There are 44 article(s) tagged Metal Museum:

• October 2024

  • Here’s a look at Memphis museums, galleries in October

    Art shows on view in October include the Metal Museum’s Master Metalsmith, two shows at Sheet Cake Gallery and two photographers at Brantley Ellzey’s Summer Studio.

    By Elle Perry October 03, 2024

• September 2024

  • Here’s a look at Memphis museums, galleries in September

    September art shows have themes of abstract expressionism and minimalism, making syrup from fruit, expanding the definition of drawing, the rural U.S., video games and “ana” — slang for “animosity.”

    By Elle Perry September 11, 2024

  • Iconic Overton Park landmark starts major renovation

    A midcentury building in Midtown is undergoing a transformation to become the new gallery and studio space for one Memphis museum. 

    By Bill Dries September 01, 2024

• June 2024

  • New master metalsmith casts Black history in bronze, steel

    A School of the Art Institute of Chicago professor emeritus, art gallery owner and sculptor is the Metal Museum’s 38th annual master metalsmith. 

    By Kambui Bomani June 27, 2024

• March 2024

  • Yale faculty member’s plan to build Memphis metals studio is ‘insanely difficult’ but ‘incredibly beautiful’

    “He is passionate about giving back to the Memphis community and uplifting others through opportunities to create and witness art,” said Laura Hutchison Bhatti, the Metal Museum’s director of collections and exhibits.

    By Kambui Bomani March 12, 2024

  • Participants learn to cast iron, make skillets in two-day workshop and dinner

    “Metal working can be extremely expensive and prohibitive to families that might not have expendable income,” said Desmond Lewis, sculptor, workshop leader and Metal Museum board member.

    By Kambui Bomani March 12, 2024

  • Metal Museum receives $1 million anonymous donation

    “This makes for $14 million in total from foundations that are outside of the (Memphis) community,” said the museum’s executive director. “That speaks to the national importance of our institution.”

    By Christopher Wright March 11, 2024

• February 2024

  • The To-Do List: Les Mis, Lunar lion dances and a Superb Owl field day

    This week, “Confederates” at Hattiloo explores racial and gender bias, singer-songwriter Jason Isbell speaks at Rhodes and adults get play time at CMOM.

    By Elle Perry, Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Kelsey Bowen, Holly Whitfield, Alys Drake February 02, 2024

• November 2023

  • I-55 Metal Museum exit will permanently close

    The goals of the new roundabout design are to reduce crashes, relieve congestion and provide route continuity for I-55.

    By Kambui Bomani November 08, 2023

• October 2023

  • The To-Do List: Repair Days, River Arts and ‘Black Artists in America’

    This week, art is on fire at the Dixon, the Memphis Roller Derby debuts home teams in a spooky double header and there are beer fests in Cooper-Young and at Wiseacre on Broad Avenue.

    By Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry, Kelsey Bowen, Holly Whitfield, Chris Herrington October 19, 2023

• July 2023

  • The To-Do List: Women’s punk, roller derby and Meddlesome mayhem

    New art shows are opening at ANF Architects, the Metal Museum and Church Health. And big stars are back for the Big3 basketball game.

    By Bianca Phillips, Kelsey Bowen, Chris Herrington July 13, 2023

• June 2023

  • The To-Do List: Your Pride guide, plus Todd Snider and Kingpin Skinny Pimp

    This week, Memphis Italian Festival has all the carbs, fries are paired with wine at Railgarten and Grind City gets hoppy and sour.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Kelsey Bowen, Abigail Warren June 01, 2023

• May 2023

  • The To-Do List: Dolph’s cars, Inkwell’s birthday and powwow music

    This week, celebrate Southern soul food at Slave Haven, learn to skate at the River Garden and catch an Academy Award winner at Comeback Coffee.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Kelsey Bowen May 25, 2023

  • The To-Do List: Bikes, drag, ‘Serial Mom’ and Joyce Cobb

    This week, take a “mammoth” hike at Shelby Farms, meet the musicians buried at Elmwood and explore a revamped South City during MEMFix.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Kelsey Bowen May 18, 2023

  • See it now: Metal Museum preps move to Overton Park’s Rust Hall

    “At the Metal Museum, we’re taking ancient metalworking techniques and combining them with contemporary technology to create beautiful objects,” said Carissa Hussong, the museum’s executive director. “The building itself kind of represents what we do.”

    By Alicia Davidson May 12, 2023

• March 2023

  • Where to get free admission to Memphis attractions

    Museum admission for a family can quickly add up, but in Memphis, several institutions offer free days throughout the year. 

    By Kylah Strickland-Paige March 12, 2023

• October 2022

  • The To-Do List: Watch movies, buy art, honor your dead

    This week, metalsmiths repair your broken stuff, brewers descend on Cooper-Young and Chicago comes to Memphis.

    By Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry October 20, 2022

• August 2022

  • The To-Do List: ‘Soul queen’ King, ‘Moonlight,’ and the Golden Age of Magic

    This week, view the sunset with your dog, watch 2016’s Best Picture Academy Award winner on the big screen and party hop between Grind City, Wiseacre and Hampline breweries.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry August 31, 2022

• July 2022

  • The To-Do List: Black metalworkers, Blvck Hippie and a dream weekend for music fans

    This week, Theatre Memphis honors Priscilla Presley with a black-tie gala, a Tops Gallery group exhibition explores “metafiguration” and the Time Warp Drive-in will take you way back to Fantasia and Neverland.

    By Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry July 25, 2022

  • Metal Museum exhibit highlights Black artisans

    “From Artisans to Artists” — the Metal Museum’s new exhibit — began with research for a University of Memphis art history professor’s book.

    By Mikayla Higgins July 17, 2022

  • Metal Museum plans for Rust Hall and its campus on the bluff

    Carissa Hussong joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about expansion in the former home of the Memphis College of Art and plans for the museum’s campus on the bluff.

    By Eric Barnes July 15, 2022

• June 2022

  • The To-Do List: Watch the sky get lit, view the sunset and make a splash

    This week, Regina Bradley talks Southern hip-hop, a two-day music fest raises funds to help those struggling with addiction and Backbeat Tours drives you around town for beer and pizza.

    By Elle Perry, Bianca Phillips June 30, 2022

• April 2022

  • The To-Do List: Stax soul fest, jookin meets Philip Glass, and a puppet fashion show

    This week, The Subteens get the band back together, Bodywerk plays electronic music at Silly Goose and Memphians of all ages share their stories at Storyfest. Plus, it’s Beale Street Music Festival weekend.

    By Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry April 28, 2022

• March 2022

  • The To-Do List: Science fiction, secret feature (and some places to Gogh)

    This week, Arooj Aftab and Bang on a Can All-Stars perform at Crosstown Theater, Pussii Dusse’s music and art come to the Benjamin L. Hooks Library, bluegrass is back on the Collierville Town Square and the Metal Museum puts on “RINGS!”

    By Elle Perry, Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Abigail Warren March 24, 2022

• September 2021

  • Pink Palace Crafts Fair returns

    After a one-year hiatus, the festival hosted by Museum of Science and History, has more than 150 artisan vendors, plus crafts demonstrations and a slew of children’s activities. 

    By Julia Baker September 25, 2021