Brooks Museum of Art

Start the countdown to 2026 with creativity at your art museum! This Super Saturday celebrates New Year’s traditions across cultures with a hands-on art activity perfect for all ages. Inspired by the energy and brilliance of fireworks, visitors will create their own fireworks collage using watercolor, black paper, scissors, and glue. This project highlights both […]

Light up the darkest day of the year with art and inspiration. This special Winter Solstice edition of Super Saturday invites all ages to the Education Studio to create handmade lanterns. Using collage techniques, glue, yarn, tea lights, and vibrant coloring materials, participants will design their own lanterns to reflect the spirit of the solstice—a […]

Step behind the scenes with C. Rose Smith, Assistant Curator of Photography at your art museum, for a compelling exploration of the Hooks Brothers Studio collection—an extraordinary archive of over 75,000 photographs spanning 80 years of Memphis history. Captured by the Hooks Brothers, this visual legacy tells a story of Black life in Memphis that […]

Zines, scenes, and self-expression—this Super Saturday invites you to dive into the creative world of DIY publishing. Inspired by the museum’s permanent collection, this hands-on art-making session in the Education Studio is perfect for all ages. Use paper, markers, collage materials, stickers, and more to craft your very own zine—whether it's a mini comic, a […]

Discover a new way to collage and upcycle in this hands-on sewing workshop, participants will create personalized fabric squares using repurposed textiles. Inspired by quilt-making traditions, this class explores memory, storytelling, identity, and sustainability through hand-stitching. No sewing experience is required - participants can stitch initials, abstract patterns, or meaningful symbols. Make sure to arrive […]

Join us for a festive wreath-making workshop where you'll create your own beautiful evergreen wreath from scratch! In this workshop, you'll learn the techniques of crafting a wreath using fresh, fragrant evergreen branches. Choose from a curated selection of ribbons, baubles, and decorative elements to personalize your creation and add a unique touch to your […]

Grab your needles and settle in for a cozy evening of crafting paired with specialty cocktails, live music, and a world-class art collection! Textile artists of all varieties are invited to bring their projects to the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art for a Happy Hour full of casting on, counting stitches, and creating community. Whether […]

Celebrate the season and support Memphis creatives at the Holiday Arts Market, happening Saturday, November 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. Featuring more than 30 local artists, makers, and small businesses—many without brick-and-mortar storefronts—this festive market offers the perfect opportunity to shop small on Small Business Saturday. […]

It’s a “snow day” at this week’s Super Saturday! This week we’ll learn about radial symmetry and make our own paper snowflakes to create a winter wonderland! Once you’re in the holiday spirit enjoy the museum’s annual Starry Bazaar and find the perfect gifts for all your favorite people. Super Saturday takes place every week […]