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Learn to identify some common mushroom species and understand their crucial roles in the forest ecosystem.
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Learn to identify some common mushroom species and understand their crucial roles in the forest ecosystem.
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Halloween returns with Le Bonheur Zoo Boo, a safe and family-friendly fall festival that has become a beloved tradition in our community. From glowing pumpkin creatures and colorful displays to singing skeletons, friendly ghosts, candy stations, a scavenger hunt, and a magic show with Magic Mr. Nick, every corner of the Zoo is filled with […]
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Spark your curiosity, channel your attention, and record your wonder in Overton Park.
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Wednesday Walks
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Wednesday Walks
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! No agenda, just […]
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Halloween returns with Le Bonheur Zoo Boo, a safe and family-friendly fall festival that has become a beloved tradition in our community. From glowing pumpkin creatures and colorful displays to singing skeletons, friendly ghosts, candy stations, a scavenger hunt, and a magic show with Magic Mr. Nick, every corner of the Zoo is filled with […]
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Costumes. Chaos. Live music that hits like thunder.All Hallows Eve Party: Darkwave – Punk – Metalcore takes over the Brooks with hardcore energy and gothic flair. Come dressed for the dark side and move through a night of sound and shadow—DJ Mala Leche (Sonidero Gótico) spinning darkwave and post-punk, plus live sets from Ghosty and Rosary bringing pure metalcore power. Sip something […]
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Halloween returns with Le Bonheur Zoo Boo, a safe and family-friendly fall festival that has become a beloved tradition in our community. From glowing pumpkin creatures and colorful displays to singing skeletons, friendly ghosts, candy stations, a scavenger hunt, and a magic show with Magic Mr. Nick, every corner of the Zoo is filled with […]
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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 performances, and more! Admission is FREE with registration ¡El Desfile y Festival […] Halloween returns with Le Bonheur Zoo Boo, a safe and family-friendly fall festival that has become a beloved tradition in our community. From glowing pumpkin creatures and colorful displays to singing skeletons, friendly ghosts, candy stations, a scavenger hunt, and a magic show with Magic Mr. Nick, every corner of the Zoo is filled with […]
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Advance in your watercolor practice in this Intermediate Watercolor Landscapes workshop with local artist Stacey Meredith. All materials are provided. Some experience with watercolor painting is recommended. For more information on our beginner workshops, please visit https://www.brooksmuseum.org/program/art-making.
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Unwind after the workday at Science Café, a happy hour series hosted by Overton Park Conservancy at the Golf Clubhouse. Enjoy drinks and discussion with guest speakers who share fresh perspectives from the world of science. No background knowledge needed—just curiosity!
$5
Spark your curiosity, channel your attention, and record your wonder in Overton Park.
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Reception: 5:30 PM | Talk: 6:30 PM Legendary editor, designer, and creative force Marian McEvoy joins us for an inspiring evening of style, storytelling, and design.From the glittering runways of Paris to the pages of iconic interiors magazines, McEvoy’s career spans decades of fashion, décor, and decorative arts. Join your art museum and the Decorative […] |
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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! No agenda, just […]
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Join the team with Overton Park Conservancy to learn the basics of Nature Journaling. Spark curiosity, channel attention, and enjoy a journey of observing the natural spaces found in Overton Park. Supplies and notebooks will be available. Participants are welcome to bring their own notebooks if preferred. Please be prepared for light walking through the Old […]
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Join Brooks Museum for Figure Drawing sessions! Artists of all levels can practice and increase their skills drawing the human form at Memphis' art museum. Sessions will be led by a local artist and will include a nude model. Participants can bring their own drawing supplies. Drawing boards, pencils, and pens are available for free. No […]
$13.65 – $19.95
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What stories live in a stitch? Join Memphis-based artist, designer, and quilter Susan Rogers for an intimate conversation exploring her exhibition Of Salt and Spirit and the deeply personal, communal, and cultural traditions behind quilting. In conversation with curator Kristin Pedrozo, Susan will share how she first learned to quilt at age five, sewing beside […]
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Join curator Kristin Pedrozo for a closer look at ‘Of Salt and Spirit: Black Quilters in the American South’. Over the past twenty years, the Mississippi Museum of Art has amassed one of the largest quilt collections in the American South. This exhibition will feature highlights of handmade and machine-stitched quilts by renowned Black southern […]
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November is Indigenous Heritage Month and we’re celebrating by learning about artists like Dyani White Hawk. This artist is known for using geometric shapes and abstraction in their art. Create your own piece of abstract art and learn about the importance of weaving and symbolism in Lakota heritage. Super Saturday takes place every week during […] Join Brooks Museum for Figure Drawing sessions. Artists of all levels can practice and increase their skills drawing the human form at Memphis' art museum. Sessions will be led by a local artist and will include a clothed model. Participants can bring their own drawing supplies. Drawing boards, pencils, and pens are available for free. No […] |
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Discover some of the best works created by women artists in the Brooks Museum’s permanent collection. Led by docent Vicky Powell, this tour seeks to elevate the visibility of female artists at Brooks Museum so that their names will be spoken in the same conversations as their male counterparts. The featured artists are: Georgia O'Keefe, […]
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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! No agenda, just […]
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This month’s Homeschool Day is all about quilts! Learn about the geometry of quilt patterns by making your own paper quilt squares. Bring the whole family to collaborate on your own mini paper family quilt. Afterwards join one of our docent-led tours, or go at your own pace, to see our newest exhibition, Of Salt […]
Spark your curiosity, channel your attention, and record your wonder in Overton Park.
