| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Brooks MilongasPresented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art February 16, 2012 Every 3rd Thursday of the Month
Members of the Memphis Argentine Tango Society will be dancing in the Rotunda. Free lessons 6:30 – 7 pm, followed by tango demonstrations 7 – 8 pm.
ART OPEN LATE is this Thursday!
The Brooks stays open late every Thursday, 52 nights a year! Expect the unexpected, from gallery tours and artists talks, to films, musical performances and art-making activities, plus Brooks Milongas (tango dancing) in the Rotunda every third... | Memphis Brooks Museum of Art | 02/16/12 | Memphis |
Armed + Dangerous Family DayPresented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art February 25, 2012 Come experience the art of the arsenal in this dynamic family day. Visitors of all ages will enjoy hands-on art-making inspired by the works of art in the exhibition “Armed and Dangerous,” led by art education students from the University of Memphis. Also, don’t miss a drum and dance performance by Out Loud Artistry; demonstrations of Japanese and Medieval European arts and culture by the Society of Creative Anachronisms; and a demonstration of forging by an artist from... | Memphis Brooks Museum of Art | 02/25/12 | Memphis |
Ancient Egyptian Family DayPresented by Institute of Egyptian Art & Archaeology, U of Memp at Art Museum of the University of Memphis February 25, 2012 Travel back in time and explore the wonders of ancient Egypt during the Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology’s Ancient Egyptian Family Day at the Art Museum of the University of Memphis (AMUM).
Designed to introduce children to the art and culture of ancient Egypt in a fun and creative environment, the IEAA's Family Day will let kids write their name in hieroglyphs, draw like an Egyptian, make a copy of an ancient Egyptian amulet, or color a mask while learning about... | Institute of Egyptian Art & Archaeology, U of Memp | 02/25/12 | Memphis |
Piece of Mind Alzheimer’s Tour Program: Animals in ArtPresented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art February 28, 2012 Sponsored by Baptist
A wonderful opportunity for those with Alzheimer’s and their care partners to enjoy art and each other in a comfortable setting, guided by trained docents. Participants enjoy art and conversation in the galleries and afterwards engage in art making with an art therapist, Karen Peacock. To register, please call 901.544.6215. Visit www.brooksmuseum.org for more information. | Memphis Brooks Museum of Art | 02/28/12 | Memphis |
Art with a Heart for Others- Mary Lawrence Allen ExhibitPresented by WKNO-TV, Channel 10 at WKNO Digital Media Center January 6-February 29, 2012 Art Exhibit
Gallery Ten Ninety One
“Art with a Heart for Others – Mary Lawrence Allen” Opening Reception
More than 50 original paintings by local artist Mary Lawrence Allen.
Open Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm, January 6-February 29, 2012
WKNO Digital Media Center
7151 Cherry Farms Road in Cordova
901-458-2521
| WKNO-TV, Channel 10 | 01/06/12-
02/29/12 | Memphis |
"The Future of Plants: Diversity, Conservation, and Sustainability"Presented by Rhodes College at Rhodes College: Hardie Auditorium: Palmer Hall March 1, 2012 Rhodes College will host a lecture on "The Future of Plants: Diversity, Conservation, and Sustainability" by noted botanist Sir Peter Crane on March 1, 7:30pm in Hardie Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public. Dr. Crane is this year's Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar, and his visit is co-sponsored by the Rhodes chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society, Rhodes' Biology Department, Environmental Studies & Sciences, the Spence L. Wilson Chair in Humanities, and the... | Rhodes College | 03/01/12 | Memphis |
The Memphis Boychoir, The Memphis Girlchoir, and Memphis Chamber Choir in RecitalPresented by Memphis Boychoir March 2, 2012 The choirs will be performing music of Tallis, Palestrina, Bach and Taverner in the resonant, beautiful, Gothic sanctuary of St. Peter Catholic Church. The Memphis Girlchoir will make their official debut with the Memphis Boychoir in pieces by Purcell and Rossini. There will be a reception to follow. | Memphis Boychoir | 03/02/12 | Memphis |
ArtSavvy Session - Red Priest, Baroque QuartetPresented by Germantown Performing Arts Centre at Germantown Performing Arts Centre March 8, 2012 Get to know this extraordinary acoustic foursome that has redefined the art of baroque music. The musicians of Red Priest will be on hand to discuss how they have reinvented the art of period performance through their creative arrangements and rock chamber approach to early music.
