Arts & Culture

Nokomis McElroy stands for a portrait in Orange Mound. (Andrea Morales)

Nokomis McElroy stands for a portrait in Orange Mound. (Andrea Morales) Andrea Morales

From Stax Records to social media, two generations of Black arts leaders support the scene Read Article

While birthed in different eras, The Collective and The Memphis Black Arts Alliance face the similar strifes from combating generational poverty in disinvested communities and having to navigate and engage artists in a city where arts infrastructure is in its infancy.

Youth programming at the Memphis Black Arts Alliance. (MBAA)

Photo: Youth programming at the Memphis Black Arts Alliance. (MBAA)

Brandon Marshall painting a recent temporary mural at the Crosstown strip.

Brandon Marshall painting a recent temporary mural at the Crosstown strip. Averell Mondie

Musical Heights: A neighborhood's forgotten role in the history of one of pop's most famous studios Read Article

In a nondescript store front on National Street, some of the 20th century's biggest music stars once worked. Discover the one-time Heights recording studio that played a major role in garage rock, soul, and heavy metal and laid the groundwork for one of Memphis' most enduring musical ...

Ardent recordings opened in 1966 at the intersection of National and Bayliss, catty corner from the Sweden Kream that still stands today.

Photo: Ardent recordings opened in 1966 at the intersection of National and Bayliss, catty corner from the Sweden Kream that still stands today.

The intersection of art and urban planning makes Memphis 3.0 a multimedia strategy Read Article

Three Memphis-based artists are engaged in the comprehensive Memphis 3.0 planning process. Through art, they engage with residents and bring down to the earth lofty urban planning concepts such as livability, connectivity and sustainability.

Alex Greene, Yancy Villa Calvo, and Neili Jones at the Urban Art Commission offices. (Houston Cofield)

Photo: Alex Greene, Yancy Villa Calvo, and Neili Jones at the Urban Art Commission offices. (Houston Cofield)

Soulsville artists in residence combine creativity with community outreach Read Article

As the home of legendary Stax Records, Soulsville is known as Memphis' music-first neighborhood. As part of a unique artists-in-residency program, a muralist and filmmaker have moved into the neighborhood to encourage creativity among their neighbors.

Kalimah Abioto features a clip from her film “Vulnerable: Street Interviews”

Photo: Kalimah Abioto features a clip from her film “Vulnerable: Street Interviews” Rachel Warren

Opera Memphis awards first McCleave Fellowship to local director Read Article

Dennis Whitehead Darling is the inaugural fellow of the McCleave Project, an initiative of the opera company to bring a focus on diversity and inclusion to the genre.

Dennis Whitehead Darling is the inaugural fellow of the McCleave Project, an initiative of the opera company to bring a focus on diversity and inclusion to the genre.

Photo: Dennis Whitehead Darling is the inaugural fellow of the McCleave Project, an initiative of the opera company to bring a focus on diversity and inclusion to the genre.

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Innovation & Job News

A recent crowd at Growlers.

Jonathan Kiersky returns to his roots at Growlers

J.D. ReagerThursday, March 2, 2017

Guitar bodies hang in the workshop waiting to be connected with necks.

Boutique guitars built and sold on Broad Avenue

Lance WiedowerWednesday, March 1, 2017

Need to ID

As arts funding shrinks, Memphis churches step up outside of Sunday service

Kirstin CheersWednesday, March 1, 2017

Students at Humes Preparatory Academy wait for parents and community members to take their seats.

In photos: North Memphis students honor thread of royalty from African queens to kings of pop music

Andrea MoralesMonday, February 27, 2017

Innovation & Job News

Christy Valentine (L) and Kimberly Hooper-Taylor write postcards to legislators advocating for arts funding.

The "birthplace of rock and roll" braces for federal cuts to arts funding

J. Dylan SandiferWednesday, February 22, 2017

Brandon Marshall painting a recent temporary mural at the Crosstown strip.

Public art investments create a moveable museum for Memphis

Lesley YoungWednesday, February 15, 2017

Jupiter

Jupiter Comics brings superheroes to the suburbs

Lance WiedowerTuesday, February 14, 2017

Books

Inclusivity is key to Memphis' chapter as a literary city

Shelby BlackTuesday, February 14, 2017

Innovation & Job News

An exhibit at 600 Monroe Ave. is the first in an exhibition series among rotating galleries in the Edge district.

Local artisan market to open in the Edge District

J. Dylan SandiferWednesday, February 8, 2017

Innovation & Job News

Vendors at the Memphis Maker Fair held June 2017 outside of City Hall.

New plan uncovers data that supports Memphis' maker economy

J. Dylan SandiferWednesday, February 8, 2017

Development News

Cafe

New casual dining option opens at the Brooks Museum

Michael WaddellTuesday, February 7, 2017

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Five upcoming projects that will change Memphis neighborhoods

Michael WaddellWednesday, February 1, 2017

Innovation & Job News

Ben Butler's door handles incorporate the art-deco design of the building's past.

Crosstown Concourse incorporates salvaged and new art in its final touches

J. Dylan SandiferTuesday, January 31, 2017

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Art gallery for marginalized artists illustrates homelessness

Wesley Morgan ParahamThursday, January 26, 2017

Flicker

Art lights up lesser-known Flicker Street in Midtown

Michael WaddellWednesday, January 25, 2017

Book Juggler

South Main Book Juggler depends on community for success

Lance WiedowerWednesday, January 25, 2017

Art Therapy

Memphis combines art and therapy in growing field

Katie SchnackWednesday, January 25, 2017

Development News

Carousel

Children's Museum of Memphis gets 100-year-old carousel spinning again

Michael WaddellTuesday, January 24, 2017

SexPistols

Unmarked Memphis II: Big Star craves ice-cream and the Sex Pistols storm Union Avenue

Devin GreaneyMonday, January 23, 2017

Development News

FoodHall

Renovations nearly complete at Downtown food hall and event venue

Michael WaddellWednesday, January 18, 2017

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Memphis is a rich with authentic arts and culture assets. From the thriving music industry with deep roots in every important American genre to arts districts blossoming from Broad Avenue to Soulsville, Memphis' creative talents are not left in the history books. The city is home to a nationally acclaimed professional ballet company, opera and symphony orchestra and new galleries and collectives that are bringing the city's latest generation of artists into greater recognition.

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