Past Events › East Atrium
September 2023
“Days”
“Days” follows the everyday observations of the structures we interact with. The houses become more than just a residence, but become individuals themselves. The shadows start to blur the line of where the walls stop and where a presence might begin.
Opening Reception for Autumn Art Exhibitions
Celebrate the opening of the autumn/winter exhibitions by Ahmad George, Noah Thomas Miller, and Coe Lapossy with an evening of art, conversation, and food at Crosstown Arts. The menu for the evening is prepared by Chef Cole Jeanes, founder of Kinfolk Restaurant, and the food is generously provided by Ben E. Keith Co.
July 2023
Artist Talks: Khara Woods + Tangela Mathis
Current exhibiting artists Khara Woods and Tangela Mathis 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.
Kai Pa Ti by the MengCheng Collective
Join the MengCheng Collective for their week-long exhibition Kai Pa Ti. They will showcase collective works made during their two month long Crosstown Arts residency that were inspired by conversations from their weekly potlucks.
April 2023
Opening Reception for Spring 2023 Exhibitions
Crosstown Arts announces its spring 2023 arts programming — “Deceive the Heavens to Cross the Seas” by McLean Fahnestock, “Edgewise: Exploring Pattern and Rhythm with Line” by Khara Woods, “Entrances, Exits and the Spaces Betwixt” by Tangela Mathis, and “Color Thread” by Carl Fox.
The opening reception is scheduled for Friday, April 21, 6-8 p.m. The exhibitions run from Saturday, April 22, through Sunday, August 6.
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, April 14, from 6 to 9 p.m.
March 2023
Le Tumulte Noir
Le Tumulte Noir is a Memphis-based jazz group that specializes in music from the 1930s and 1940s in the style of Django Reinhardt and Stéphanne Grappelli (often referred to as “gypsy jazz”). The group is celebrating its 10th year and features John Bass, Sylvester Sample, Gary Topper, Clint Wagner, and John Whittemore.
February 2023
Literature is Liberating Fest
Literature is Liberating Fest is a free and open to the community literary festival celebrating Black authors and African American literature that includes vendors, author discussions, book signings, literary panels, writing workshops for kids and adults, a youth story hour, crafts, and more!
August 2022
The Peace Chronicles, Part 1 (ICEBERG + Blueshift + Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz)
ICEBERG New Music, Blueshift Ensemble, and acclaimed poet Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz present “The Peace Chronicles (Part 1),” an evening of music and spoken word focused on finding peace in a violent and chaotic world. Blueshift Ensemble will perform works by Drake Andersen, Victor Baéz, Stephanie Boyd, Haralobos Stafylakis, Yu-Chun Chien, and Johnny MacMillan. Dr. Sealey-Ruiz will read from her recent book “The Peace Chronicles.”
May 2022
Brazil By Day
Get immersed in the rich and diverse cultures found throughout the regions of Brazil – from the Amazon’s to Bahia, Rio and beyond through fine art, live music, dance performances, Capoeira demonstrations, local cuisine and so much more!
This celebration of Brazilian culture is free, family friendly and open to everyone!
Presented by Collage Dance, Iris Orchestra, Crosstown Arts, & Carpenter Art Garden
