Tuesday, Jul 7, 2020
ArtsMemphis and Music Export Memphis provided Artist Emergency Funding from April 1 to June 17, 2020 to individuals within the sector who lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, more than $307,000 has been distributed to 443 artists of all disciplines.
A wide variety of artistic disciplines were represented in the pool of applicants. Grants administered to musicians were distributed by Music Export Memphis.
ArtsMemphis distributed $145,000 in funds as...
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Josie Ballin
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Tuesday, Jul 7, 2020
Tuesday, Jul 7, 2020
ArtsMemphis, with the help of arts organizations in creation and distribution, launched a patron survey at the end of May. The survey was collected in two phases. Phase one ran from May 29 - June 12. Phase two ran from June 12 - 26. Responses have been edited for clarity and brevity, and some directives from the Shelby County Health Department have been revised since survey responses were received. Please visit health department website for the latest health and safety...
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Josie Ballin
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Tuesday, Jul 7, 2020
Thursday, Jul 2, 2020
MEMPHIS, July 2, 2020— ArtsMemphis is proud to announce $450,000 in local and national funding to assist the organization’s efforts in supporting the local arts community.
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) selected ArtsMemphis as one of just 9 local arts agencies across the nation to receive $250,000 in CARES Act funding. In a separate announcement, the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis (CFGM) selected ArtsMemphis to receive a $200,000 capacity building...
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Josie Ballin
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Thursday, Jul 2, 2020
Wednesday, Apr 15, 2020
ARTSMEMPHIS + MUSIC EXPORT MEMPHIS DISTRIBUTE $77,190 TO 159 LOCAL ARTISTS, SECURE NEW ROUND OF FUNDING FROM KRESGE FOUNDATION TO CONTINUE STABILIZING COVID-19 IMPLICATIONS
MEMPHIS - This week, ArtsMemphis and Music Export Memphis are distributing $77,190 to 159 artists across Shelby County in direct response to their establishment of the Artist Emergency Fund, made possible by a Community Foundation of Greater Memphis COVID-19 Regional Response Fund grant and compounded with generous...
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Josie Ballin
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Wednesday, Apr 15, 2020
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2020
ArtsMemphis deployed a survey on March 18, 2020 to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on artists and cultural organizations in Shelby County. The purpose of the survey is to determine how ArtsMemphis and our community can best help and connect artists and organizations to resources. We will continue to accept responses and will update the data regularly.
Responses (as of 4.13.20):
Artists: 200
Organizations: 61
Organization survey data indicated the following:
Total...
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Josie Ballin
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Tuesday, Apr 14, 2020
Thursday, Apr 2, 2020
MEMPHIS, April 1, 2020— Today, ArtsMemphis launches its Artist Emergency Fund , a $50,000 emergency granting process made possible by the generosity of the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis and the Assisi Foundation.
ArtsMemphis was designated as a beneficiary of $25,000 from the Mid-South COVID-19 Regional Response Fund by the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis, who is collectively contributing over $415,000 to community agencies across sectors to provide flexible...
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Josie Ballin
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Thursday, Apr 2, 2020
Thursday, Apr 2, 2020
Elizabeth Rouse, Guest Columnist
Published 7:07 a.m. CT March 25, 2020
Social distancing restrictions hasn't stopped ArtsMemphis' mission to spread the arts across the Bluff City.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Elizabeth Rouse is president and CEO of ArtsMemphis, whose mission is to sustain Memphis’ world renowned cultural vitality and strengthen local communities through the arts. Before this crisis confined us to our homes, some may not have yet realized how much they needed...
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Kelsea Lewis
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Thursday, Apr 2, 2020
Friday, Mar 13, 2020
MEMPHIS, TN (March 13, 2020) – The arts and culture sector continues to take precautionary measures to protect the health and safety of staff, artists and audience members and program participants by adhering to Shelby County Health Department, Center for Disease Control and World Health Organization recommendations.
