Brooks Museum of Art
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Tour: Between Realms
Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesLed 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 […]
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Tour: Learning to Look
Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesWhat 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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Decorative Arts Trust presents Building on Tradition: Curtis & Windham Architects Book Signing, Reception, and Talk
Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesBook Signing and Reception: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Lecture Begins: 12:00 p.m.Lunch must be preordered in advance. Building on Tradition: The Work of Curtis & Windham Architects Author William Curtis and Russell Windham A firm expressing the best in classical architecture, rendered anew for today’s contemporary lifestyles.Over two decades, William Curtis and Russell Windham have worked […]
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Oil Painting for Adults: Masterpiece Series
Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesJoin us for Painting the Masters, a relaxed, welcoming 8-week class series where adult learners discover the joy of oil painting. Each session explores techniques used by great artists throughout history—helping you build foundational painting skills while creating your own masterpieces. Perfect for beginners or those returning to art, this class offers step-by-step guidance, time to […]
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Figure Drawing (Nude Model)
Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Jazz Currents: Alex Upton Quartet
Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesJoin us for a captivating night of music with Alex Upton, the acclaimed Memphis-based saxophonist, composer, and educator whose artistry bridges tradition and innovation. With a sound that’s both rooted in jazz history and reaching boldly toward the future, Alex brings a unique and powerful voice to every performance. A nationally awarded soloist and First […]
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Tour: Spectacular Still Lives
Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesJoin docent Peter Boyd for a focused look into Still Lives works, a guided tour that explores the visual language and narrative power of still life compositions across time and place. From early modern traditions to contemporary interpretations—including works by Memphis-based artists—this tour unpacks how everyday objects become vessels of meaning, mood, and memory. If […]
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Super Saturday – Quilts
Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesLearn about the geometry of quilt patterns by making your own paper quilt squares! Inspired by the newest exhibition at your art museum ‘Of Salt and Spirit’ this activity is all about the art of quilt making. Bring the whole family to collaborate on your own mini paper family quilt. Super Saturday takes place every […]
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Indian Dance Workshop
Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesLearn about Indian dance and culture at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art! Local dance instructor Jay Kumar will guide you through hand gestures, dance routines, facial expressions, and more as you learn about the beautiful art of Indian dance. You’ll also have the opportunity to try on traditional Indian dance costumes and jewelry. No […]
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Homeschool Day – Hispanic Heritage Month
Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesCelebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about the art of hojalata, or Mexican Tin Art. During October’s Homeschool Day at your art museum, you can practice the art of hojalata by safely embossing a piece of tin art with dull pencils. We’ll learn about Mexican folk art imagery and motifs while making a piece of […]
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Oil Painting for Adults: Masterpiece Series
Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesJoin us for Painting the Masters, a relaxed, welcoming 8-week class series where adult learners discover the joy of oil painting. Each session explores techniques used by great artists throughout history—helping you build foundational painting skills while creating your own masterpieces. Perfect for beginners or those returning to art, this class offers step-by-step guidance, time to […]
$250.00 – $375.00 -
Art & Aperitifs: A Conversation with Suchitra Mattai
Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesJoin us for an evening of art, film, and conversation with the artist Suchitra Mattai, whose installation with abundance we meet is currently featured in the museum’s rotunda. A screening of the Oscar-nominated short film Anuja (2024), co-produced by Mattai will be followed by a conversation between the artist and Patricia Lee Daigle, MBMA Curator of Modern […]