About McCaughen & Burr
Founded in 1840, McCaughen & Burr Fine Arts is the oldest continuously operating art gallery west of the Mississippi River. For more than 180 years, it has been a steady presence in the cultural life of St. Louis. From the era of westward expansion to today, the gallery has remained closely connected to the artists, collectors, and institutions that shape the region’s artistic landscape.
The gallery specializes in Historical Art, Regionalism, Western Art, the Ste. Genevieve Artist Colony, and the work of Group 15, a collective of artists associated with the Washington University School of Art. These focus areas are complemented by a select group of living artists whose work reflects a strong individual perspective.
McCaughen & Burr also provides custom framing, conservation and restoration, and collection services for private collectors, estates, and institutions. Each project is approached with care and experience and a long-term commitment to the stewardship of works of art.
Scott Kerr | President & Owner
Scott Kerr, a graduate of Indiana University, has been professionally engaged in the art world for more than twenty years. As president of McCaughen & Burr Fine Arts, he is involved in the daily valuation and acquisition of paintings and works closely with private collectors, estates, and institutions. The gallery maintains a longstanding specialization in American and European art, with particular emphasis on American regional painting of the 1930s through the 1950s.
Kerr is actively involved in the St. Louis community and has been recognized for his leadership in urban renewal initiatives, his work with youth, and his support of local community programs.