Brooks Museum of Art

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1934 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104 United States Get Directions
Phone 901-544-6200
Website www.brooksmuseum.org

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  • Art & Aperitifs: Artist Talk with Joel Parsons

    Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United States

    Following his first solo exhibition Club Rapture and the Ecstasy Afters exhibited at Sheet Cake Gallery, join Memphis-based artist and Pride Collective member Joel Parsons for a special artist talk. Parsons will reflect on the show, his inspirations, and the need for queer spaces – including the Pride Collective at the Memphis Brooks Museum of […]

    Free – $19.95

  • Oil Painting for Adults: Masterpiece Series

    Oil Painting for Adults: Masterpiece Series
    Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United States

    Join 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

  • Tour: Learning to Look

    Tour: Learning to Look
    Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United States

    What 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

  • Tour: Between Realms

    Tour: Between Realms
    Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United States

    Led 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 […]

  • Advanced Mahjong Lessons

    Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United States

    Join Cassie Lazzo, The Mahjologist, for a deeper dive into how to play your best game of American Mahjong. In this lesson, you'll learn strategies that will help you take your Mahjong game to the next level! Advanced Lessons: $60 per person.  Lessons will last approximately 2 hours. All supplies will be provided. Drinks and […]

    $53.56 – $64.07

  • Nourishing Waters: A Dinner by Chef Kelly English Celebrating Away with the Tides

    Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United States

    Inspired by Calida Rawles: Away with the Tides, the evening features a four-course menu shaped by the exhibition’s themes of water, healing, and transformation. Each course pays tribute to six pioneering Black women chefs—Laura Dolly Johnson, Leah Chase, Abby Fisher, Zephyr Wright, Edna Lewis, and Malinda Russel—whose recipes helped define American cuisine. Their legacies will […]

    $121.84 – $205.88

  • Sketching with Thread: Textile Workshop

    Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United States

    Join Cari Harris, owner of Cari’s Closet, for a workshop that transforms simple line drawings into stitched textile art. Using hand-sewing techniques, participants will outline faces, abstract designs, or symbols with thread - creating minimalist, contemporary fabric pieces. Inspired by gesture and movement in fine art, this class offers a fresh take on fiber arts […]

    $37.81 – $48.31

  • Super Saturday: Pointilism and Pissaro

    Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United States

    Discover the magic of tiny dots that make a big impact! Inspired by Camille Pissarro’s Springtime in Éragny, this Super Saturday invites you to experiment with pointillism — a technique where small dots of color come together to form a complete image. Using Q-tips and chopsticks, you’ll create your own vibrant painting. Afterwards, explore the […]

    Free

  • Tour: The Evolution of Artistic Mediums

    Tour: The Evolution of Artistic Mediums
    Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United States

    Take 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 […]

    $5.72 – $11.54

  • Tour: The Life of Jesus Christ through Art

    Tour: The Life of Jesus Christ through Art
    Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United States

    Join 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.

    $5.72 – $19.95

  • The Fashion Soirée: Celebrating One Year of the Couture Collective

    Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United States

    We’re turning one, and you’re invited! Raise a glass with the Couture Collective as we celebrate our first anniversary in style. This happy hour is the perfect chance to connect with fellow fashion lovers, learn about our mission, and be the first to see what’s next. Everyone’s welcome—members and curious minds alike.What to expect: The Couture […]

    Free

  • Fundamentals of Figure Drawing: Gesture

    Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United States

    Dive deeper into human anatomy with instructor Hayes Paschal as he helps you grow your figure drawing practice. Figure drawing is fundamental to many art practices and teaches skills such as observation, proportion, and composition. In this class, you’ll learn how to begin with a simple gesture drawing that can then be transformed into a […]

    $22.05 – $27.30