03/09/26
In 2026 and 2027, that creative spirit hits a new volume. The coming year goes beyond a single opening or one headline moment, and is full of momentum. Decades of artists, builders, storytellers, educators, and organizers all reaching a shared crescendo. From stages and studios to gardens and riverfronts, Memphis arts and culture are stepping…
02/22/24
Living in Memphis is like being in the heart of a masterpiece! Sure, we’re known for our blues and rock ‘n’ roll, but there’s so much more to our city’s soul and cultural scene. Memphis is a place where Black theater and performance arts thrive, just as vibrant and soulful as the music and performing…
02/15/24
February is Black History Month, but it’s also International Month of Black Women in the Arts. There’s so much talent in Memphis, including some incredible artists from visual art to music. Let’s take a look at some amazing women in the arts you need to check out this month. Talibah Safiya – Singer/Songwriter Talibah…
01/22/24
Ready to explore Memphis’ arts and culture community? MATA has got you covered with their MATA Arts & Culture Bus Route Map! Created in collaboration with the Shelby County Government, this map serves as a guide to exploring visual and performing arts plus cultural organizations in Memphis and Shelby County—all conveniently accessible via MATA buses…
11/07/23
Story by Katie Kelly Photos by Gabrielle Duffie Imagine you’re standing shirtless and blindfolded in the middle of a busy college campus. You’re surrounded by cans of paint and you ask those who pass by to stop and paint something, anything, on your actual body. No, this isn’t some drunken dare or Greek life hazing…
09/07/23
We’re not biased when we say the Memphis art scene is unlike any other. We have whole sections of our city dedicated to murals and artwork from local artists to display their talents and make the city more lively. And you can even check out some of these artists’ galleries around town. Here’s a list…
06/01/23
Shelby County is gearing up for an extraordinary celebration of art and culture with the much-anticipated “Art For All Festival!”
02/16/23
Memphis is a city heavily intertwined with its own Black history. It’s important to us here at We Are Memphis to share ways to support and give back to the 901, so this Black History Month we want to showcase the creatives who are already making history. And who knows? Maybe you’ll be the next…
08/25/22
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,…
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