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Monday, Nov 20, 2017

Authentic Stories: Jeannie Tomlinson

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 describes th... Read More

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Monday, Nov 6, 2017

Authentic Stories: Greg Fletcher

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 ... Read More

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Authentic Stories Baker Donelson Featured Judgment at Nuremberg Navy Theatre Memphis TheatreWorks Video

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

Monday, Oct 2, 2017

Authentic Stories: Michai Mosby

Michai Mosby is no ordinary teenager. He's a got a voice that will move your soul and a kindness that will warm your heart. Michai is one of the many gifted students at the Stax Music Academy -- a longtime grantee of ArtsMemphis. As Michai says, Without ArtsMemphis, there would be no Stax Music Academy. Preach! Video produced by Lawrence Shaw. Click here to check out more of Lawrence's work. Read More

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Authentic Stories Brown Missionary Baptist Church Featured Soulsville Foundation Stax Music Academy Video

Monday, Sep 25, 2017

Authentic Stories: Nikola Printz

When you think "opera singer," you probably don't think "biker chick" and "aerialist." But that's what makes Memphis so great. The arts are interwoven with every area of life in our city. That's why Nikola Printz is the perfect subject to kick off our brand new Authentic Stories Campaign. With this series, we'll be featuring local artists and art patrons who have a unique personal story -- with a focus on stories ... Read More

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Aerial Arts Authentic Stories Featured Leatherwood Motorcycle Works Midtown Opera Festival Motorcycles Opera Memphis Performing Arts Playhouse on the Square Video

Friday, Sep 1, 2017

ArtsMemphis Announces Findings of Major Economic Study

Yesterday, at a press conference in Crosstown Concourse, ArtsMemphis announced exciting findings from a newly released economic study showing that Shelby County's nonprofit arts industry accounts for nearly $200 million in annual spending and sustains the equivalent of more than 6,000 local jobs. Our announcement this morning included remarks by Phil Trenary (President & CEO of the Greater Memphis Chamber), Anne Pope (Executive Director of... Read More

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AEP5 Americans for the Arts Anne Pope Crosstown Concourse Elizabeth Rouse Lucy Lee Phil Trenary Press Conference Ritche Manley Bowden Tennessee Arts Commission Video

Tuesday, Feb 21, 2017

ArtsMemphis Hosts Packed Event to #SaveTheNEA

Thanks to everyone who joined us at Memphis Made Brewing Company yesterday for our advocacy event to #SaveTheNEA. We had terrific turnout for the event, and we wrote lots of postcards letting our elected officials know that #ArtMatters to Tennesseeans. Here are some photos from the event. And be sure to check out this short video about the event: Read More

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#ArtMatters #SavetheNEA Advocacy Featured Memphis Made Brewing Company National Endowment for the Arts Video