While the new Memphis Art Museum got the green light to begin construction on Front Street last week, the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art in Overton Park is expanding its public programming by 400 percent.
The Brooks will change its name when it moves Downtown. For now, museum officials said they want make it a hang out spot for the entire community.
“We are quadrupling the number of public programs with a goal to deepen community bonds for countless Memphians — and we’re just getting started,” said Brooks executive director Zoe Kahr. “We’re excited to grow the many ways Memphis’ art museum can be the go-to place for Memphis’ families all week long, all summer long. The museum is not only a place to view beautiful artwork, but also a gathering place for everyone in our community.”
The museum is not only a place to view beautiful artwork, but also a gathering place for everyone in our community.”
Brooks executive director Zoe Kahr
Expanded programming highlights include:
Music events held weekly: cabaret-style performances in the Terrace Room, gallery performances inspired by the art on display, and headliner shows in the Hohenberg Auditorium.
Super Saturday: Free, drop-in art-making sessions for families will now happen weekly instead of monthly starting August 3rd. Registration is required, but the sessions are free.
Figure drawing: Five times a month, artists of all levels can practice and improve their skills drawing the human form at Memphis’ art museum. All sessions are led by a local artist and either include a clothed or nude model.
Wine and art events: Wine classes, wine tastings, flower arranging workshops, art dinners, and and more.
“Christian Siriano: People Are People”: The fashion exhibition closes on August 4th.
The Brooks museum will also now be open late (until 8 p.m.) on Thursdays instead of Wednesdays.
For more information, visit brooksmuseum.org/visit.
