The BIG We

04/10/2026

Memphis said that we need a conversation about healing, so join us for lunch and let's make it happen🤲🏼

On Monday, April 13th, we are gathering at First Baptist Broad for Building Beloved, a luncheon and facilitated conversation for Memphis organizations, faith-based communities, and civic leaders ready to talk honestly about healing our city and building something... together.

It's completely free to join us, so save your spot and bring a friend or coworker to represent your organization. It's our second-to-last In This Place event, so don't miss it! https://ow.ly/Gs1a50YHiYg

04/08/2026

State of the Arts 2026 was a BIG night!🥳 Thank you to all of our partners and creatives who helped make the big night happen! Take a look at photos from the amazing night and follow Memphis Cultural Coaltion to stay up-to-date and keep the conversation going.

More updates to come!

04/06/2026

Today is the big day! Will we see you at State of the Arts tonight? It's your chance to be a part of the work in building a better cultural and creative economy for Memphis- and that affects EVERYONE, so you should be in the room! https://ow.ly/oCrL50YECvN

04/03/2026

While everybody's been talking about Memphis — Memphis has been building. This Monday, 300+ Memphis creatives, artists, and cultural leaders gather for State of the Arts to do something about it.

April 6th · Memphis MOSH · 6–8pm · Free
→ RSVP: https://ow.ly/5mIS50YE0TK

03/31/2026

Exciting news out of our COIN program — one of our 2025 cohort members is opening a physical location!

Tako's Secondhand, a cooperatively owned vintage thrift shop, is holding its Grand Opening this Wednesday, April 1st, 10 AM – 6 PM at 240 Madison Ave, Ste. 101 in Memphis. Come out and support a co-op built right here in our community! 🎉🛍️

Want to learn more about the COIN program and the co-op movement growing across the Mid-South? 👉 https://ow.ly/Hm0Y50YBnUQ

03/30/2026

State of the Arts is NEXT WEEK! If you're a Memphis-based performer, influencer, small business owner, entertainer, freelancer, or entrepreneur, YOU SHOULD BE IN THIS ROOM! April 6th is all about the future of Memphis' cultural and creative economy- so that means it's all about YOU! Save your spot 🎟️ https://ow.ly/NWIp50YAUPa

03/27/2026

Memphis is full of creativity, talent, and culture—and we want to better understand how people experience and support it across the city.

We’ve put together a short survey to hear directly from you. Whether you’re an artist, supporter, or just someone who enjoys the arts in Memphis, your perspective helps paint a clearer picture of what matters most.

It only takes a couple of minutes to complete, and your input will help guide future conversations, ideas, and opportunities connected to the local arts community.

Please click the link to complete this form.

03/26/2026

Have you saved your spot for State of the Arts yet?👀 April 6th is a BIG day for Memphis creatives, and who else but Carmeon Hamilton to help us moderate these important conversations for the future of our city?

Join us at Memphis Museums of Science & History for State of the Arts on April 6th! Save your spot today! 🎟️ https://ow.ly/6E1F50Yznmx

03/26/2026

We still have 3 more In This Place events left this season! If you're looking to build your Memphis community and connect with other folks who love the city and want the best for its future, RSVP for an upcoming event today! 🎟️ https://ow.ly/TkUg50YzgH9

03/25/2026

April 6th is right around the corner! State of the Arts is a chance for Memphis artists, musicians, freelancers, small business owners, and social entrepreneurs to have their voice heard in building Memphis future. Save your ✨FREE✨ spot on Eventbrite today: https://ow.ly/t3Kq50YySUn

03/23/2026

State of the Arts is back on April 6th at Memphis Museums of Science & History! If you're a Memphis-based artist, freelancer, arts & culture professional, influencer, social entrepreneur, or small business owner, you MUST be in the room on the 6th to have your voice heard!

Sign up and find out more about State of the Arts here: https://bit.ly/SOTA26901

03/23/2026

If entrepreneurship is in your future, join us on March 24th at Crosstown for Let's Get It... Together👥

Let's Get It... Together is all about giving our Memphis folks pathways to community ownership. We not only help you learn how a cooperative business can benefit you and your people compared to traditional business ownership, but we also give you direct connections to local funders who want to see more co-ops in Memphis!

Join us at Crosstown Concourse on March 24th: https://ow.ly/Mxc050YxOsh