More on intriguing street art, and cool MySpace friends. Meet Knitta, a band of guerilla street artists who tag cities near and far with…. yes, knitting. Formed in 2005 and wrapped in enigma, members such as PolyCotN and Purl Nekklas are bringing their unique style to the world’s utility poles and fire hydrants.
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Okay, you missed the opening night last night, but there is still time to catch the rest of an amazing musical lineup for Gonerfest 4, sponsored by Memphis’ one and only Goner Records. If you can make it tonight you should check out the art show from 5:00-7:00 pm. And definitely learn more about who […]
We found this on wikiHow, and had to share. With suggestions such as “bubble letters are especially popular” and “perhaps a lightning bolt for the dot of an ‘i’ would be good,” we think you’ll enjoy this set of instructions on How to Draw Graffiti Names.
You should check out the recording of yesterday’s Smart City Radio program, in which host Carol Coletta focuses on urban innovation. Of particular interest to our audience is the discussion with Steven Tepper:
In his forthcoming book, Engaging Art: The Next Great Transformation of America’s Cultural Life, Steven Tepper calls on urban and arts leaders to […]
After the Cooper Young festival… after the MGLCC art event…. you should head to Rozelle House for their Memphis Warehouse Revival. Only $5 entry earns you an evening with local DJs Mind at Large (also an MCA student) and Mongoose, and Portland DJ M. Quiet. Another $5 buys you a cup for the keg. The […]
Join the Memphis Gay and Lesbian Community Center and Paggio’s Salon on Saturday from 7:00-10:00 pm (after the Cooper Young Festival) for “OUT” for Art. The event raises money for the center’s upcoming OUToberfest on October 11-13. The MGLCC will sell art from local artists, and hold a raffle for a pair of RENT tickets […]
This Friday at 7:00 pm, montyshane gallery presents the opening reception for a show of recent works by Lauren Coulson, Christia Blankenship, and Jason Miller. And don’t forget to stop by montyshane on Saturday from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (during the Cooper Young Festival), to check out the art and enjoy a cold beverage!
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From our friends at Live From Memphis…
This month Live From Memphis will begin circulation of its newest project: The Li’l Art Rag. This quarterly-published magazine is dedicated to highlighting local visual artists, by showcasing their work in an oversized, full-color flyer.
We will begin circulation Saturday (the 15th) at the Cooper-Young Festival and then begin creeping […]
It’s almost here! If you haven’t already marked your calendar for the 20th Cooper Young Festival, you should do so right now:
Saturday, September 15
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
We will be posting several art events related to the festival this week. In the meantime, click below to visit the festival website and check out the […]
If you’re still looking for something to do tonight, here it is: the Roller Derby Championship Playoffs! It’s a double-header, with the Legion of Zoom vs. Women of Mass Destruction, and then the Angels of Death vs. PrissKilla Prezleys. The action starts around 7:00 pm at FunQuest Entertainment at 440 Highway 72 in Collierville, and […]
We mentioned the NIA Salon 3 reception - from 6-9pm on Friday at Marshall Arts - as part of the exciting lineup of contemporary art this weekend in Memphis. We appreciate what this organization is doing for the local art scene, and asked members Vitus Shell and Shalishah Franklin some questions about NIA’s mission, […]
Another Friday night event for you! Include in your evening of art a stop at the Glenmary at Evergreen for photography from the Jack Robinson Collection and fashions by Runway Boutique (with cocktails and live music for good measure).
The only building with claim to an original Jack Robinson Collection, the Glenmary at Evergreen was built […]
The Art Museum of the University of Memphis is packed with art you should not miss, so plan to be there on Saturday, September 8 from 3:00-5:00 pm for the opening receptions of Crossing the BLVD with Judith Sloan and Warren Lehrer, Adolph Gottlieb: Early Prints, True Story Pictures’ Voices of Jericho: Stories of Jail […]
Moving on to Saturday events… Memphis Heritage and AIA Memphis are partnering for the fourth year to celebrate art and design throughout the city. There will be events throughout September, starting with the Downtown Chalk Art Festival on Saturday, September 8 from 9:30-12:00 noon at the Central Station Pavilion as part of the Memphis Farmers […]
Clough-Hanson Gallery at Rhodes College presents Taking Aim: Selections from the Elliot L. Perry Collection from August 31-October 11. The opening reception will take place on Friday, September 7 from 6:00-8:00 pm.
Other events related to this exhibition are a lecture and discussion with New York curator Isolde Brielmaier and participating photographer Wardell Milan, at 7:00 […]