Brooks Museum of Art

Step into a world where art plays tricks on your eyes! This week’s Super Saturday at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art features optical illusions inspired by Yaacov Agam’s mesmerizing work Lumière de minuit. Using simple materials like paper, pencils, scissors, and markers, you’ll create your very own Agamograph — a playful piece of art […]

Your creative prime can begin at any age. You're invited to get immersed into the artist process and build new skills through eight weeks of hands-on making. Prime Practice is an eight-week studio course for adults 55 and older who are ready to try something new, strengthen their skills and connect with others. Choose printmaking with Vince […]

Your creative prime can begin at any age. You're invited to get immersed into the artist process and build new skills through eight weeks of hands-on making. Prime Practice is an eight-week studio course for adults 55 and older who are ready to try something new, strengthen their skills and connect with others. Choose printmaking with Vince […]

Bring the family out to make Pop-Up Paper Animals! Inspired by animals in the museum's collection, this Super Saturday draw, color, cut, and fold your drawn animal to make it stand up and come alive.  Ideal for ages 5–12. All materials provided. Registration is required. Space is limited—reserve your spot today!

Join us this Super Saturday and dive into the vibrant and iconic world of mixed media, inspired by the legendary Claude Monet! In this creative drop-in workshop, you'll use moarkers, watercolor, and cupcake liners to create your own masterpiece, just like Monet's iconic Water Lilies (Nymphéas). Explore themes of nature, emotion, and culture as you layer […]

Celebrate the beauty of flowers through art in this fun, hands-on Super Saturday for children and their families. Inspired by the vibrant floral paintings of Georgia O’Keeffe, participants will explore color, shape, and scale while creating their own flower-inspired artworks. Using oil pastels and markers, families will experiment with close-up perspectives and create unique floral […]

Capture the magic of stained glass at this vibrant Super Saturday! Inspired by the Brooks’ stunning Tiffany and Renaissance stained glass pieces, you’ll create your own transparent suncatcher using velum, celphane, and markers.  Hang it in your window and watch the colors dance in the sunlight. Super Saturday is free and open to all every […]

Join us for a special edition of Art & Aperitifs on Thursday July 16th, from 5:30-7:30 PM. Fashion designer Samilia Pelshak takes us behind the scenes to talk all things fashion and culture. Samilia has carved a niche for herself in the fashion industry by seamlessly blending traditional African prints with Western street fashion trends […]

Create a masterpeice during Super Saturday: Floral Sculptures, a creative, hands-on activity inspired by floral art in the museum’s collection. Drawing inspiration from the whimsical floral works of Florine Stettheimer and the cultural legacy of Mary Simms, young artists will craft their own vibrant upcycled bouquets using colorful pipe cleaners, buttons, and mini vases. This […]

On June 27, drop the needle on creativity at Super Saturday: Art and Music. This fun, music-inspired workshop invites kids to decorate their own small vinyl records using paint and paint markers, transforming them into vibrant works of art. From abstract designs to musical motifs, participants will express themselves through color and rhythm—no turntable required. […]