ARTrageous

PRESENTED BY FIRST HORIZON
November 13 | 6:30pm | Crosstown Arts

FUNDRAISERS

The most iconic party in Memphis is back with a bold new twist!

ARTrageous is where creativity, culture, and unforgettable moments collide. Join ARTSmemphis for a one-of-a-kind night featuring live music, interactive art, captivating performances, and unforgettable surprises—all in honor of a major milestone: over $100 million invested in the arts community since our founding.

ARTrageous is more than just a party—it’s a tribute to the power of the arts and the community that fuels it.

Tickets on sale now!
Save $50 with Early Bird pricing through Sept. 30.

  • ARTrageous: Expect the Unexpected

    Your ticket includes cocktails, culinary delights and an evening of ARTrageous art experiences including:

    • Reflection, Ritual, Refuge by Brantley Ellzey in the galleries

    • Liberace by Gary Beard

    • Jazz & Jookin’ by Memphis Jazz Workshop & Grindouse Dance

    • Pop-Up performances by musicians, dancers and more

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    PURCHASE VIP EXPERIENCE

    More Details to Come!

  • STEERING COMMITTEE
    Chaired by Alison & Jim Barton and Lucia & Ricky Heros

    Mia & Paul Henley
    Cecilia L.W. & Matthew Heffington
    Ann & Joel Parker
    Kimberly & Elliot Perry
    Pooja & Kush Shah
    Molly & Jason Wexler
    Jazzy & Kemmons Wilson, III
    Anna & Ben Wunderlich

    HOST COMMITTEE (as of 8.13.25)

    Ashley & Scott Adams
    Joe Lackie & Gary Beard
    Kathleen & Schorr Behnke
    Hallie & Ned Biggs
    Jocelyn & Denis Brunotte
    Audsley & Tucker Carr
    Jennifer & Paul Chandler
    Melissa & Ryan Clinton
    Abbay & John Curtis
    Anne & Woodson Dunavant
    Janet Lo & Lucas Elijovich
    Michelle & Corey Epps
    Darby & Jason Farmer
    Jenna & Lee Flaherty
    Amy & Emmel Golden
    Lauren & Tom Hill
    Carter & Grant Hopkins
    Yoshiko & Christopher Jackson
    JJ & Jay Keras
    Deena & Brevon Knight
    Ellie & Tom Lawrence
    Margaret & Pierce Ledbetter
    Mary & Bob Loeb
    Janie & Michael Lowery
    Amy & Cameron Mann
    Selena & Patrick McAdams
    Amber & DJ McCabe
    Karimeh & Spencer McDaniel
    Julia & Doug McDonald
    Laurie and Jeff Meskin
    Raven & Jon Moorehead
    Caren & Richard Nichol
    Sophie & Mat Parker
    Jansen Burkley & Anton Dias Perera
    Brett Robbs
    Lockie & Peyton Wade
    Meggy Muller & Jake Woodman

  • Celebrate Like a $100 Millionaire
    Start the night in style with the ARTrageous Pre-Party from 5:30-7PM. 

    Get early access to the celebration with an exclusive VIP experience that sets the tone for an unforgettable night that’s as elevated as the milestone we’re marking:

    As a VIP guest, you’ll enjoy:

    • Exclusive Entry through a one-of-a-kind, art-inspired entrance.

    • Elevated Cocktails & Curated Bites.

    • Special Entertainment designed just for our VIPs—surprising, immersive and unforgettable! 

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  • Thank you to our committed sponsors (as of 8.13.25):

    Presenting: First Horizon

    Tommie Dunavant
    Katherine and John Dobbs
    Raymond James
    Ware Jones Realtors
    Mia and Paul Henley
    J. Burkley, RN
    Kate and Coleman Connell
    Diversified Trust
    American Material Handling
    Lucia and Ricky Heros
    Alma Del Jaguar Tequila & Waymar Gin House
    Kiser’s
    Shaw Contract Hospitality
    Alison and Jim Barton
    Conway Services
    Fish and Associates
    Crystal and Martin Hand
    Molly and Jason Wexler
    Doug Carpenter & Associates

    To learn more about customized sponsorship opportunities, contact Jana Tayloe (jtayloe@artsmemphis.org; 901.578.2787).

Crystal & Martin
Hand

Molly & Jason
Wexler

As of 8.13.25

Tommie Dunavant

Mia & Paul
Henley

Kate & Coleman
Connell 

Lucia & Ricky
Heros

Katherine & John
Dobbs