21c was founded by Laura Lee Brown and Steve Wilson, contemporary art collectors and preservationists who have a passionate b ... elief in the power of innovative and thought-provoking art to transform communities. Brown and Wilson founded 21c with a mission of broadening the audience for and deepening appreciation of contemporary art. A multi-venue museum, each 21c property features contemporary art exhibition space open free of charge to the public, combined with a boutique hotel and chef-driven restaurant. You'll find us on the Corner of Curiosity in downtown Louisville, Cincinnati, Bentonville, Durham, Lexington, Oklahoma City, Nashville, and Kansas City. And coming soon to Chicago and Des Moines. read more