Brooks Museum of Art
Memphis, TN 38104 United States Get Directions
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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 -
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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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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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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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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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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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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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 -
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: 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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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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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 […]
$13.65 – $19.95