Art

Location: Auditorium Join us for our eleventh art history lecture taught by Professor Rebecca Howard. Lesson description: In this lecture, we will see how the Catholic Church responded to the Protestant Reformation, leading to the artistic period known as the Baroque. We will study key works of painting, sculpture, and architecture by figures like Caravaggio, […]

Location: Auditorium Join us for our twelfth art history lecture taught by Professor Rebecca Howard. Lesson description: What happens to the long-standing goal of western painting when photography finally allows for an immediate capturing of the visible world? This lecture will consider artworks that respond to the ills of modern society and the invention of […]

Join us on a musical journey to discover the wonder of ‘The Magic Flute.’ This multi-sensory scavenger hunt, led by Opera Memphis at the Brooks, introduces the whole family to this Mozart classic in a way never seen before! Space is limited so save your seat! Free Get Your Tickets

Location: Auditorium Join us for our thirteenth art history lecture taught by Professor Rebecca Howard. Lesson description: Western artists of the early 20th century will test the boundaries and standards of the art world. In this lecture, we will discuss new questions that artists and theorists are asking—most importantly, what is art and who gets […]

Join us for our fourteenth art history lecture taught by Professor Rebecca Howard. Lesson description: This lecture will bring us almost to the present day, considering artistic movements of the mid- and late 20th century. We will look at works by artists like Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, Eva Hesse, Judy Chicago, the Guerrilla Girls, Glenn […]

Location: Auditorium Join us for our fifteenth art history lecture taught by Professor Rebecca Howard. Lesson description: This lecture will consider several artists who are working in our contemporary world, in the 21st century. We will discuss the works of artists like Banksy, Wafaa Bilal, Kehinde Wiley, and Titus Kaphar. Lectures will be taught in […]

Location: Auditorium Join our panel as we explore the intersection of performance and visual art. How do costumes and sets help tell the story? Panelists Jen Gillette, Brian Ruggaber, and Marcellus Harper will talk us through their experiences as local members of the dance and theatre community. Let's learn about the many ways to tell […]

Location: Live at the Brooks Completely in-person Homeschool Days are back this semester!Come to the Brooks to take a guided tour of the collection and make art in our studio! Homeschool Days are 10am-1pm every third Thursday at the Brooks. Docent tours begin at 10:30 and 11:15. Drop in art-making will be available from10am-1pm. Feel […]