Opinion: A peaceful pandemic moment at Brooks – ‘just me and the art’
Elizabeth Rouse
Elizabeth Rouse is president and CEO of ArtsMemphis, whose mission is to sustain Memphis’ world-renowned cultural vitality and strengthen local communities through the arts.
The gallery resonated deeply with what we’re experiencing right now, outside the walls, in real time.
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