Past Events › West Gallery
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.
February 2024
Opening Reception for “The Earthworm and the Hawk”
Crosstown Arts presents an Opening Reception for “The Earthworm and the Hawk” by Melissa Dunn in the Galleries at Crosstown Arts.
“The Earthworm and the Hawk”
The Earthworm and the Hawk is the overlap between two states of being.
In the private and non-verbal world of Melissa Dunn’s sketchbook, she burrows deep, generating drawings intuitively from her imagination. As the pages fill up, she steps back and shifts perspective, becoming more objective. The lay of the land comes into sharp focus. Here she maps out, poses questions, and acts decisively.
September 2023
“The Molasses Man & Other Delta Tales”
“The Molasses Man & Other Delta Tales” serves as an anthology of stories based off of Ahmad George’s life and experiences with people they’ve encountered here and not. These works feature scenes with existing and non-existing figures from folklore and mythology sourced from the American South, elsewhere, and created.
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.
April 2023
“Entrances, Exits and the Spaces Betwixt”
“Entrances, Exits and the Spaces Betwixt” presents contrasting aspects of personality, showcasing the yin and yang of pneuma. The exhibit represents a mental, emotional, and spiritual transformation within a palpable dreamscape. Works presented depict and embrace ideas of transitory spaces visually, mentally and physically.
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.
February 2023
Artist Talk: Sarah Elizabeth Cornejo and Katrina Perdue
Current exhibiting artists Sarah Elizabeth Cornejo and Katrina Perdue 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. The talks will be presented in each gallery, which each artist speaking in the gallery where their work is on view. Sarah Elizabeth Cornejo will speak first, and Katrina Perdue will speak second.
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
April 2022
Long Story Short
This Friday, April 22, 2022 from 6-8pm, join us for an opening reception for “Long Story Short” (presented by University of Memphis BFA students in the West Gallery) and “Fourth Kind” (presented by University of Memphis graduate students in the East Gallery). The shows will be on view through Sunday, May 1, 2022