In a call today convened by Terri Lee Freeman, President & CEO of the National Civil Rights Museum and chair of the Memphis Cultural Coalition, thirty members...
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Josie Ballin
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Friday, Mar 13, 2020
Tuesday, Mar 3, 2020
We’re proud of it, and we want to be sure you to know about it, too.
The Daily Memphian published an article focusing on diversity in our city’s nonprofit board leadership. When they talk about organizations making intentional positive change, ArtsMemphis is at the top of the list. We are recognized for our equitable grant process. We are recognized for our work to diversify our board leadership. We are recognized for the purposeful changes we have made to ensure everyone feels...
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Kelsea Lewis
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Tuesday, Mar 3, 2020
Friday, Feb 21, 2020
MEMPHIS, TN (February 21, 2020) – ArtsMemphis has awarded $30,000 in grants to six local visual artists through its ArtsAccelerator program. The ArtsAccelerator Grants are incentive grants for visual artists who are at a critical juncture in their careers. The grant is intended to deepen and expand artistic work to advance the grant recipient’s artistic accomplishments.
This year’s grant recipients are Karina Alvarez, Funlola Coker, Amber George, Johana Moscoso, Katrina...
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Kelsea Lewis
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Friday, Feb 21, 2020
Tuesday, Feb 18, 2020
MEMPHIS, TN (February 11, 2020) – ArtsMemphis is thrilled to have Goodwin PC Systems & Support as its official technology and data security partner. The expert team at Goodwin PC works alongside the ArtsMemphis team to make sure all office technology needs are met and ensure all office computers and networks exceed industry standards.
ArtsMemphis recently completed an upgrade of its client database, an upgrade that would not have been possible without the...
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Kelsea Lewis
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Tuesday, Feb 18, 2020
Wednesday, Feb 12, 2020
Memphis is One of Six Cities Participating in a national Creative Community Development Workshop hosted by ArtsMemphis
ArtsMemphis has been selected by Americans for the Arts as one of six organizations in cities across the United States to host Artists at the Community Development Table Workshop . This program was developed to deepen the capacity of local artists and arts organizations to pursue arts-based solutions to community development.
ArtsMemphis has served as the...
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Colleen McCartney
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Wednesday, Feb 12, 2020
Thursday, Jan 9, 2020
Thank You!
Photo credit: Music Export Memphis
“[Grant funding from ArtsMemphis] signifies that our work has been recognized as crucial to the arts ecosystem in Memphis, and that goes such a long way!”
-- Music Export Memphis , ArtsMemphis Operating Support Grantee
Who doesn’t love a thank you note? But, we know that the credit goes to you, our donors - so please give yourself a moment to consider the incredible i mpact of your support...
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Colleen McCartney
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Thursday, Jan 9, 2020
Wednesday, Nov 27, 2019
Friday, December 6, 2019 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
ArtsMemphis, 575 S Mendenhall Rd, Memphis, Tennessee 38117
Through this bicentennial exhibit, Alexander speaks to the progression of artists, as well as the progression of Memphis in the 200 years the city has existed.
Artists displaying work in the show include: Lindsey Bailey, Anna Bearman, MB, Richard Echols, Beth Edwards, Jay Etkin, Amber George, Elisha Gold, Jed Jackson, Chuck Johnson, Paula Kovarik, Drea L. Powell, Tad...
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Kelsea Lewis
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Wednesday, Nov 27, 2019
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2019
MEMPHIS, TN (October 16, 2019) – ArtsMemphis is pleased to announce Arts Build Communities grants have been awarded to thirty non-profit organizations in West Tennessee. The grants will be used for artistic and cultural projects that benefit Shelby, Fayette, Lauderdale and Tipton counties.
Arts Build Communities (ABC) is a program funded by the Tennessee Arts Commission (TAC) and administered by ArtsMemphis. ABC grants offer financial support for projects in arts...
