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SUMMARY:Super Saturday - Rainbows and Color Theory
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and hands-on experience where you will learn the basics of mixing color by creating your own rainbow color wheel. In this exciting workshop\, participants will mix primary colors of model magic to make a vibrant 3D color wheel that showcases the beautiful spectrum of colors. This interactive program is perfect for art lovers of all ages\, providing a unique opportunity to explore color theory in a fun and creative way. Don’t miss out on this wonderful chance to ignite your imagination and discover the joy of color mixing! \n\n\n\nIdeal for ages 5–12. All materials provided. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required. Space is limited—reserve your spot today!
URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/super-saturday-rainbows-and-color-theory/
LOCATION:Brooks Museum of Art\, 1934 Poplar Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Drawn from Another World: Afro-Futurist Comic Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Drawn from Another World: Afrofuturist Comics Workshop \n\n\n\nSaturday\, August 29\, 2026 | 11 a.m.–3 p.m. \n\n\n\n$85 All Day Pass for Non-Members | $75 All Day Pass for Members \n\n\n\nYour All Day Pass includes admission to BOTH workshops and access to a catered sandwich bar for lunch between sessions. \n\n\n\n$50 Single Workshop Pass for Non-Members| $45 Single Workshop Pass for Members \n\n\n\nImagine a world and bring it to life in this Afrofuturist writing and comics workshop led by award-winning writer Troy L. Wiggins and Memphis illustrator Therro the Kid. No writing or drawing experience is needed. \n\n\n\nBegin with a gallery walk through David Uzochukwu: Bodies of Water\, where photographs of hybrid beings and otherworldly landscapes will inspire characters and stories. Troy will share how art fuels his writing\, then guide you as you invent a world and draft speculative fiction of your own. \n\n\n\nAfter lunch\, Therro the Kid will help you turn your story into a comic. Design a character\, choose a key moment\, and learn how to arrange it on the page. Live demonstrations and beginner-friendly templates will help you get started\, whether you draw regularly or have not picked up a pencil in years. \n\n\n\nYou will leave with an original character\, a short story\, and an illustrated scene that brings your imagined world to life. \n\n\n\nYour All Day Pass includes admission to BOTH workshops and access to a catered sandwich bar for lunch between sessions. \n\n\n\nPlease contact us ahead of time for any dietary restrictions or allergies. \n\n\n\nTroy L. Wiggins is an award-winning Memphis writer and editor whose work has appeared in Black Panther: Tales of Wakanda\, Memphis Noir\, and the Hugo and World Fantasy Award–winning FIYAH Magazine of Black Speculative Fiction. Read More. \n\n\n\nTherrious Davis\, better known by the nickname Therro is an illustrator and a graduate of the Memphis College of Art. An Orange Mound native\, his community truly shaped his view of the world and his work. His work can be seen in various murals across the city of Memphis\, The New York Times\, NPR\, and in the Urban Arts Commission’s ‘Movable Collection.’ Read More. \n\n\n\n Please log in to see membership price reflected.
URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/drawn-from-another-world-afro-futurist-comic-workshop/
LOCATION:Brooks Museum of Art\, 1934 Poplar Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Super Saturday - Printmaking
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this Super Saturday inspired by the incredible legacy Memphis-area printmakers like Fred Burton and Maritza Dávila Irizarry. Participants will explore Memphis artists’ prints in the exhibtiion Memphis College of Art\, 1936-2020: An Enduring Legacy\, and then make a styrafoam print of their own! \n\n\n\nUsing styrofoam\, ink\, and paper\, you’ll learn simple printmaking techniques to create bold\, expressive prints that reflect themes of identity\, empowerment\, and cultural pride—just as Catlett did through her groundbreaking art.   \n\n\n\nIdeal for ages 5–12. All materials provided.Come celebrate art\, history\, and creativity with us! \n\n\n\nRegistration is required. Space is limited—reserve your spot today!
URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/super-saturday-printmaking/
LOCATION:Brooks Museum of Art\, 1934 Poplar Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:7th Annual Craft Food and Wine Festival
DESCRIPTION:Memphis’s premier tasting event – Craft Food & Wine Festival – returns this year to celebrate local foodpreneurs\, chefs\, and artisan makers alongside carefully curated wine and cocktail pairings. Hosted inside the stunning Memphis Brooks Museum of Art\, the festival will be a feast for the senses as you stroll through beautifully curated spaces. \n\n\n\nWhat to expect: \n\n\n\n\n35+ local vendors offering small bites of their best creations\n\n\n\nBars with wine\, craft cocktails\, and local spirits\n\n\n\nLive entertainment from local DJ and live band\n\n\n\nVIP Lounge featuring elevated bites\, select seating and a private bar\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a curious foodie or a connoisseur of craft cocktails\, Craft Food & Wine Festival invites you to celebrate Memphis’s vibrant culinary scene—one small bite at a time. \n\n\n\nWHAT DOES YOUR TICKET INCLUDE? \n\n\n\nYour ticket price includes your FREE tastings of artisan foods\, beer\, wine and cocktails and live entertainment. \n\n\n\nYour VIP ticket includes an all-access pass with Early Admission at 4pm\, a welcome champagne toast\, and access to the VIP Room showcasing a special menu by chef Josh of JEM Dining and exclusive wine tastings plus seating. \n\n\n\nGeneral Admission entry will be allowed at 5pm. \n\n\n\nThis event is 21+. Valid ID must be provided at check in. \n\n\n\nCraft Food and Wine Festival is presented by Feast and Graze.  \n\n\n\nRefunds and Exchanges \n\n\n\nAll ticket sales are final and non-refundable.  \n\n\n\nIf an event is canceled\, no action is required to obtain a refund; we will issue a refund to the original method of payment used at time of purchase. \n\n\n\nIf an event is postponed\, rescheduled\, or moved\, your tickets are still valid for the new date and no further action is required. Emails will be sent to ticket holders notifying them of any available refund options for the event.
URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/7th-annual-craft-food-and-wine-festival/
LOCATION:Brooks Museum of Art\, 1934 Poplar Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Misc
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SUMMARY:Super Saturday - Grandparents Day Cards
DESCRIPTION:Bring the family out to make Pop-Up Cards for your grandparnets! To celebrate Granprents Day on September 13th\, join us and draw\, cut\, design\, and paste your own pop-up card. \n\n\n\n Ideal for ages 5–12. All materials provided. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required. Space is limited—reserve your spot today!
URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/super-saturday-grandparents-day-cards/
LOCATION:Brooks Museum of Art\, 1934 Poplar Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Mahjong Madness
DESCRIPTION:Gather your friends\, roll up your sleeves\, and get ready for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition at Mahjong Madness! Whether you’re a seasoned Mahjong player or brand new to the game\, this event welcomes all skill levels to join in the excitement. \n\n\n\nHosted by the Brooks Museum League\, this special gathering supports the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art\, bringing people together over a game that’s as social as it is strategic. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere\, complimentary mimosas and canapes\, door prizes ad grand prizes—all while supporting art\, culture\, and community programs in Memphis. \n\n\n\nLight experience? No problem! We’ll have experienced players on hand to guide newcomers so everyone can join in the fun. \n\n\n\nBring your own Mahjong sets and current NMJL hands and rules card together with your enthusiasm\, your love for games\, and your support for the arts—we can’t wait to play with you! \n\n\n\nAbout the Brooks Museum LeagueObjectives \n\n\n\nThe objectives of the League are to promote education in fine arts and to support the projects and programs of the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. \n\n\n\nThe League has a long history of educating the youth of the city. Early on\, League members visited various schools with art prints\, later bringing the school children to the Museum for art appreciation classes. These and other endeavors evolved into the Junior Mid-South Exhibition an annual juried show for students. In 1988\, the Junior Mid-South Exhibition became a multi-state regional affiliate of the National Scholastic Art and Writing Awards\, Inc.\, flourishing into today’s Mid-South Scholastic Art Awards.
URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/3rd-annual-mahjong-madness/
LOCATION:Brooks Museum of Art\, 1934 Poplar Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Misc
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SUMMARY:Bead Bar: Design Your Own Necklace with Adeli Gomero
DESCRIPTION:Choose from beads gathered around the world and turn them into a necklace made entirely your own. Jewelry designer Adeli Gomero will guide you through selecting materials\, developing a balanced design\, and professionally finishing the clasp and hardware for a polished\, lasting piece. \n\n\n\nA Peruvian engineer turned jewelry artist\, Adeli has spent more than 20 years studying beadwork techniques\, including ancient Japanese methods. Her travels have taken her to countries such as Australia\, India\, Peru\, and the Czech Republic\, where she collects distinctive beads to bring back to her Memphis shop. \n\n\n\nThe workshop will feature a generous bead bar filled with colors\, shapes\, and materials to explore. Adeli will share the same techniques she uses to create jewelry for her clients\, and you will leave with a finished necklace ready to wear. \n\n\n\nAll materials are included.
URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/bead-bar-design-your-own-necklace-with-adeli-gomero/
LOCATION:Brooks Museum of Art\, 1934 Poplar Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Legacy at the Table: Dinner Series
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, Karen Carrier sets the table and invites you to celebrate Memphis art. \n\n\n\nAcross three intimate evenings\, the Memphis food artist — whose career began here\, took shape in New York\, and brought her back to build some of the city’s most distinctive restaurants — will honor the artists who have shaped Memphis’s creative life\, and whose influence is seen today in museums\, restaurants\, studios\, and galleries in the city and beyond. \n\n\n\nEach menu is drawn from the people and places that shaped her work\, and each evening takes its theme from a chapter of Memphis College of Art’s history — the school where Carrier\, like generations of Memphis artists\, got her start.  Wine included with every ticket. \n\n\n\nLegacy at the Table runs alongside Memphis College of Art\, 1936–2020: An Enduring Legacy. \n\n\n\nWe invite you to reserve your seat at the table. Spots are limited. \n\n\n\nSept. 23\, 2026 – Creative Momentum: Memphis College of Art’s Contemporary Era \n\n\n\nCarrier closes the series with MCA’s later decades\, when experimentation\, collaboration\, and creative risk-taking shaped a new generation of artists. This evening celebrates the artists who carried MCA’s influence into studios\, classrooms\, galleries\, businesses\, and communities across Memphis and beyond. \n\n\n\nMenu \n\n\n\n\nHeirloom Red\, Green & Golden Tomato Salad | Maple Glazed Prosciutto Parma | Vidalia’s | Shitake Bacon | Jasper Hill Blue | Torn Mint\, Shiso\, Rau Rum Mint & Thai Basil | Micro Greens and Buttermilk Scallion Dressing\n\n\n\nSkillet Jalapeno Muenster Ms Lilly’s Cornbread | Herb Honey Butter\n\n\n\nBBQ Grilled Steaks | Smoky BBQ Worcestershire Honey Orange Relish | Cocoa Spice Dust | Oaxacan Avocado | Tenn. Peaches with KBC’s Plums\n\n\n\nHickory Grilled Fingerling Potato Salad + Mustard Aioli\, Celery\, Red Onions and Dill\n\n\n\nGrilled Summer Squash Carpaccio | Toasted Almonds | Extra Virgin Olive Oil | Candied Lemon Zest | Cotija | Basil | Brazil Nut dust\n\n\n\nTuna Pizzette- Grilled Flour Tortilla | Japanese BBQ Sauce\, Red & Green Cabbage |Heirloom Tomato | Cucumbers | Red Onion | Hawaiian Tuna | Avocado | Sirachi & Wasabi Aioli | Toasted Sesame\n\n\n\nDessert: -Chocolate Yum Yum | Pecan Shortbread\, whipped Cream Cheese with Silky Chocolate Puddin’ | Whipped Vanilla Cardomon Crema| Dark Chocolate Shavings\n\n\n\nSweet Red & Golden Watermelon | Lime | Maldon Salt
URL:https://overtonpark.org/event/legacy-at-the-table-dinner-series/
LOCATION:Brooks Museum of Art\, 1934 Poplar Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Misc
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