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08/14/20

The Most Instagrammable Murals in Memphis

If you live around here, then you’ve likely seen Memphis’ many murals around town. From specialty murals for locally owned businesses to sprawling murals on random buildings, Memphis is home to an amazing assortment of muralists and their art. With summertime upon us and a pandemic in full swing, now is the perfect time to…

Arts

04/03/20

How can millennials start investing and buying art

  Remember the episode of The Cosby Show when Claire Huxtable learned that her late uncle’s painting was being auctioned at an art show? The entire family was so invested, Rudy got overly excited and challenged a man across the aisle for a piece Cliff wanted. In the end, the family walked away with the…

Arts

02/21/20

The Who’s Who of Black Memphis Art Renaissance

Black History Month gives us an opportunity to pay homage to some great black artists Memphis: from Aretha Franklin (yes, Detroit – she was born here), Issac Hayes, Ernest Withers and George Hunt. Memphis has and continues to birth culture creators and shifters.  There’s been a fresh wave of creatives sweeping over Memphis over the…

Arts

01/06/20

A Journey Towards Self-Definition

On View Now: A Journey Towards Self-Definition: African American Artists in the Permanent Collection, Organized by Heather Nickels, Joyce Blackmon Curatorial Fellowship in African American Art and Art of the African Diaspora.

Culture

07/18/19

The Memphis Guide to Arts & Culture

Art and culture are two of the important pillars that make up the city of Memphis, and the city is always looking for ways to share its heritage with the community. So, if you’re looking for ways to get out and explore Memphis culture, these are just a handful of examples of the incredible arts and culture…

Play

06/27/19

Check out the Art Museum of the University of Memphis

The University of Memphis is the flagship university in the city. It offers students from around the globe a world-class education with dozens of degree programs and hundreds of courses. However, you don’t need to be in the University of Memphis to take advantage of some of what the school has to offer. The Art…

Culture

05/14/19

A List of Memphis Museums

People coming from all over the world know about some of the things to do in Memphis. There is hardly a person alive who is not familiar with the annual pilgrimage that fans, artists and the like make to visit Graceland, the historic former home of the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Pressley. Equally, students…

Culture

11/21/18

How Crosstown Arts is influencing the Memphis art scene

  Crosstown Arts is having a huge impact on the Memphis artscape. Today, the integrated venues provide spaces for exhibition, music performances, film, and video screenings, and workshops and programs for visiting artists—and the current program for Memphis artists is set to be expanded into a full-scale, residency program. This program will host 16 visiting and Memphis-based…

Arts

08/22/18

10 best art classes you can take in Memphis

Art Classes in Memphis, TN: In this day and age, pretty much everyone has researched businesses online—after all, the internet is a trove of information. However, when businesses pay to be included and/or presented favorably on some websites, you’re not exactly getting an unbiased review of those companies or their products and services. Fortunately, businesses…

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Memphis Homecoming Week - 10/18 - 10/26

Memphis Homecoming Kickoff
Oct 18 @ 1PM

Celebrate the start of Memphis Homecoming Week at Handy Park on Beale Street! Enjoy live performances, school pride, and a citywide party you won't forget.

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