MANGROVE is an artist-led platform uplifting immigrant, minorities and first and second generation voices through exhibitions and public programming. Its inaugural edition launches in 2026 at H.I. Space Gallery.
MANGROVE centers migration, identity, and cultural memory while building supportive networks for underrepresented artists. Through dialogue-driven, community-based experiences, we aim to reshape the arts ecosystem with inclusivity and care at its core.
Founded by Venezuelan artists living and working in St. Louis, MANGROVE responds to a growing need for visibility and community among artists whose stories are too often sidelined in the cultural landscape.
Through exhibitions, workshops, and public programming, MANGROVE offers space for artists to reflect on their lived experiences, exploring themes such as migration, displacement, belonging, and identity, to engage audiences in dialogue around these shared realities.
2026 Edition
The first edition of MANGROVE launches in March 2026 at our partner venue, H.I. Space Gallery (St. Louis, MO). It includes:
- A group exhibition featuring artists from local and regional communities
- Participatory workshops led by some exhibiting artists
- Community events focused on storytelling, cultural exchange, and collaborative art-making
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Eligibility: Immigrant, minorities and first and second generation artists of any discipline (visual, installation, interdisciplinary, etc.)
Location: Priority is given to artists based in St. Louis and the Midwest, but others working in relevant themes are encouraged to apply
Focus: Artists exploring themes of migration, cultural identity, belonging, and displacement
Selection: Based on artistic merit, and alignment with the project’s values.
Submission Opens: October 15, 2025
Deadline: December 10, 2025
Funding for MANGROVE was provided by The Luminary’s Futures Fund, a regional
regranting initiative made possible by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.
regranting initiative made possible by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.
In partnership with H.I Space