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It's like the Like Really Creative Collage Party, but with journals! Bring your favorite journal, rummage through vintage magazines and rare ephemera, choose your favorite art supplies, and create as many mixed-media collages as you'd like within your journal—all while vibing out to tunes from DJ Yo Breezye with a community full of creatives. Kickstart […] |
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Venture into the Old Forest to see the lively avian antics and get to know your most charismatic Overton Park residents.
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Take home a free swamp chestnut oak, serviceberry, redbud, or persimmon for your space.
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This Super Saturday we’re looking at food as art! Bring the family out to create tiny sculptures of your favorite foods. Memphis’ Art Collection has several pieces beautifully depicting food including works by Micheal Rogers and Donald Sultan Using Model Magic and sculpting tools you have a chance to create something you could almost eat! […]
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Teen Workshop - Artwork Documentation For High School Juniors and Seniors In this hands-on workshop, high school juniors and seniors will learn how to effectively document their artwork for submission without the need for professional equipment. This class focuses on practical techniques for shooting photos of your art using everyday tools like smartphones and basic […] |
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In this class, enjoy a guided viewing of the exhibition ‘Of Salt and Spirit: Black Quilters in the American South’. Then take your inspiration to the studio where instructor Britt Herring will guide you through creating painted collage materials to cut-up and assemble in your own quilt inspired pieces. Learn about mono-printing with gel plates, […]
$48.31 – $58.82
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Spark your curiosity, channel your attention, and record your wonder in Overton Park.
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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! No agenda, just […]
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Following her captivating 2023 exhibition Master Narrative—which reimagined European Old Master paintings through an Afro-Cuban lens—beloved artist Harmonia Rosales returns to the museum on her book tour. Be one of the first to purchase “Chronicles of Ori: An African Epic” and learn about the history of African mythology and how Rosales has brought these stories […] |
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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.
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Join the team with Overton Park Conservancy to learn the basics of Nature Journaling. Spark curiosity, channel attention, and enjoy a journey of observing the natural spaces found in Overton Park. Supplies and notebooks will be available. Participants are welcome to bring their own notebooks if preferred. Please be prepared for light walking through the Old […]
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Join us for a figure drawing session with a 2 hour long pose. Artists of all levels can practice and increase their skills drawing the human form at Memphis' art museum. Sessions will be facilitated by a local artist and will include a model sitting for long poses. Participants can bring their own drawing supplies. […]
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Venture into the Old Forest to see the lively avian antics and get to know your most charismatic Overton Park residents.
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Join Cassie Lazzo, The Mahjologist, for a lesson on how to play American Mahjong at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art! American Mahjong is an adapted version of the ancient tile game Mahjong which originated in China. It is complex, addicting, and FUN! The Mahjong Line has revamped the game by making beautiful tiles and […]
$53.56 – $64.07
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Led by docent Mia Pratt, this dreamlike tour ventures into artworks that hover between the real and the surreal, the sacred and the symbolic. Explore how artists use myth, memory, and imagination to blur boundaries and tap into the unconscious. With works that conjure dreams, visions, and altered states of being, you'll leave seeing familiar […]
$5.72 – $11.54
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What do you really see when you look at a painting? Join docent Carol Adamec for a guided experience designed to sharpen your visual awareness and interpretive skills. Featuring everything from quiet 19th-century landscapes to vibrant modern compositions, this tour encourages curiosity, close observation, and a more personal connection to the art on view. Ideal […]
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Spark your curiosity, channel your attention, and record your wonder in Overton Park.
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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! No agenda, just […]
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Celebrate the season and support Memphis creatives at the Holiday Arts Market, happening Saturday, November 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. Featuring more than 30 local artists, makers, and small businesses—many without brick-and-mortar storefronts—this festive market offers the perfect opportunity to shop small on Small Business Saturday. […]
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It’s a “snow day” at this week’s Super Saturday! This week we’ll learn about radial symmetry and make our own paper snowflakes to create a winter wonderland! Once you’re in the holiday spirit enjoy the museum’s annual Starry Bazaar and find the perfect gifts for all your favorite people. Super Saturday takes place every week […] |
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Unwind after the workday at Science Café, a happy hour series hosted by Overton Park Conservancy at the Golf Clubhouse. Enjoy drinks and discussion with guest speakers who share fresh perspectives from the world of science. No background knowledge needed—just curiosity!
$5
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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! No agenda, just […]
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Join us for a conversation about the role of community in sustainable farming.
$45 – $75
Join Brooks Museum for Figure Drawing sessions! Artists of all levels can practice and increase their skills drawing the human form at Memphis' art museum. Sessions will be led by a local artist and will include a nude model. Participants can bring their own drawing supplies. Drawing boards, pencils, and pens are available for free. No […]
$13.65 – $19.95
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Grab your needles and settle in for a cozy evening of crafting paired with specialty cocktails, live music, and a world-class art collection! Textile artists of all varieties are invited to bring their projects to the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art for a Happy Hour full of casting on, counting stitches, and creating community. Whether […] |
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The St. Jude Marathon returns to Overton Park! Park roads will be closed throughout the race, but we encourage you to walk or bike over and join Overton Park Conservancy's cheering section at Poplar and Morrie Moss Lane from 9:15 AM to 1:15 PM! For details about the race, click here. |
