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Mid-South Scholastic Art Awards

Sponsored by Pinnacle Financial Partners, Brooks Museum League, and Logan Scheidt with additional support from RiverArts Fest, Derek Fordjour and the family of Marcia Bicks.

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Avajayne Ortega, August 2021, Painting, 12th Grade, Central High, James Dycus, Senior Division Best-In-Show Bill Hicks Honorarium Award

On View

Starry, Starry, Winter Garden

For the museum’s inaugural Winter Art Garden, Memphis-based artist Greely Myatt uses found objects including metal scraps, neon, and discarded signage to create Starry, Starry – an illuminated starscape on the museum’s plaza. Teasing the boundaries of sculpture through the use of flat forms, Myatt ponders and plays with line and light.

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On View

Beyond the Surface: The Art of Handmade Paper

More than just a surface on which to paint, draw, or sketch, paper can be a dynamic art form that encourages collaboration and welcomes spontaneity. 'Beyond the Surface: The Art of Handmade Paper' explores the shape-shifting quality of paper—how it can transform from pulpy fiber into vibrant works of art through hand papermaking.

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Amy Jacobs, Coronet I, 2023. Pigmented cotton with stenciled blowout. Gift of Dieu Donné, New York, 2024.10.4.

Plan your visit

Open in Overton Park

The Brooks is Memphis' art museum. Until we move Downtown, we're OPEN in Overton Park. Come explore your museum and its 29 galleries, two art classrooms, print study room, research library, and professional auditorium.

About the Brooks

Hours

Christmas Eve

Closed

Christmas Day

Closed

New Year's Day

Closed

Monday + Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

10a – 4p

Thursday

10a – 8p

Friday

10a – 4p

Saturday

10a – 5p

Sunday

11a - 5p

Every Saturday, Memphis' art museum is FREE from 10a - 12p!

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2025 Travel Expo presented by Memphis Wine Society and AMA Waterways

January 28, 2025
5:30p - 7:30p

Embark on an unforgettable journey with the Memphis Wine Society, in partnership with the renowned AMA Waterways, and experience the ultimate blend of luxury, adventure, and fine wine.

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An Evening of Jazz with Adam Larson

January 30, 2025
6p - 8p

Join us for an enchanting evening where art and jazz converge, featuring the distinguished saxophonist, composer, and educator Adam Larson.

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Super Saturday - Print like Elizabeth Catlett

February 1, 2025
10a - 12p

Join us for this Super Saturday inspired by the incredible legacy of Elizabeth Catlett, a celebrated printmaker whose work uplifted and honored the Black experience.

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Jazz Saturdays

February 1, 2025
12p - 2p

In partnership with Memphis Jazz Workshop- every first Saturday of the month enjoy good jazz and great times in the galleries at your art museum. Join us on Saturday from noon - 2p for an experience the whole family will enjoy.

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The Audre Lorde Film Series presents: Paris is Burning (1990)

February 2, 2025
4p - 6p

Join us as the Audre Lorde Film Series presents Paris is Burning (1990) followed by a discussion led by Dr. Seth E. Davis. This two-part series celebrates films that embody Audre Lorde’s legacy of honoring intersectional identities and exploring the complexities of race, gender, and sexuality.

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Harmonic Horizons: A Flute and Guitar Journey presented by Iris Collective

February 6, 2025
6p - 7:30p

Step into a world where art and music converge in a truly unique setting.

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Education at the Brooks Museum

At the Brooks, we believe art is a unifying force. We see how art inspires creativity, dialogue, and communal spirit. That is why we strive to make art accessible to the whole community, in and outside the museum.

The Brooks Museum in Overton Park

Membership

Become a member and get more out of your Brooks experience.

Unlimited free museum admission
Invitations to exclusive opening receptions
Free admission to select Art Open Late events
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