You can’t describe Memphis‘ soul without mentioning the broad and diverse artistry created across Shelby County! In the spirit of uplifting our arts community, Shelby County Government unveiled their “Art For All” campaign–a celebration of how art and culture unites all citizens to imagine, create and collaborate. Spearheaded by the Shelby County Arts & Culture…
By: Ariel Taranski When you think of Memphis, what comes to mind first? Is it the blues? The barbecue? The history that stretches out from Beale and beyond? One of the amazing things about Memphis is that there’s not just one defining feature or trait. It’s filled to the brim with life, art, historic landmarks,…
By: Elise Herron Lately, Memphis visual artists have been featured on countless national platforms. But there are still plenty of places to see their art around town. Here are a few stops to make this summer. Kellie Romany Kellie Romany creates drawings, paintings, and ceramics that explore human connection in a way that feels…
Since the dawn of human history, art, artifacts, and the historical record of those most important milestones of our collective heritage have been the keystones and indications of our history. Over time, collections of antiquities, significant artistic achievements, and celebrations of the surreal and creative have been housed safely and placed on display in museums…
Looking for something fun to do on Friday nights? Hit the art galleries! Friday nights are big nights for openings, especially the first Friday of the month. Typically, they are from 6-8pm, so you can still do something else after, or get a good night’s sleep—whichever you prefer. Openings are basically big parties. There’s sure…
The River City, Barbecue Pork Capital of the World, Bluff City, Birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll and, of course, the Home of the Blues can now add another nickname to the list: Moviemaking Mecca. In 2o17, The City of Memphis ranked as one of the top 15 Best Places to Work and Live as a…