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Wednesday, Oct 2, 2019
Memphis Artist Nancy Cheairs Wins $10,000 Emmett O'Ryan Award
MEMPHIS, TN (October 1, 2019) – ArtsMemphis is pleased to announce local visual artist Nancy Cheairs is the recipient of the ninth annual Emmett O’Ryan Award for Artistic Inspiration. The award, known informally as "The Emmett," is given annually by Renasant Bank to a distinguished visual artist in Shelby County. It is named in honor of Emmett O'Ryan, a founding Board Member of...
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Kelsea Lewis
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Wednesday, Oct 2, 2019
Thursday, Sep 5, 2019
MEMPHIS, TN (September 5, 2019) – ArtsMemphis is proud to announce $1.34 million in Operating Support Grants has been awarded to 45 arts organizations throughout Memphis and Shelby County for the year 2020. This is double the number of arts organizations impacted by Operating Support Grants since 2016.
Recognizing that unrestricted support is necessary to shape a dynamic and sustainable arts community, ArtsMemphis has expanded this cornerstone Operating Support Grant...
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Kelsea Lewis
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Thursday, Sep 5, 2019
Thursday, Sep 5, 2019
MEMPHIS, TN (September 5, 2019) – ArtsMemphis is pleased to announce new officer and member appointments to its Board of Directors and the promotion of an existing staff member to the newly-created position of Chief Operating Officer.
Patrick Danehy, Principal, Client Communications with NewSouth Capital Management, has been named Board Chair. He joined the Board of Directors of ArtsMemphis in 2001 and has served as a member of the Finance Committee, Board treasurer...
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Kelsea Lewis
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Thursday, Sep 5, 2019
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
MEMPHIS, TN (May 28, 2019) -- In celebration of the 2019 bicentennial of Memphis and Shelby County, ArtsMemphis is proud to announce a special exhibition of visual art by local Memphis artists in the ArtsMemphis gallery.
An opening will be held in the ArtsMemphis offices at 575 South Mendenhall on June 7 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
The exhibition theme is Unfolding: The Next Chapter in Memphis and speaks to the progression of artists, as well as the progression of Memphis in the...
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Kelsea Lewis
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Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Wednesday, Mar 6, 2019
ArtsMemphis is pleased to announce six Shelby County visual artists have been awarded a 2019 ArtsAccelerator Grant. These incentive grants are for artists at a critical juncture in their careers and are intended to deepen and expand artistic work to advance the grant recipient’s artistic accomplishments.
This year’s recipients are: Sharon Havelka, Jed Jackson, Chuck Johnson, Lacy Mitcham, Aisha Raison, and Juan Rojo.
Each artist will receive a grant of $5,000. This year is the...
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Colleen McCartney
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Wednesday, Mar 6, 2019
Friday, Feb 1, 2019
MEMPHIS, TN (February 1, 2019) – Recognizing that it is the work of the artists and art experiences happening every day that make Memphis an incredible city, ArtsMemphis has expanded its cornerstone program to include any organization in Shelby County with an arts-based mission, regardless of its history, genre or budget size.
In 2018, ArtsMemphis provided operating support grants to 39 arts organizations totaling $1.3 million, up from 22 in 2016. Changes in eligibility and...
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Kelsea Lewis
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Friday, Feb 1, 2019
Wednesday, Jan 30, 2019
MEMPHIS, TN (January 16, 2019) – ArtsMemphis president and CEO, Elizabeth Rouse is pleased to announce two additions to the team of professionals.
Josie Secher Ballin joined the ArtsMemphis team as Director of Marketing and Donor Engagement at the close of 2018, and Sarah Watkins joined as coordinator of Art by Design in early 2019. In this newly-created position, Ms. Ballin serves as a member of the organization’s leadership team and spearheads the organization’s...
