ARTSmemphis

This week, enjoy comedic performances and cocktails inside the theatre or experience theatrical talent in venues and pop-up locations around town! From Shakespeare and opera to jazz and bilingual productions, find more information and even more arts events on ARTSmemphis’ calendar: artsmemphis.org/event-calendar.

NOW OPEN | ArtsFirst, made possible by First Horizon Foundation, grants funds to local arts organizations toward sponsorships, programs, and/or general operations that promote artistic excellence and enrichment. Learn more on our website and register for our Oct. 7 info session here: https://bit.ly/49ZJMz7.

We're entering October with major artistic momentum in Memphis: a sold-out national arts conference, milestone anniversaries and moves, and one-of-a-kind offerings. Join us in recognizing our grantee partners this season:

“It's officially Memphis Creativity Month! October is always buzzing with creative things to do, and I'm excited to see even more people connect with their creative energy. The more creative we all can be, the more we can help to heal the world.” - Zack Orsborn

Check out Zack's weekend picks!

In case you missed it, our city is welcoming another wave of openings and celebrations. Catch the latest features on our grantee partners:

SAVE THE DATE 🌿 Support our arts community and be one of the first to party in the Overton Park Greenhouse at our Greenhouse Party! On Thursday night, November 12, experience an unmatched setting featuring:

🌿 Art installation by Bertram Williams
🌿 Shell on Wheels with a live music lineup
🌿 Interactive art installations
🌿 Live cooking experiences
🌿 Cocktails, mocktails, w**e and local beers

100% of every dollar raised supports ARTSmemphis and Overton Park Conservancy. Learn more and get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/3TwXp5l.

Festival season is here! Enjoy emporiums and art walks outdoors, and step inside Kafé Kirk or a preview of a milestone performing arts season ahead. Discover arts events across our community on ARTSmemphis’ calendar: artsmemphis.org/event-calendar

“Memphis understands the power of art to tell a story bigger than the canvas, and few works of art carry a story quite like the Federal Duck Stamp. Since 1934, this small stamp has generated more than $1.3 billion and helped conserve more than 6 million acres of wetland habitat. On September 24 and 25, Ducks Unlimited is proud to welcome the nation’s premier wildlife art competition to our national headquarters, where we will select the next Federal Duck Stamp. The judging is open to the public, and I hope our Memphis neighbors will join us to see history in the making and celebrate the remarkable connection between art, our sporting heritage, and conservation for generations to come.” - Adam Putnam, CEO, Ducks Unlimited

Check out Adam's weekend picks!

Master classes, live performances, culinary arts, and artistic collections are on full display this week. Discover arts events across our community on ARTSmemphis’ calendar: artsmemphis.org/event-calendar.

“Autumn is a time for harvesting and I can certainly get behind that energy. Let’s harvest some inspiration, y'all! Let’s nourish our souls with the creative gifts our talented community has to offer. And of course, I am full of gratitude and excitement for the opportunities granted to me to share my creative gifts with this community. Find me this weekend at Cooper-Young Fest inside Heirloom House before my new show opens next week in Levy Gallery at the Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center!” - Lauren Cannon, Artist | Educator

Check out Lauren's weekend picks!