Arts group Counterpublic will boost the International Institute’s community outreach

Reported by St. Louis Public Radio

A partnership between the International Institute of St. Louis and Counterpublic will help the institute rebuild a bit of the capacity it lost earlier this year due to budget cuts.

The International Institute furloughed 60% of its workforce in February after the Trump administration suspended refugee resettlement and refused to distribute funds that had been approved by Congress.

Counterpublic is now sponsoring a newly created public outreach position to assist with the institute’s typical efforts and also help prepare for the 2026 Counterpublic exhibition. The institute’s headquarters and campus in Tower Grove East will be a key location for the public art display. Read more.