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Kelsea Lewis
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Wednesday, Jan 30, 2019
Wednesday, Jan 16, 2019
MEMPHIS, TN (January 16, 2019) – During the federal government shutdown, ArtsMemphis is pleased to announce the availability of free admission and discounts to all federal employees at several Memphis arts organizations.
Workers with a badge I.D. of all federal government departments will be granted free or discounted admission.
A list of participating organizations can be found on the ArtsMemphis website, www.artsmemphis.org/federalworkers . The site will be updated...
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Kelsea Lewis
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Wednesday, Jan 16, 2019
Friday, Dec 14, 2018
Colleen McCartney of ArtsMemphis Will Advise the Emerging Leaders Council
Press Release: Memphis, TN, (December 14, 2018) —Members of Americans for the Arts have elected Colleen McCartney as a member of their advisory council for the Emerging Leaders Council. McCartney will advise Americans for the Arts’ staff on developing programs and services that will build a deeper connection to the field and the network membership.
In the Emergin g Leaders Council , McCartney...
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Kelsea Lewis
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Friday, Dec 14, 2018
Thursday, Oct 4, 2018
Memphis, TN – (October 4, 2018)
ArtsMemphis recently awarded Arts Build Communities (ABC) grants to thirty-one non-profit organizations for artistic projects that benefit the Memphis community.
Arts Build Com munities is a program funded by the Tennessee Arts Commission (TAC) and administered by ArtsMemphis. ABC grants offer financial support for projects in arts disciplines including dance, music, theatre, visual arts, design arts, crafts, photography, literature,...
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Monday, Jun 4, 2018
For immediate release
MEMPHIS, TN (June 4, 2018) – Local muralist and community activist Gerard Harris is the recipient of the eighth annual Emmett O’Ryan Award for Artistic Inspiration. The award, known informally as "The Emmett," is given annually by Renasant Bank to a distinguished visual artist in Shelby County. It is named in honor of Emmett O'Ryan, a founding Board Member of Metropolitan Bank, which merged with...
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Friday, May 11, 2018
Come to Colonial Middle School on Saturday, May 12th, from 10 AM to 3:30 PM, for the 9th Annual ArtsFest , presented by Shelby County Schools. ArtsFest is a celebration of the district’s rising stars in the visual and performing arts. The festivities will include over 900 student performers and nearly 1,000 pieces of student artwork. More than 150 local schools will be represented at the event.
In conjunction with this event, our friends at SCS...
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Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Nothing makes us happier at ArtsMemphis than seeing our grantees team up in innovative ways. For example, on the afternoon of May 9th, players from the Memphis Symphony Orchestra are performing as part of Creative Aging 's Senior Arts Series for older adults. And later that same day, Beale Street Caravan is offering special tickets to their I Listen to Memphis film series Launch Party for members of Indie Memphis . Vive Collaboration!
Here are...
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Wednesday, Apr 25, 2018
Congratuations to Ned Canty and Opera Memphis on a well-deserved honor!
Earlier this month, Opera Memphis -- a longtime ArtsMemphis grantee -- was in Madrid, Spain as one of only FIVE(!!!) North American opera companies invited to attend the World Opera Forum. They were represented by current General Director, Ned Canty. All participants were hand-picked to represent one of the four main areas of discussion - Cultural Heritage, Diversity, New...
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Wednesday, Apr 4, 2018
The staff and Board of ArtsMemphis join communities around the globe in solemn observance of the fiftieth anniversary of the day Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated. On this day, we reaffirm our commitment to building a more equitable Memphis. A Memphis in which every resident shares equal access to our world-class cultural assets. A Memphis in which the arts community reflects our city's racial and ethnic diversity. Above all, a Memphis in which...
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Tuesday, Mar 13, 2018
Here at ArtsMemphis, we recognize that visual artists are a magnet for creative, entrepreneurial talent throughout our City. That's why, in 2013, we established ArtsAccelerator – a grant program for Shelby County artists in every discipline. These incentive grants are for artists at a critical juncture in their careers. Decisions are made by a rotating panel of experts, and they award five ArtsAccelerator Grants of $5,000 each, totaling $25,000...
