Spark your curiosity, channel your attention, and record your wonder in Overton Park. Join us to learn the basics of Nature Journaling. Begin (or continue) your journey of observing and questioning. Inspiration below! Bring your own notebook/journal and writing materials. Writing and coloring supplies such as watercolors, coloring pencils, and crayons available to share. […]
Join instructor Cecelia Cordera for free Yoga in the Formal Gardens provided by Delta Groove Yoga. Every Wednesday from 8 - 9am in the Formal Gardens in Overton Park. June 5th - October 30th Sign up here! This Yoga class will involve a gentle flow, encouraging you to breathe and listen to your body in […]
Working from home and need a reason to get out of the house? Want to stretch your legs and meet someone new? Does the dog need to take a stroll? If you answered yes to any of those question, join us for a casual stroll around the Old Forest paved road! […]
Impressionism will be surveyed from its beginnings as a group of obscure artists in Paris to its popularity as a world-wide phenomenon. We will see how innovations in both the production of paint and theories of color perception would inform the radical experiments of Impressionism, and the even more radical forms of picture-making carried out […]
Día de Los Muertos Festival is BACK and bigger than ever! Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, along with the Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group, invites you and your family to honor your ancestors and celebrate the cycle of life and death. The festival at the Brooks will offer art-making activities, face painting, music, costumed performers, dance […]
Join Hollywood Feed at Overton Bark for a mega-adoption event so we can get Memphis' adoptable pets Home for the Howl-idays There will be adoptable pets from New Beginnings Animal Rescue, Blue Sky Dog Rescue, and Memphis Animal Services. We'll also have: Costume contest with prizes Enter-To-Win Giveaway Pet Portraits Mem-pups from Mempops *weather permitting […]
Wind down from the workday by learning something new over drinks! Join Overton Park Conservancy at the Golf Clubhouse for a happy hour with guest speakers who will share unique perspectives from their corners of the scientific world. All are welcome; no previous scientific knowledge required Science Café is scheduled for 5:30 pm the first […]
Working from home and need a reason to get out of the house? Want to stretch your legs and meet someone new? Does the dog need to take a stroll? If you answered yes to any of those question, join us for a casual stroll around the Old Forest paved road! […]
John Edwin Mason teaches African history and the history of photography at the University of Virginia. His research currently focuses on twentieth-century documentary photography and photojournalism. His next book will be about the great African American photographer, writer, and filmmaker, Gordon Parks. He has previously published books on South African social and cultural history. He […]
Join Brooks Museum for an energized evening of dancing with beats from YOBREEZYE. YOBREEZYE, born as Bryan Roberson, is a multi-hyphenate creative with roots in photography, graphic design, video, strategy, and direction. Raised in Memphis TN, Bryan now resides in Nashville, TN with a Bachelors degree from Middle Tennessee State University in Mass Communications accompanied […]
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Memphis. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art under the gentle glow of candlelight.Tentative Program Prince – Purple […]
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Memphis. Get your tickets now to discover music inspired by the winter and the holiday spirit at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art under the gentle glow of candlelight. Tentative Program Killing Me Softly With His Song […]
Join us for Super Saturday as we celebrate Indigenous Heritage Month! During this Super Saturday we'll learn about artforms that Native American artists have used throughout history and in contemporary art. We'll also learn how abstract shapes have shaped Indigenous art throughout history. In our Education Studiom, you can create a 2D beaded painting inspired […]
Teachers, come explore photography with Eric Echols and receive professional development too! Eric Echols will lead a workshop on engaging high school students with photography and how they use the medium as a form of self-expression and reflection on their community. Free with Registration Get Your Tickets
Join us on Saturday November 9th at 12pm as the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art welcomes the musical talents of the Memphis Youth Symphony to its galleries! Students in the Memphis Youth Symphony Program (MYSP) will perform against the backdrop of inspiring works of art spanning the ages. Reserve your tickets today for an experience […]
Join us Sunday, November 10th for a closer look at The Grand Canal from the Campo San Vio, painted in 1728 by Canaletto. Led by art history professor Mallory Sharp, we’ll spend each Art Club learning about the artist, their influences, the historical context, and other fascinating details that give us a fuller understanding of […]
Girls on the Run Memphis celebrates the end of its season with a 5K at the Overton Park Shell. This closing event gives program participants of all abilities a tangible sense of accomplishment. Crossing the finish line instills confidence through completion and is a joyful moment program participants always remember! Everyone in our program receives […]
Working from home and need a reason to get out of the house? Want to stretch your legs and meet someone new? Does the dog need to take a stroll? If you answered yes to any of those question, join us for a casual stroll around the Old Forest paved road! […]