ArtSavvy sessions offer opportunities to learn more about the artists, art forms, and cultures of the performances presented on the GPAC stage. These FREE events are a fun way to enhance your... | Germantown Performing Arts Centre | 03/08/12 | Germantown |
Cosmic Trunk Show and Exhibition ReceptionPresented by Metal Museum at Metal Museum March 10, 2012 Enjoy complimentary cosmos and other refreshments, local artists' jewelry sale, free admission during this time, hands-on activities and blacksmithing demonstrations. Current exhibitions: Tributaries: Chris Irick and Enamelist Society exhibition. | Metal Museum | 03/10/12 | Memphis |
Through a Glass Darkly: Johan GustavssonPresented by Art Museum of the University of Memphis at Art Museum of the University of Memphis February 3-March 10, 2012 Johan Gustavsson is a visual artist based in The Netherlands. In his work he focuses on how art functions and how it can use its possibilities as an alternative way of communicating. He is a curator of 1646, an artists’ initiative/project-space in the The Hague, The Netherlands, which promotes the exchange between local, national and international artists and art spaces. It works as platform for discussion, research, production and presentation of autonomous visual art. Gustavsson also... | Art Museum of the University of Memphis | 02/03/12-
03/10/12 | Memphis |
29th Annual Juried Student ExhibitionPresented by Art Museum of the University of Memphis at Art Museum of the University of Memphis February 4-March 10, 2012 The Annual Juried Student Exhibition is a showcase of works in all media by U of M art students. In its 29th year, the 2012 exhibition will be judged by Barbara McAdam, deputy editor of the prestigious ARTnews magazine. McAdam has been senior editor at ARTnews since 1987 and its deputy editor since 2005. Founded in 1902, the magazine is the oldest and most widely circulated art magazine in the world. It reports on the art, personalities, issues, trends and events shaping the international... | Art Museum of the University of Memphis | 02/04/12-
03/10/12 | Memphis |
Purging of the Past: Part 1Presented by Art Museum of the University of Memphis at Art Museum of the University of Memphis February 4-March 10, 2012 Purging of the Past: Part 1 is a collaboration by Memphis-based artists and University of Memphis students Kia Lola and Veronica Birmingham. The multimedia installation in AMUM’s ArtLab explores themes of violent behavior, sexual deviance, distortion of love, and abnormal sexuality. The work is influenced by Edward Kienholz’s Roxys. At first glance, nothing seems to be unusual in Kienholz’s landmark 1962 room-sized environment. However, when taking a closer look, viewers... | Art Museum of the University of Memphis | 02/04/12-
03/10/12 | Memphis |
Lenten Concert: Baroque Music for Organ and OrchestraPresented by Music at Second March 11, 2012 This concert will be an afternoon of music for reflection and will include organ concertos by great baroque composers George Frideric Handel and J.S. Bach played by our organist, Lenora Morrow and our chamber orchestra.
| Music at Second | 03/11/12 | Memphis |
Facts, Fictions and FiguresPresented by Memphis College of Art at Memphis College of Art Hyde Gallery February 10-March 17, 2012 Memphis College of Art presents Facts, Fictions and Figures, curated by Rehema Barber and Jennifer Sargent, through March 17 in the Hyde Gallery, Nesin Graduate School, 477 South Main. A reception is Friday, February 24, 6–9 pm. The exhibition includes works by artists Willie Birch, Zoë Charlton and Lester Merriweather. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public. Hyde Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 5 pm. For more information call 901.... | Memphis College of Art | 02/10/12-
03/17/12 | Memphis |
ArtsMemphis Pop Up Hollywood/Springdale March 24Presented by ArtsMemphis March 24, 2012 Join ArtsMemphis and nonprofit arts groups from across the community in Hollywood/Springdale for a day of art and activities!
