Past Events › Programs
January 2017
Open Crit
Crosstown Arts’ Open Crit series, organized in partnership with ArtsMemphis, is a monthly critique event where visual artists are invited to bring new and/or in-progress studio work for critical feedback and group discussion particular to each artist’s practice. All sessions are free and open to the public.
December 2016
Grilled Cheese Fest 2
Second annual grilled cheese cook-off and festival benefitting ALIVE Rescue Memphis. Organized by the Hi Tone with a special kids’ craft-making activity led by Crosstown Arts.
Crosstown Concourse Job Fair
Companies to be located in Crosstown Concourse will be on-hand to discuss more than 100 available employment opportunities.
The Moonpie Project Presents Vitus Shell
A new mural by Vitus Shell. The Moonpie Project is an ongoing, rotating mural series curated by Michael Roy in memory of muralist Brad Wells.
Shoot & Splice Cinema Trivia Party
Come help us celebrate the end of another year with the Shoot & Splice Third Annual Cinema Trivia blowout with special guest trivia master/Commercial Appeal film critic John Beifuss! Test your filmmaker mettle! Prizes! Holiday cocktails! BBQ Sandwiches!!!
It’s a Hustle Holiday
Relationships, community, and networking are important components for success in the art world — for both artists and collectors. Stop by Amurica for festivities and fun! Bring some business cards, grab a name tag and a cocktail, and get to know your arts community. We will have snacks, a rousing game of “Drink N Draw” (for artists and non-artists alike), an artsy holiday craft project, and door prizes. Please bring a canned food item for Mid-South Arts Against Hunger food drive.
Crosstown St. Jude Marathon Spirit Station
Join Crosstown neighbors in cheering on the St. Jude Marathoners as they head into mile 12 of the 26.2-mile course! We’ll gather in the parking lot in front of Crosstown Arts with free coffee, breakfast pastries, and a Bloody Mary bar (while supplies last!). We’ll have a DJ and some spirit gear to share, but feel free to bring your own signs, pom poms, etc.
November 2016
Beginners Photography Class for Adults
Photographer Jamie Harmon will teach students how to use any photographic device — from smart phone cameras to DSLRs — to create one-of-a-kind images using editing tools in Lightroom and Photoshop.
Open Crit
Crosstown Arts’ Open Crit series, organized in partnership with ArtsMemphis, is a monthly critique event where visual artists are invited to bring new and/or in-progress studio work for critical feedback and group discussion particular to each artist’s practice. All sessions are free and open to the public.
Beginners Photography Class for Adults
Photographer Jamie Harmon will teach students how to use any photographic device — from smart phone cameras to DSLRs — to create one-of-a-kind images using editing tools in Lightroom and Photoshop.
