation.org.
