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Wednesday, Nov 15, 2017

Local Arts Groups Make the Holidays Magical

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 Train to Chris... Read More

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Wednesday, Nov 8, 2017

ArtsMemphis Grantees Perform at National Arts Marketing Conference

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 Conference Opening Re... Read More

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Americans for the Arts Ballet Memphis Beale Street Caravan Caritas Village Center for Transforming Communities Clayborn Temple Collage Dance Collective Downtown National Arts Marketing Project National Civil Rights Museum New Ballet Ensemble & School Opera Memphis Stax Museum of America Soul Music Stax Music Academy

Monday, Nov 6, 2017

National Arts Magazine Features Memphis Organizations

The new issue of Arts Link, the official magazine of Americans for the Arts, highlights community engagement efforts by Memphis arts organizations. The article quotes ArtsMemphis President & CEO Elizabeth Rouse: “We know that arts organizations and communities must build deep trust and that this work must be approached as part of an organization’s mission. The arts organization and the community should be equal partners from the get-go. We strive to do this through our s... Read More

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Americans for the Arts Arts Link ArtsMemphis Fellows ArtUp Community Engagement Elizabeth Rouse National Arts Marketing Project New Ballet Ensemble & School PRIZM Ensemble

Monday, Oct 16, 2017

Authentic Stories: Ham Smythe III

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 famil... Read More

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Agricenter Authentic Stories Featured New Ballet Ensemble & School Premier Transportation Video

Tuesday, Sep 12, 2017

New York Times Showcases Lil Buck in Interactive Feature

We were thrilled to learn that The New York Times recently published an Interactive Feature about Memphis' own Charles "Lil Buck" Riley and jookin' -- the dance style that he helped to popularize around the world. The Times feature dissects the mind-bending choreography behind Lil Buck's well-known "The Swan," set to "The Dying Swan," one of the dance world's most celebrated solos. Buck worked on the piece with his ballet teacher, Kati... Read More

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Featured Jookin' Katie Smythe Lil Buck New Ballet Ensemble & School New York Times The Swan

Wednesday, Apr 5, 2017

Write a Postcard to Help #SAVEtheNEA

Help #SAVEtheNEA It's more important than ever to contact our legislators and urge them to #SavetheNEA. ArtsMemphis is setting up postcard writing stations at several arts events around town. We ask you to take a moment to tell our elected officals write why the arts matter to you. #artsmatters Each postcard is addressed and we will add the stamp plus mail it for you. We recently heard from one Representative who said he received 65 postcards in one day. I... Read More

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#SavetheNEA Advocacy Broad Avenue Spring Art Walk Hattiloo Theatre Memphis Brooks Museum of Art Midtown Opera Festival National Black Box Performing Arts Festival New Ballet Ensemble & School Playhouse on the Square

Monday, Apr 11, 2016

Press Release: Fifteen Memphis interior designers use creative talents to raise money for the arts

For immediate release MEMPHIS, TN (April 11th, 2016) – ArtsMemphis today announced details for their unique fundraising event called Art by Design, presented by IBERIABANK. The event will bring together a fifteen of Memphis's most sought-after interior designers to create one-of-a-kind "vignettes" at Propcellar on Summer Ave. Three days of events including parties and tours on April 28th and April 29th, culminating in a public opening on April... Read More

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Art By Design Brennan Villines Chef Kelly English Ecco Elizabeth Rouse Greg Baudoin Greg Smithers HM Dessert Lounge Hunt Slonem IBERIABANK New Ballet Ensemble & School Press Release Simply Delicious

Tuesday, Mar 13, 2012

Press Release: ArtsMemphis to Host Free Arts Festival

For immediate release Featuring public art, performances and hands-on arts activities MEMPHIS, TN (March 13, 2012) – ArtsMemphis will host a free Pop Up arts festival from 12-4 p.m. on March 24 at the Hollywood Community Center, 1560 North Hollywood. The arts festival will include the permanent installation of five picnic tables, designed and decorated by local artists, at the Hollywood Community Center. It will also include the dedication of artist Suzy Hendrix&rsqu... Read More

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Daddy Mack Blues Band Festival Memphis Symphony Orchestra National Endowment for the Arts New Ballet Ensemble & School Press Release Tennessee Shakespeare Company Theatre Memphis