Are you interested in learning more about the profession and practice of art therapy?  Join us for an informative session led by the Brooks’ Art Therapy Access Program art therapist, Paige Scheinberg, MS, ATR-BC, who will introduce you to the history, treatment goals, unique benefits, and settings in which you may find and/or utilize an […]

Sketchers may bring their own drawing materials or use the paper and pencils provided. Pencils, colored pencils, and crayons may be used, as well as sketchbooks or drawing pads 18x24” or smaller. Please no pens, markers, charcoal, or pastels. Nude, 18+. Limited seating. $10 per class | $5 for Brooks members PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Cullen Washington Jr. utilizes the grid and the public square to communicate democracy, humanity and freedom of speech. He describes his collage abstract paintings as non-representational fields of activity. A native of Louisiana, Washington currently lives and works in New York. He has shown nationally and internationally. Selected exhibitions include The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, Saatchi […]

11 a.m. – 7th and 8th grade ceremony and reception 12:30 p.m. – 9th, 10th, and 11th grade ceremony and reception 2:30 p.m. – 12th grade ceremony and reception *In case of inclement weather, the ceremonies will be held Sunday, February 16. Sponsored by the Brooks Museum League.

You might not expect it, but the museum offers the same reprieve as meditation from the stress of daily life. For this Café Conversation, Dr. Siripong “Pong” Malasri, Dean of Gadomski School of Engineering at Christian Brothers University, will share his experiences in meditation, including breathing techniques, energy circulation, and chakra balancing, as we discuss […]

Though we may not be able to feel or hear the objects and scenes in a picture, artists often invite us to use a variety of our senses when we explore a work of art—encouraging us to imagine the textures, smells, and even tastes of what is depicted. The most effective way to receive information, […]

The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art invites you to explore a variety of mindfulness and meditation practices through gallery discussions and art-making with our art therapist, Paige Scheinberg, MS, ATR-BC. Experience personal growth, understanding, and transformation as you create and view our collection and exhibitions in a new way – or for the first time!  […]

Join us for an informative, enjoyable evening to recognize contemporary Indigenous artists in this thought-provoking exhibition which explores issues of identity, inclusion, and representation. Native Voices, 1950 to Now: Art for a New Understanding is organized by Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas. Support for this exhibition and its national tour is provided by […]

Students from CBU, LeMoyne Owen College, Rhodes College, and Southwest Tennessee Community College will participate alongside MCA seniors to offer a networking event and one-stop shop for creative students and employers or internship sites. This dynamic gathering will showcase over 50 students who will be ready to share their work, receive feedback, and hear about […]

Attend a teachers-only workshop that includes lesson strategies, art-making, a catered lunch and a guided tour of Native Voices, 1050 to Now: Art for a New Understanding. The exhibition features over 80 artworks from the 1950s to today, including paintings, photography, video, sculptures, performance art, and more, all created by Indigenous U.S. and Canadian artists.  Pre-registration […]

Inspired by the artwork featured in the exhibition Native Voices, 1950 to Now: Art for a New Understanding, a group of students from Hutchison School have organized an event for Memphis-area teenagers to connect with the exhibition. Native Voices, 1950 to Now: Art for a New Understanding is organized by Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, […]