Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

08/14/2026

About 5 months to go. 🎉

From local news to international press, people are taking notice of what we're building here.

We've been dreaming about this moment for a long time. We're just as excited as you are. Every gallery, every exhibit, every little detail has been a labor of love for this city and its story.🥳

So tell us — what are you most excited to see when the doors open?

08/14/2026

🥳Curious what events are coming up? What works are on view? Looking for a workshop or to do some FREE art-making?

We’ve got a full calendar waiting for you — link in bio to see what’s coming up.

08/12/2026

🎭 TICKETS ARE LIVE 🎭

The curtain rises on the third-annual Come As Thou Art. This is our final Come As Thou Art inside these historic galleries before the Museum’s move downtown, part of our Last Week in the Museum celebration.

Come dressed to impress for a night of Broadway spectacular meets costume extravaganza.

Kick things off with cocktails and an exclusive couture collection from Creative Director and host Ramona Sonin, then be the first to see the five selected fashion designers reveal their latest work as they compete for a spot in next year’s Memphis Art & Fashion Week hosted at Memphis Art Museum.

Compete for glory across five categories: Best Leading Woman/Man, Best Villain, Best Hero, Best Comic Relief, Best Duo.

The curtain rises soon — will you answer the call?

🎟️ Tickets are live now. Link in bio.

Want fashion all year long? Join the Couture Collective at thebrooks.org/couture.

Come as Thou Art is sponsored by The Couture Collective. The Couture Collective, presented by Hemline Theory
The Host and Creative Director is Ramona Sonin.

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08/12/2026

Last Friday, we welcomed a group of PA students from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center's geriatrics course for an afternoon of art observation at the Museum. 🎨

The visit used works of art to help build students' observation skills, develop empathy, and offer a moment of wellness for healthcare professionals in training.

Thank you for spending your Friday with us — we loved having you!

Interested in bringing your class or training program to the Museum? Reach out to our Education team at [email protected]

07/30/2026

Some walk through 'Bodies of Water' and feel joy rise to the surface. Others pause and are drawn into a single frame long enough to lose themselves in it. Both are the right way to experience it. ✨

We're until 8pm tonight so stop by!

David Uzochukwu: Bodies of Water is a poetic meditation on identity, migration, and belonging — where hybrid beings navigate dreamlike worlds built for resilience and transformation. However it moves you, however long you linger, this exhibition meets you there.



Major support from the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional support from Molly and Jason Wexler, Dr. Linda Tharp, Black Art Collective, and Pride Collective.

The exhibition catalogue is supported by Furthermore:
a program of the J.M. Kaplan Fund.

07/28/2026

✨Calling all regional designers! It’s time to let your imagination take center stage. 🎭✨

Applications are NOW OPEN for the 3rd Annual Come As Thou Art: A Broadway Musical Masquerade Ball & Runway on September 25!

From high fashion and eveningwear to streetwear, bridal, and wearable art—we’re challenging you to bring the magic, drama, and spectacle of Broadway to life under the stars. Whether a literal interpretation or a subtle influence, let the stage inspire your silhouette, materials, and vision.

Deadline to Apply: August 15th

Come as Thou Art tickets coming soon. 🎟️

Tap the link in bio to read the full requirements and submit your concept statement, sketch, and portfolio!

Come as Thou Art is sponsored by The Couture Collective. The Couture Collective, presented by Hemline Theory
The Host and Creative Director is Ramona Sonin.

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07/17/2026

🎨Start your weekend with inspiration.

Admission to the museum is completely FREE every Saturday from 10 AM to 12 PM, making it easy to bring the whole crew out for an morning of discovery.

Come wander the galleries, share your favorite discoveries, and connect over incredible art.

See you Saturday!

Memphis College of Art, 1936-2020: An Enduring Legacy is guest curated by Marina Pacini, Chief Curator, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, 2002-2019.

Supported by Formanek Foundation

Sponsored by: National Endowment for the Arts, Wyeth Foundation for American Art, Anonymous, The James Lee House, Ellen and Brig Klyce, KC and Jeff Warren, Doug Carpenter + Associates, Kaywin Feldman and Jim Lutz, and the Art Now Collective.

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MCA Host Committee:Anise and Ron Belz, Kim Caldwell, Kristi and James Carmichael, Dabney Coors, Metcalf and Madeleine Crump, Pinkney and Janice Herbert, Martha and Michael Hess, Milton and Maggie Lovell, Simone and Logan Meeks, Suzanne and Jon Scharff, Henry Turley and Wanda Shea, KC and Jeff Warren, Tate and Webb Wilson, Carissa Hussong and David Lusk, Fatima and James Little, Angie and Will Deupree, Brooke and Alan Balducci, Kristen and Jay Keegan, Sherri and Kevin Kimery, Kerry Jackson and Kathy Fish, Barbara and Pitt Hyde, and Lisa Brumleve-Pratt and Harry Pratt

07/04/2026

🎆 The museum will return to normal operating hours Sunday. Remember your Sunday and Thursday admission ticket comes with free guided tour!

Click the link to grab your ticket ahead of time.
https://www.simpletix.com/e/general-museum-admission-tickets-125353

07/02/2026

06/25/2026

🚨We are thrilled to announce that acclaimed Memphis restaurateur John-Paul Gagliano—the visionary force behind Ecco, Libro, and Tonica—will lead our new, full-service restaurant inside the future downtown home of the Memphis Art Museum!

Opening in January 2027, the restaurant will bring a brand-new, original concept inspired by Libro to a spectacular street-facing corner of our new riverfront building.

Here is what you can look forward to:
A dramatic, double-height dining room, a 20-seat bar, and beautiful indoor/outdoor seating designed by Tennessee’s own Dryden Studio.

The interiors draw inspiration from the Mississippi River, featuring Tennessee Pink marble, custom local craftsmanship, and warm, natural textures.

With its own dedicated exterior entrance, it will operate independently of museum hours—making it your perfect new go-to for a long lunch, a glass of wine after work, or a Saturday night out on Front Street.

Spanning more than two decades and three restaurants, the project represents both a homecoming and continuation of a multigenerational commitment to shaping Memphis’s dining culture.

Check the link in our bio to read the full press release.
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