Performances, workshops and activity booths!
Plus, we'll be distributing Arts Access cards (Arts Access is a free ticket program sponsored by Baptist Memorial Health Care and coordinated by ArtsMemphis in partnership with over 30 organizations).
Come to the Hollywood/Springdale Community Center for an interacitve day of family fun!
| ArtsMemphis | 03/24/12 | Memphis |
Handel's Messiah, parts 2 and 3Presented by Music at Second March 25, 2012 The Laudis Domini Vocal Ensemble and Chamber Orchestra will present some of the most intimate movements from Handel's beloved oratorio "Messiah". This concert will set the tone for Lenten meditation and proclaim the biblical story leading to Easter through music.
| Music at Second | 03/25/12 | Memphis |
Cross CurrentsPresented by Memphis College of Art at Memphis College of Art February 17-March 25, 2012 Memphis College of Art presents Cross Currents, curated by Jennifer Sargent, February 17– March 25, 2012 in the Main Gallery, Rust Hall, located at 1930 Poplar Avenue in Overton Park. A reception is Friday, February 17 from 5–7pm. The exhibition includes works by artists Kendall Carter, Orly Cogan, Margaret Evangeline, and Mark Newport. The reception and exhibition are free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday from... | Memphis College of Art | 02/17/12-
03/25/12 | Memphis |
Time, Talent and Tempera: ArtsMemphis Volunteer Art Show
Avg. Event Rating(5.0 Stars): Presented by ArtsMemphis January 9-March 31, 2012 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars):
Opening Reception Monday, January, 9
575 South Mendenhall
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
30 artists, 45+ pieces of artwork for sale, one unforgettable Monday evening!
Featuring work by renowned local artists who volunteer their time to ArtsMemphis and a chance to sign up for volunteer opportunities this upcoming year.
The following artists have served on the ArtsMemphis Board of Directors and grant committees or provided program support and professional... | ArtsMemphis | 01/09/12-
03/31/12 | Memphis |
ArtsFest 2012Presented by Memphis City Schools March 30-March 31, 2012 Memphis City Schools ArtsFest is designed to celebrate the power of arts education in changing the lives of students. ArtsFest features exemplary student works in visual arts, theatre, dance, and all forms of music. The event includes four stage areas for performances as well as gallery space for visual art. ArtsFest, a free event open to the public, will be held at the MCS Board of Education, 2597 Avery Ave,
March 30 & 31 from 10am-5pm. Please visit our website at
| Memphis City Schools | 03/30/12-
03/31/12 | Memphis |
Forging on the River Presented by Metal Museum at Metal Museum March 30-April 1, 2012 Join us for a weekend of exciting activities on the banks of the Mississippi River. Alfred Bullermann will be on-hand for a slide lecture and a full day of blacksmithing demonstrations.
Public events: Saturday, March 31
4-6pm Blacksmithing demos by Museum Apprentices.
5:00pm Iron pour
6-8pm An auction and dinner | Metal Museum | 03/30/12-
04/01/12 | Memphis |
“Ode to Lonerock”Presented by Christian Brothers University School of Arts at Christian Brothers University February 24-April 13, 2012 The Beverly and Sam Ross Gallery at Christian Brothers University (CBU) is proud to announce the exhibit “Ode to Lonerock” featuring the artwork of Samuel Nichols beginning February 24 through April 13. An opening reception will be held on Friday, February 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the gallery on the lower level of Plough Memorial Library.
