Past Events › East Atrium
September 2024
Crosstown Arts presents an Opening Reception for “Ana Log”, “Size Matters,” and “Still” in the Galleries at Crosstown Arts.
The Galleries at Crosstown Arts
Friday, September 27, 2024
Time: 6-8 pm
Tickets: Free and open to the public
ANA • LOG:
FOURTEEN PICS
ANA•LOG: Fourteen Pics is a cumulative project referencing elements from several continuing bodies of work by Lester Julian Merriweather including #JETBlack, WHITE(S) ONLY, Vanilla Extract, #WGW, COLOR(ED) THEORY and Merriweather’s most recent collage series, #BetterGardensAndJungles.
The works presented draw upon several sources: They take direct visual inspiration from the compositions of the ….
July 2024
Artist Talks
Crosstown Arts presents the Artist Talks for “MANE” and “Hidden Gems” exhibitions, moderated by Shahidah Jones and francis, the Truman. There will also be a performance by spoken-word artist Matt Esteis (Strength in Words).
Resident Artists Open Studios + Performances
Crosstown Arts is proud to invite the Memphis community to visit the Resident Artists’ studios during the Open Studios night. Crosstown Arts Summer 2024 resident artists will have their studios open to the public, and there will be a poetry reading and musical performances in The Green Room at Crosstown Arts.
May 2024
Opening Reception for “MANE” and “Hidden Gems”
Crosstown Arts presents an Opening Reception for “MANE” and “Hidden Gems” curated by Najee Strickland and Kiara Sally in the Galleries at Crosstown Arts.
April 2024
Artist Talks: Melissa Dunn, Kevin Brooks, and Birdcap
Current exhibiting artists Melissa Dunn, Kevin Brooks, and Michael “Birdcap” Roy will discuss their work, processes, and influences. It’s a chance to get a special glimpse behind the curtain and better understand the art and the artists.
Resident Artists Open Studios
Crosstown Arts is proud to invite the Memphis community to visit the Resident Artists’ studios during the Open Studios night. Crosstown Arts Spring 2024 resident artists will have their studios open to the public. Residency alumnus Nelson Gutierrez will present his installation A Journey into the Shadows spanning from the second-floor balcony to Crosstown Theater.
February 2024
Opening Reception for “What were you meant for?”
Crosstown Arts presents an Opening Reception for “What were you meant for?” by Kevin Brooks in the Galleries at Crosstown Arts.
Opening Reception for “Iliumpta”
Crosstown Arts presents an Opening Reception for “Iliumpta” by Michael “Birdcap” Roy in the Galleries at Crosstown Arts.
December 2023
Crosstown Arts Resident Artists Open Studio Night
Crosstown Arts is proud to invite the Memphis community to visit the artist studios. Artists in residence will have their studios open on Friday, December 8, from 5 to 7 p.m.
September 2023
“But Then, Suddenly, I Was Looking From the Inside Out”
“But Then, Suddenly, I Was Looking From the Inside Out” is about “no compartments.” Everything is mashing together in life all the time — and while Lapossy longs for stability and order — it’s all happening at once and they love how that feels — what that allows for. Not to be confused with multitasking, this is a kind of nurtured chaos.
