Brooks Museum of Art
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Dia de los Muertos Teacher Workshop
Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesTeachers, join us on Saturday, September 13, from 10:00a - 12:00p for a FREE workshop organized in partnership with Cazateatro. Participants will learn more about the culture and traditions behind Dia de los Muertos. In particular, you'll learn about the work of José Guadalupe Posada, best known for his Calaveras and learn a printmaking activity […]
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Super Saturday – Wire Sculptures
Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesSculpt like a pro with nothing but a simple wire! Inspired by Lonnie Holley’s Spirit Head on a Rod, this Super Saturday lets you experiment with line and form by creating wire sculptures of faces, animals, or anything your imagination dreams up. All materials provided — just bring your creativity! As always, Super Saturday is […]
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Perfect Pairings
Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesPerfect Pairings is an elegant fundraising event hosted by the Decorative Arts Trust to support the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. This one-of-a-kind evening unites celebrated chefs, visionary designers, and tastemakers to create stunning tablescapes paired with exquisite fine dining. Guests will experience a feast for the senses as they dine in a beautifully curated showroom […]
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Instrumental Soul: Live with Darryl Evan Jones
Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesGet ready for a night of seriously good music with Darryl Evan Jones—Memphis favorite and the kind of flutist who makes you feel every note. Born in the Bronx, raised by the rhythms of jazz, gospel, and classical, Darryl doesn’t just play the flute—he pours soul into it. He’s shared the stage with some of […]
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Tour: The Life of Jesus Christ through Art
Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesJoin docent Kaitlyn Curry for a tour of the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art! Kaitlyn's tour will highlight canon events in the life of Jesus Christ, as they are portrayed in art. Enjoy a closer look at pieces from the medieval, renaissance, and baroque collections as they narrate the life of Jesus.
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Tour: The Evolution of Artistic Mediums
Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesTake a guided walk through art history with docent Maria Kulma, focusing on how materials—from wood panels and tempera to canvas and mixed media—have shaped artistic practice across centuries. This tour offers a deeper look at how evolving tools and techniques influence the stories artists choose to tell, and how mediums themselves carry meaning. Perfect […]
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Super Saturday – Hispanic Heritage Month: Hojalata
Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesJoin us for a special Super Saturday in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! Learn about hojalata, a traditional Mexican folk art that transforms tin into beautiful embossed designs. Using safe tools and vibrant motifs, you’ll create a piece that’s uniquely yours. Super Saturday is free and open to all ages from 10 AM to 12 […]
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Tour: A Healing Renaissance
Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesDuring this tour, guests will discover the arts of the Renaissance - through a new lens. Docent Amy Tipton will discuss how the destruction of the Middle Ages led to the art movement called the Renaissance and how the arts that emerged from this time were used to help heal Italy after the Medieval destruction. […]
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Come As Thou Art: Shakespearean Masquerade
Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesCalling all villains, lovers and fools: step into a magical world where Shakespearean spirits come to life at Memphis’ art museum’s fall fashion event! The second-annual Come As Thou Art, hosted by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, is the spellbinding evening of your dreams – featuring a masquerade ball, runway show, and the chance to […]
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Memphis in Perspective: Architectural Perspective Workshop
Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesDiscover the art of perspective drawing in this hands-on workshop focused on capturing the architectural beauty of the iconic Memphis Hernando de Soto or 'M' Bridge. Students will learn the fundamentals of one- and two-point perspective, using pencils and rulers to sketch the building’s form, depth, and proportions with accuracy. Through guided instruction, participants will […]
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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 […]
$5.00 – $11.54