Figure Drawing is back by popular demand! Artists of all levels can practice and increase their skills drawing the human form at Memphis' art museum. Led by a local artist, sessions will include either a nude or clothed model, giving artists the opportunity to practice drawing both. Participants can bring their own drawing supplies. No […]
Bring your students to learn about the history and current events of Memphis through the work of Andrea Morales. They'll create their own Memphis landscape and learn how to photograph it like the great Memphis photographer, Andrea Morales. Docent Tours at 10:30a and 11:15a. Drop-in art making activities 10a-1p. Free with Registration Get Your Tickets
This talk will explore the avant-garde culture advocated by modernist artists, who would re-evaluate the very idea of WHAT art is (and what it can be). Emphasis will be placed on influential modernist movements from the early 20th century like Cubism, Constructivism, Dada, and Surrealism; the continuity of representational imagery will also be seen in […]
Designer, collector, and proprietor of the contemporary curiosity shop Kabinett & Kammer, Sean Scherer shares his secrets for composing vignettes of favorite objects, showing creative ways to incorporate both cherished possessions and flea-market finds. A former professor, Sean is an antiques expert and will be exploring the Memphis area and our museum-with you! 6pm book […]
Discover the world of Ancient Egypt at this Super Saturday! Learn about the the ancient art of scrolls that were used throughout Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Inspired by the Egyptian collection at the Brooks, this scroll activity will allow the whole family to create their own ancient legend! Capacity is limited. Please register. Free with […]
Jazz represents one of the most important musical, historical, and cultural phenomena of the Memphis and Mid-South area. A true renaissance of Jazz culture can only come about from the youth in this city — aided by those of us who know and have lived the musical richness of this American art form. Memphis Jazz […]
Join us for a gallery talk with Memphis-based artist Ariel J. Cobbert. Ariel J. Cobbert (b. 1995, Hattiesburg, MS) is a Memphis-based multidisciplinary artist. In 2018, Cobbert received her BA in Print Journalism and African American Studies from the University of Mississippi. Her work has since featured in national publications including the New York Times, […]
Join us for a fall-themed floral arranging workshop celebrating the harvest season with heirloom mums, dahlias, tones of harvest, and dried accents. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the art of floral arranging while exploring the beauty and diversity of Memphis's fall blooms with flowers actually grown in Memphis! Local florist and flower farmer, Midtown […]
On November 17, communities across the globe will gather together to demand actions towards improving roadway safety and to uplift proven strategies, including redesigning dangerous roads, reducing speed limits, and improving vehicle design. The day also serves as a crucial opportunity for governments and those working in road safety to demonstrate the scale and impact […]
Working from home and need a reason to get out of the house? Want to stretch your legs and meet someone new? Does the dog need to take a stroll? If you answered yes to any of those question, join us for a casual stroll around the Old Forest paved road! […]
Join Conservancy staff on a walk while we discuss a specific ecological concept for the month. Walks scheduled for the third Thursday of each month August-November at 4 pm. Registration will be open a week before each walk. Fall 2024 Schedule August 15th September 19th October 17th November 21st Inspired by Color: Fall Forests and […]
Our final talk will look at the pluralism and globalism that distinguish late 20th-century and contemporary art from previous eras. Modernism’s formalistic experiments in abstraction will be brought to its most radical conclusions in Abstract Expressionism and Minimalism, while the repetitive forms and ephemeral imagery of consumer culture would be celebrated by Pop Art. Movements […]
Join us for a relaxing, smooth Jazz Happy Hour experience on Thursday, November 21st at 6p! Memphis Jazz Workshop’s very own pianist and a crowd favorite, Stephen Lee will be performing Jazz in the Terrace Room. Our intimate cabaret setting promises an engaging and up-close experience, allowing you to fully appreciate the talent of these […]
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Memphis. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info […]
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Memphis. Get your tickets now to discover music inspired by the winter and the holiday spirit at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art under the gentle glow of candlelight. Tentative Program Coldplay - Clocks Coldplay - Something […]
Join us as we create the new year with stars! We'll make stars inspired by Greely Myatt and then write our resolutions on them! This week's Super Saturday is inspired by the Winter Art Garden, designed by Memphis-based artist Greely Myatt. Free with Registration Get Your Tickets
Step into the festive spirit and help us celebrate the opening of our Winter Art Garden at the Starry Bazaar hosted at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, where art and culture meet seasonal charm! This enchanting event transforms the museum into a winter wonderland filled with local artisans, handcrafted goods, and unique treasures. Stroll […]
The annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k is a fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not […]
Working from home and need a reason to get out of the house? Want to stretch your legs and meet someone new? Does the dog need to take a stroll? If you answered yes to any of those question, join us for a casual stroll around the Old Forest paved road! […]