Banner Photo _”Encaustic Dream” (Egyptian gold weights nestled in a bed of pigmented wax and resin) by Adelia Parker-Castro

The Arts Group of Union Avenue (AGUA) welcomes you to the GRETCHEN BRIGHAM GALLERY

featuring the art of

Adelia Parker-Castro

“One Family, One World”

The Gretchen Brigham Gallery is pleased to invite you to visit the exhibit
The gallery is open Monday - Friday from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Enter Lighted Parking Lot from Enright Ave.

One Family, One World

Internationally recognized mixed-media artist, educator, and humanitarian Adelia Parker-Castro invites the community to experience One Family, One World, an inspiring exhibition that celebrates the shared humanity connecting people across cultures. Through photography, fiber art, collage, pottery, and striking life-sized papier-mâché figures, Adelia’s work reflects a lifetime of travel, learning, and artistic expression. Many pieces draw from her journeys to India and other parts of the world, capturing the faces, stories, and traditions of people she considers part of her global family.

Rooted in a personal history of resilience and a lifelong commitment to community service, Adelia has dedicated her career to art education, cultural understanding, and creative advocacy. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, while her teaching and outreach efforts have inspired countless students and community members. Throughout her art, she seeks to highlight the goodness, dignity, and interconnectedness found in people everywhere, using color, texture, and imagery to tell stories that resonate across borders.

On Saturday, October 3, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., guests gathered for an unforgettable evening of art, conversation, and connection. Attendees enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, viewed videos, and had the opportunity to meet Adelia while exploring this remarkable collection firsthand. One Family, One World was a moving celebration of culture, creativity, and the enduring bonds that unite us all. Adelia’s closing reception will take place on Saturday, November 28, from 3 to 5 p.m., offering one final opportunity to experience the exhibition and celebrate its lasting impact.

Gallery Information

The gallery is open Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Union Avenue Christian Church
733 N. Union Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108

Parking is available behind the church. If you have questions or need directions, please contact our church administrator, Warren, who will be happy to assist you. We look forward to welcoming you to this meaningful and inspiring exhibition.

Here's polished webpage copy based on the text in tradition.pdf: [tradition | PDF]

Guardian of Tradition

For generations, the garden was more than a place to grow food. It was a place where knowledge, values, and family traditions were passed from one generation to the next.

Each spring, Grandaddy carefully tilled the soil, preparing the garden bed for Grandma. By his side, I learned how to sow seeds and tend the earth. Throughout the growing season, we worked together, hoeing rows and pulling weeds, nurturing the vegetables that would sustain us through the year.

When autumn arrived, we harvested the fruits of our labor. Grandma preserved and canned the bounty, shared it with neighbors and community members, and transformed it into memorable family meals. Through these yearly rituals, lessons of hard work, generosity, and stewardship were cultivated alongside the harvest itself.

This artwork honors the enduring traditions that connect family, land, and community across generations. [tradition | PDF]