The Sheldon

A special night of music — times two! Grammy Award-winning guitarist Tommy Emmanuel, CGP brings his Living In The Light Tour to The Sheldon for two nights this January.

From the Sydney Opera House to Carnegie Hall, Emmanuel has spent decades captivating audiences with his extraordinary fingerstyle playing, collaborating along the way with guitar greats including Les Paul, Mark Knopfler, Jason Isbell, and Billy Strings.

Now, he’s bringing the guitars and the songs to The Sheldon.

January 21+ 22, 2027

Tickets on sale now!
https://www.metrotix.com/events/detail/tommy-emmanuel-cgp

What a night! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening of In Blackest Shade, In Darkest Light. It was wonderful to see our galleries filled with so many people experiencing this exhibition for the first time.

And if you missed opening night, you haven’t missed the exhibition. In Blackest Shade, In Darkest Light is on view at The Sheldon through February 6, 2027.

Our galleries are always FREE and open:
Wednesday–Friday | 12–5 p.m.
Saturday | 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Photography by Adrian Tatum

📣JUST ANNOUNCED: Tommy Emmanuel, CGP brings his Living In The Light Tour to The Sheldon for two nights this January.

Hailed by NPR’s World Cafe as “one of the best acoustic guitarists in the world,” the Grammy Award winner has toured with Eric Clapton and John Denver and collaborated with Les Paul, Mark Knopfler, Joe Walsh, Jason Isbell, Billy Strings, and more.

Two nights. One of the world’s great acoustic guitarists. Live at The Sheldon.

Tommy Emmanuel, CGP
January 21+ 22, 2027

Tickets on sale Friday at 10 a.m. ⏰

Five things to know about In Blackest Shade, In Darkest Light — including two ways to experience it this week. 
 
THURSDAY, SEPT. 10 | 6–8 P.M.
Opening Reception
Explore the exhibition, DJ Limewire Prime on the plaza, and drinks available for purchase.
 
FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 | 6 P.M.
Artist Talk
Go deeper into the exhibition with a conversation led by artist and curator Patrick Earl Hammie.
 
** Both events are FREE + open to the public. **
 
In Blackest Shade, In Darkest Light is on view at The Sheldon through Feb. 6, 2027. Visit the link in our bio to learn more.

Read more about our upcoming Gallery Opening: In Blackest Shade, In Darkest Light, including an interview with artist and curator Patrick Earl Hammie, in St. Louis Magazine.

‘In Blackest Shade, In Darkest Light’ combines sci-fi and the Black experience at The Sheldon The Sheldon Art Galleries’ newest exhibition, In Blackest Shade, In Darkest Light, opens on September 10, bringing a plethora of community-focused artwork to the Grand Center exhibition space. The show, curated by University of Illinois professor and artist Patrick Earl Hammie, will display work f...

This blank canvas will look very different a week from now.

The walls are being prepped and installation is about to begin for In Blackest Shade, In Darkest Light, opening next Thursday, September 10.

Join us for the Opening Reception:
Thursday, September 10 | 6–8 p.m.
Free and open to the public

Details at the link in bio.

This blank canvas will look very different a week from now.

The walls are being prepped and installation is about to begin for In Blackest Shade, In Darkest Light, opening next Thursday, September 10.

Join us for the Gallery Opening: In Blackest Shade, In Darkest Light
Thursday, September 10 | 6–8 p.m.
Free and open to the public

RSVP + details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DgNZKH5xM/?mibextid=wwXIfr