There are 2 article(s) tagged Mary Sims:

• May 2026

  • Kooky, crazy and eclectic: ‘Imagination runs wild’ at the Mary Sims exhibition

    The Dixon Gallery & Gardens pieced together a retrospective of Mary Sims, who, despite having sold works to celebrities like Jane Fonda and Burt Reynolds, remains mostly a local treasure. For now. 

    By John Klyce 2 hours ago

• January 2021

  • In memoriam: Ode to the olive boat captain

    On John Simmons’ last visit, Carnival Memphis presented him their highest honor. That’s particularly interesting since John was instrumental in founding Curbi, the Carnival society named for those who stood on the curb and watched the Carnival parades go by.

    By Dan Conaway January 31, 2021