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Memphis takes center stage before more than 550 arts funders

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:41:24 -0500

More than 550 arts funders from across the country are in Memphis this week for a national conference examining how investments into local artists and organizations can strengthen communities.

Meet the mind behind ‘Mindfield,’ a sky-high work of art in rural Tennessee

mleimkuehler@mtsu.edu (MTSU Seigenthaler News Service) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:09:15 -0500

In Brownsville, a towering metal conglomeration that looks vaguely like a power station can be seen to the west, where it looms over the local grocery store and roadside motel.

Minnesota artist claims fourth victory at national duck stamp competition

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:57:04 -0500

The winning artwork will appear on the 2027-28 Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp. Sadly, no readers met Geoff Calkins' challenge to predict the winner.

Memphis Art Museum commissions works for the roof down to the garage

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:25:13 -0500

On its grand opening day, the new Memphis Art Museum will have four site-specific installations.

The AM/DM podcast: Last day at the Brooks

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:16:26 -0500

At least two of this week’s main events are happening in Overton Park.

Arts Beat: Summoning fall

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:12:34 -0500

What event or festival embodies fall in Memphis to you?

MoSH names permanent executive director

smcdermott@dailymemphian.com (Sophie McDermott) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:30:37 -0500

Jeff King has been running Memphis Museums of Science & History for nearly a year. Now, he has the job for good.

Family friendly film fest back this weekend at the Pink Palace

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:56:49 -0500

The second annual Like You Children’s Film Festival puts a spotlight on emotional growth and connectivity for kids in a fun and interactive space.

Brooks Museum will offer free admission for final month in Overton Park

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 08:00:11 -0500

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art admission will be free in September for Shelby County residents.

Art therapy program helps juveniles make and break patterns

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:00:13 -0500

The Brooks Museum’s Art Therapy Access Program allows at-risk youth to tap into “something within them that they maybe didn’t know existed before.”

Dinosaurs, trains, Phoebe Bridgers and a dive-in movie at a city pool

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:49:29 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, John Legend is live at the Garden, a “Matrix” actor stars in a Hattiloo play and you can get a sneak peek at Stomping Grounds.

Wall-to-wall art: Murals flow along both sides of North Memphis flood barrier

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 19:27:45 -0500

The UrbanArt Commission oversaw the project that brightens a milelong stretch of concrete barrier along Chelsea Avenue.

Memphis Movies This Week: ‘The Invite,’ Kurosawa’s ‘Ran’

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:49:49 -0500

Comedies opening this weekend: “The Invite” and “Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass.”

Anti-AI show-and-tell is all about generating interest in 'real artists'

ataylor@dailymemphian.com (Amaya Taylor) — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 14:22:33 -0500

“It just doesn’t make sense for people in a city where our water is being used up by the data center … to contribute to that,” said one of the hosts for Lamplighter Lounge’s first anti-AI show-and-tell.

Memphis Movies This Week: An early look Indie Memphis gem ‘Blue Heron’

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Sat, 4 Jul 2026 20:41:56 -0500

One of 2026’s standout arthouse films so far is coming to Studio on the Square for a one-night Indie Memphis screening.

Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Supergirl’ flies, ‘Cooley High’ looks back

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:40:17 -0500

Also showing: The new “Jackass: Best and Last” is advertising itself as the “fifth and final installment” of the TV-born, gonzo-stunt comedy franchise.

Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Toy Story’ returns, a Todd Snider farewell

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:39:18 -0500

Dun. Dun. Dun. Dun. From the first “summer blockbuster,” a beloved children’s movie series to Robin Hood, what’s old is back again at the theaters this week. Plus, Chris Herrington also gives his Steven Spielberg Top 10.

Memphis Movies This Week: Spielberg new and old with ‘Disclosure Day’ and ‘Close Encounters’

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:45:39 -0500

Aliens are on the big — and giant — screen in Memphis, and you can stream the portrait of the life of Memphian Maurice White. And somehow, “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” brings it all full circle.

Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Tuner,’ ‘Power Ballad,’ ‘Frances Ha’

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 08:48:26 -0500

It’s pick your theme at the movies this week and you can double up.

Memphis Movies This Week: Discovering ‘Backrooms’, reliving 'Summer of Soul'

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 26 May 2026 15:47:50 -0500

As devoted as their cult followings may sometimes be and as reliable as they are — relatively speaking — at luring people into theaters, horror movies used to get no respect.