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Tuesday, Feb 27, 2018
This Friday, March 2nd, ArtsMemphis will turn 55! That's right -- we've been around for five-and-a-half decades, serving as the Mid-South's primary arts grant-maker. It all started with the shared vision of a small group of community leaders, including William F. Kirsch, Jr., Irving Metz, and Walter Armstrong. They recognized the need for a central source of funding to sustain our city's anchor arts organizations. Guided by that need, they created the ...
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Wednesday, Feb 21, 2018
Earlier this month, the Trump administration released a budget that calls for the elimination of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The NEA is a vital source of arts and cultural funds that reaches every congressional district in the United States and costs just $0.46 per taxpayer. In 2017 alone, the agency provided roughly $1.39 million to Tennessee organizations . What's more, for every $1 that the NEA invests in our communities, an...
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Wednesday, Feb 14, 2018
At ArtsMemphis, we understand that unrestricted operating support is the most valuable type of funding that an arts organization can receive, and the most difficult type of funding to raise. That's why our Operating Support Grants have been a cornerstone of our mission for more than half a century. And that tradition continues today, thanks to the generosity of more than 1,300 generous individuals, foundations, and businesses.
The Levitt Shell...
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Wednesday, Jan 31, 2018
Big news! For the third year in a row, our generous friends at IBERIABANK have agreed to be the Presenting Sponsor for our Art by Design fundraiser. This unique event series brings together over a dozen interior design teams to create custom “vignettes” within a chic gallery showroom. The event will take place from April 5 - 8, 2018 at the Historic Pipkin Building on the Memphis Fairgrounds.
The exciting lineup of events includes a VIP...
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Friday, Dec 15, 2017
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens..... Fa la la la la la la la!
The coffee conversation this morning was about holiday giving.
Where are you doing your shopping? What did you get? At ArtsMemphis we like to support the arts and this season is one of the most fun! Here are some of our suggestions. Share yours in the comments.
Elizabeth is excited to check out the Brooks Museum of Art's new store this weekend. Treat yourself to...
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Wednesday, Dec 13, 2017
Congratulations on a well-deserved honor for Dorothy Gunther Pugh and Ballet Memphis.
ArtsMemphis Grantee, Ballet Memphis, is an authentic Memphis asset with a widely acclaimed original repertoire that speaks of the cultural significance of our area.
Dorothy Gunther Pugh founded Ballet Memphis in 1986 with two dancers. Today, the company has 25 dancers and have recently moved into their new, state of the ART, home in Midtown.
In 1985, ArtsMemphis...
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Wednesday, Dec 6, 2017
ArtsMemphis recently provided a grant to the Tennessee Art Education Association to provide 25 scholarships to art educators in Shelby County to attend this year’s annual state conference, held at the Memphis College of Art, October 26-28, 2017.
Awarded Scholarships
Arlington Community Schools: 1
Bartlett City Schools: 3
Collierville Municipal Schools: 1
Germantown Municipal Schools: 1
Shelby County Schools: 19
Elementary: 17
Elementary AND Middle: 1
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Ashley Ayikwei
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Wednesday, Dec 6, 2017
Friday, Dec 1, 2017
Celebrate The Season with Theatre Memphis
Looking for that perfect gift for your theatre-loving friends? Theatre Memphis is offering Holiday Gift Mini Memberships ! This $90 membership includes four tickets to be used at any show, in any combination, that performs January 1 - June 30, 2018. Make a night of it and take your friends to the theatre in 2018 or give this special deal as a gift!
A Christmas Carol
A Memphis Family Holiday Tradition for 40 Years. ...
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Monday, Nov 27, 2017
Celebrate the start of the holiday season at the Metal Museum!