Employing his lifelong connection with art, Nichols’ exhibit is inspired by the beauty he beheld while on a family journey to... | Christian Brothers University School of Arts | 02/24/12-
04/13/12 | Memphis |
ArtSavvy - Afro-Cuban JazzPresented by Germantown Performing Arts Centre at Germantown Performing Arts Centre April 17, 2012 Experience Grammy Award winner, Poncho Sanchez, as we explore his mesmerizing array of sounds that range from latin jazz, swing, bebop, salsa, blues and other grooves resulting in a distinct sound changing the face of musical history. Percussionist, Felix Hernandez, from Memphis latin jazz group, Symbiosis, will lead this exciting session.
ArtSavvy sessions offer opportunities to learn more about the artists, art forms, and cultures of the performances presented on the GPAC... | Germantown Performing Arts Centre | 04/17/12 | Germantown |
Public Lecture by Tributaries artist, Lauren KalmanPresented by Metal Museum at Memphis College of Art May 3, 2012 Metal Museum Tributaries Artist: Lauren Kalman will give a public lecture at Memphis College of Art in Callicott Auditorium on April 26, the evening before her show opens at the Metal Museum. Her opening will be Friday April 27, 6-9 at the Metal Museum and will feature fire dancers and refreshments. | Metal Museum | 05/03/12 | Memphis |
Exhibition Reception with Fire DancersPresented by Metal Museum at Metal Museum May 4, 2012 Exhibition Reception with fire dancers (The Dancing Fire), free admission during this time, refreshments and Tributaries Artist Lauren Kalman in attendance. Ongoing exhibitions include: Tributaries: Lauren Kalman and an exhibition curated by the Enamelist Society | Metal Museum | 05/04/12 | Memphis |
Free Day - International Blacksmith DayPresented by Metal Museum at Metal Museum May 26, 2012 free museum admission and blacksmith demonstrations; hands-on activities and fun for the whole family | Metal Museum | 05/26/12 | Memphis |
Patriotic Pops ConcertPresented by Music at Second June 27, 2012 Join us for our annual Patriotic Pops Concert with the Second Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir, with members ofthe Memphis Symphony Orchestra and guest bass soloist Jonathan Blanchard. This will be another Patriotic Pops concert you will not want to miss. Selections will include "Ol' Man River", "A Hymn to the Fallen" from the film Saving Private Ryan, and songs from the broadway musical Big River. An Offering will be taken. | Music at Second | 06/27/12 | Memphis |
Public Lecture by Tributaries artist, Marlene TruePresented by Metal Museum at Memphis College of Art June 28, 2012 Metal Museum Tributaries Artist, Marlene True, will give a public lecture at Memphis College of Art in Callicott Auditorium on Thursday June 28 at 7pm in advance of her exhibition opening on June 29 at the Metal Museum from 6-9pm. | Metal Museum | 06/28/12 | Memphis |
Opening Reception for Tributaries: Marlene TruePresented by Metal Museum at Metal Museum June 29, 2012 Opening reception for Metal Museum Tributaries artist, Marlene True. Free admission during event and complimentary refreshments. Ongoing exhibitions include two solo shows: Harlan Butt and Virgil England. | Metal Museum | 06/29/12 | Memphis |
Women's Theatre Festival of MemphisPresented by Women of Style, Spirit and Success, Inc. at The Circuit Playhouse August 2-August 4, 2012 Women's Theatre Festival of Memphis is a 3 day event showcasing performances and highlighting the contributions of women in theatre arts. The Gyneka Awards Gala kicks off the festival, followed by 2 days of workshops, readings, one acts and full length production performances. | Women of Style, Spirit and Success, Inc. | 08/02/12-
08/04/12 | Memphis |
Conservation Through Art Family DayPresented by Ducks Unlimited, Inc. at Shelby Farms Park October 28, 2012 Conservation Through Art Family Day is a fun afternoon with performances, hands on activities, demos and much more!
Saturday October, 28 - 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Shelby Farms
More information to come.
Conservation Through Art (CTA) is a collaboration between ArtsMemphis and Ducks Unlimited that generates wide public awareness and raises significant funds for wildlife conservation and local arts groups. Since its inception in 2005, CTA has raised more than $3 million... | Ducks Unlimited, Inc. | 10/28/12 | Memphis |
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