Arts & Culture

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.

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

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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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In The News

See the soulful side of Memphis at 2016 Soulsville USA Festival tomorrow

Friday, October 14, 2016

Source: Soulsville USA

Development News

Renovation of Pink Palace mansion begins next month

Michael WaddellTuesday, October 11, 2016

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Former Memphian Beth Warmath came from Florida to join over 150 artists in painting the largest collaborative mural in Tennessee

Paint Memphis adds a little local color to North Memphis

Emily Adams KeplingerFriday, October 7, 2016

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What smart neighborhoods can learn from Binghampton

Friday, October 7, 2016

Local filmmaker national premiere of series

Friday, October 7, 2016

Source: Huffington Post

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Broad Avenue's future tied to Binghampton

Lance WiedowerThursday, October 6, 2016

Partner Content

Immersive "idea lab" celebrates artists as community leaders

Camille LeFevreFriday, September 30, 2016

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An inventory of the Memphis black arts scene

Elle PerryFriday, September 30, 2016

In The News

The United Warehouse is a blank canvas for artist lofts, studios

South Main Artspace Lofts celebrate groundbreaking

Friday, September 30, 2016

Source: Artspace

Innovation & Job News

Amy Schaftlein, volunteer host, in the WEVL studio

WEVL celebrates 40 years of volunteer radio

Emily Adams KeplingerThursday, September 29, 2016

Development News

Renovations planned for two women-owned businesses

Michael WaddellFriday, September 23, 2016

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Infusing classical musicians with a 'heart for service' in Memphis schools

Elle PerryFriday, September 23, 2016

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Tamale Fest shines light on Latino culture

Lance WiedowerThursday, September 22, 2016

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Local maker Brit McDaniel is the artisan and designer behind Paper & Clay

Join us for upcoming speaker event Makers in the City

Anna MullinsThursday, September 22, 2016

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Mark Edgar Stuart will share his hometown sound during a Memphis showcase at Nashville's AmericanaFest

Exporting Memphis music

J.D. ReagerThursday, September 15, 2016

Metal Museum ranked one of nation's best

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Source: TripAdvisor

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Caritas Village provides community in Binghampton

Lance WiedowerThursday, September 1, 2016

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Mid-South Book Festival draws area authors, book lovers

Emily Adams KeplingerThursday, September 1, 2016

Innovation & Job News

CEO & Founder Jack Simon; COO Luke Benson at BBQ Fest

Memphis startup EPKpage completes inaugural Start MMT accelerator cohort

Emily RookerFriday, August 26, 2016

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Dilettante Collection designer Tara Skelley offers her clothing for sale during opening night of The Lab’s trunk show

'The Lab' offers support for local fashion designers

Elle PerryFriday, August 26, 2016

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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.

Arts & Culture

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

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

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

Soulsville artists in residence combine creativity with community outreach Read Article

Opera Memphis awards first McCleave Fellowship to local director Read Article

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