Metal Museum Holiday Open House | Sunday, December 3, 2017 | Noon - 4:00 PM
374 Metal Museum Drive, Memphis, TN 38106
ArtsMemphis Grantee , the Metal Museum , will be hosting their open house overlooking the Mighty Mississippi River this Sunday beginning at noon. Take a class, shop for unique, hand-made gifts in the Museum Store , sip on hot chocolate or spiced cider or warm yourself by the fire pit. ...
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Monday, Nov 20, 2017
Some people just land in their dream job. Others go out and forge that job for themselves. That's Jeannie Tomlinson . She's a punk rock goddess and a globetrotting addict. But most of all, she's a dedicated staff member at The Metal Museum , one of our city's most distinctive organizations...and (natch!) an ArtsMemphis grantee.
We think Jeannie hits the nail on the head (with a giant forge hammer!) when she...
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Wednesday, Nov 15, 2017
Here at ArtsMemphis, we support over 80 grantee organizations and artists -- so it's no surprise that our holiday season is packed with holiday-themed arts events. Here are just a few of the shows we think you should check out...
Playhouse on the Square is going to have Peter Pan from Nov. 17th to Dec. 31st. Circuit Playhouse is running David Sedaris' raucous Santaland Diaries from Nov. 30th to Dec. 23rd. Hattiloo has Take the Soul...
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Wednesday, Nov 8, 2017
ArtsMemphis is honored to host Americans for the Arts this weekend for the annual National Arts Marketing Project (NAMP) Conference , November 10-13, 2017. We are excited to have the opportunity to highlight a few of our grantees during the course of the event
SATURDAY
Stax Music Academy’s Street Corner Harmonies will perform classical anthems, Negro Spirituals, funk, and more. That afternoon, Ballet Memphis will perform.
Saturday night, ArtsMemphis will host the...
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at Wednesday, Nov 8, 2017
Wednesday, Nov 8, 2017
For Immediate Release
Washington, DC —Americans for the Arts and ArtsMemphis will host the annual National Arts Marketing Project (NAMP) Conference in Memphis, Tennessee, November 10-13, 2017. The largest gathering of arts marketers in the country, the conference is a critical forum for arts groups to discuss the rapidly changing demographics and behaviors of U.S. consumers, as well as how arts and...
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Monday, Nov 6, 2017
He's not only a lawyer in real life, he's even played one on the stage! Meet Greg Fletcher. Greg is a perfect example of how a love of the arts is often found where you least expect it -- for instance, in the office of a corporate attorney and Naval Air Force Veteran. Believe it or not, when he's not studying up on cases or preparing briefings at the highly regarded law firm, Baker Donelson, Greg finds time to perform in local theatre productions.
And...
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Monday, Oct 23, 2017
Henry Nelson is a living legend in the Memphis arts community, thanks to his tireless efforts to spread Memphis music through his many radio shows -- from Furry Lewis to Big Mama Thornton to Isaac Hayes and beyond. "The arts," Henry reminds, "bring us all together." That's a lesson worth remembering now more than ever. Don't miss this wonderful profile of an extraordinary human being.
Video produced by Lawrence Shaw. Click...
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Wednesday, Oct 18, 2017
Over the summer, the ArtsMemphis Board welcomed Lucy Lee as its new Board Chairman. Lucy is the perfect person to serve as Board Chair at this pivotal time in ArtsMemphis' history. As a longtime supporter and patron of the arts, she has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that all arts groups face. She also has an abiding commitment to the mission of ArtsMemphis—having served on the Board since 2008, most recently as Vice...
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Monday, Oct 16, 2017
Even if you've never met W. Hamilton ("Ham") Smythe, you've almost certainly ridden in one of his family's taxis. Or you've been on the 'Roo bus, or on any number of other transportation options that the Premier Transportation family proudly offers. And you've probably benefited from one of the many business enterprises that Ham has been involved with...ranging from the Agricenter to ArtsMemphis, itself. The fact is, Ham Smythe and his family...
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