We know you haven’t forgotten that the unveiling party for Eric Knoote’s downtown mirror project is tonight from 7:00-10:00 at the corner of North Main and Jefferson….
So, while on the subject of outdoor art, we want to share a link with you to the Wooster Collective, whose site is dedicated to “showcasing and celebrating ephemeral […]
After you’ve checked out the gig posters at Marshall Arts on Friday night, you should head to the Madison Flame (still the Antenna Club for many of us) for the Fingers Like Saturn show. Opening for them are the Limes and Sector Zero. As Dwayne would say, there’s art in there somewhere.
(Actually, you don’t have […]
From the Underground Up
Saturday, June 30
7:00-10:00 pm
corner of North Main and Jefferson
Lantana Projects announces the unveiling of a long-term outdoor art installation by Eric Knoote. A collection of mirror “flowers” - based on his spiegelbeeld - will be grouped in the downtown lot at the corner of Main and Jefferson. Through the use of […]
Delta Axis presents Agents of Timbre, a show dedicated to prints by artists that commonly produce gig-posters for music concerts. The show is curated by Sasha Barr and John Weeden, and will celebrate its opening reception on Friday, June 29 from 6:00-9:00 pm at Marshall Arts. Pretty cool stuff.
Congratulations to Christian Brother University: this fall will mark their first semester to offer a bachelor of fine arts with an emphasis in studio art.
The new major will provide concentrations in painting, drawing, printmaking, and sculpture and will combine the creative and intellectual process while learning to communicate through images.
The program will include small classes […]
Congratulations to local online magazine Culture Grits: A Mouthful of Memphis for its recent launch! We had a chance to get the scoop from founder and editor Mary K. Levie:
So what is Culture Grits?
Culture Grits is an online magazine with an entirely Memphis focus. Right now we are concentrating on four sections - Nonprofit […]
… then you should see the current exhibitions of Memphis artists Jon Lee and Paul Behnke, respectively.
So, if you happen to be in New York, check out Jon Lee’s great wall of boxes through August 13 at NYU Steinhardt.
Paul Behnke is part of the Summer Exhibition 2007 at The Hallward through July 28.
The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art is pleased to announce the opening of Perspectives, a juried exhibition of regional contemporary art which will be on view at the museum from June 22 through September 9, 2007.
Perspectives was open to artists within a 300 mile radius of Memphis, […]
Local new music ensemble Luna Nova, with Grace St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and the Beethoven Club, proudly present a set of concerts as part of the inaugural Belvedere Chamber Music Festival. Featured will be works by Ravel, Mompou, and Langlais, among many others. The concerts are free and open to the public. For their schedule, […]
Lantana Projects is excited to announce the unveiling of Eric Knoote’s outdoor community-oriented installation on Saturday, June 30. The party will begin at 7:00 pm on site, at the corner of Main and Jefferson.
Beverages will be provided. A $5 suggested donation benefits Lantana Projects (a registered non profit organization) and this long-term installation. Those who […]
This promises to be an interesting installment of the Smart City Radio series. As they describe it:
A new study from Americans for the Arts claims that each year in America the nonprofit arts and culture industry generates $166 billion in economic activity. Our guests this week are leading efforts to make sure their cities get […]
Live From Memphis announces the 6th Li’l Film Fest: Say What? – a collection of locally produced short films focusing on the theme “freedom of speech.” The festival takes place Saturday, June 16 at 2pm and will be held at the Memphis Digital Arts Co-op at 1000 South Cooper (First Congo).
The event is free and […]
True Story Pictures celebrates “A Night Out in Cooper Young” Thursday, June 14 for the release of The Arts Interviews: Series 2. Following the incredible success of the original arts interviews, this second series features Billy Price Carroll, Agnes Stark, and Steve Yee.
Join True Story Pictures at the Media Co-op in First Congo at 6:00 […]
No, not a girl’s best friend, but the materials used in Damien Hirst’s latest work, For the love of God. Hirst cast the skull of an 18th century European male in platinum, affixed 8601 diamonds, then inserted the original teeth for an element of realism.
Not surprisingly, Hirst has stirred up controversy, whether it be about […]
There’s more art in Memphis tonight! Check out Tom Reed and Amy Enkelmann-Reed at Material - and Nathaniel Parsons in a trailer in front of Material - from 6:00-8:00 pm. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
There is also an opening for the THE ART OF STAX: Essential Album Cover Photographs by Joel […]