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  • Wish Book: Lay of the Land with John Pearson

    Crosstown Arts, East Gallery, Crosstown Concourse 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, United States

    Exhibition of photographic works by John Pearson
    Opening reception: Friday, Sept. 21, 6-8 pm
    On view: Sept. 21-Nov. 30
    Location: East Gallery & East Atrium
    These large-scale, landscape cyanotypes on fabric link the tactile and the visual by committing the photographic process to the physical landscape. Pearson works outdoors on the ground, making 1:1 indexical photographic prints during midday sunlight. In these photographs, view is replaced by elemental record; while the horizon, removed from the composition, becomes the topographic support and source for construction of the images.

    Pearson’s intention is not to convey the solely visual appearance of place — in this case, the arid southern California landscape — but rather to invoke a more dynamic experience of place by means of the transformative nature of photography.

  • Give a Damn! Music + Activism at Stax Records

    Crosstown Arts, West Gallery, Crosstown Concourse 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, United States

    On view: September 28-November 30
    Opening reception: Friday, Sept. 28, 6-8 pm

    “Give a Damn,” a title taken from the 1970 Staple Singers song, is the culmination of a year-long examination of Stax Records’ commitment to political activism, community engagement, and social justice in the years following Dr. King’s 1968 assassination in Memphis.

    This exhibition is presented by The Stax Museum of American Soul Music and hosted at Crosstown Arts. It features never-before-seen artifacts including Isaac Hayes' 14-foot long custom-made office desk, stage clothing worn by Johnnie Taylor and Isaac Hayes, rare photos and documents, short films, music, and original artwork contributed by Shelby County students.

  • Memphis Grilled Cheese Fest

    Crosstown Arts will run a kids' craft corner inside the 430 Gallery during Memphis Grilled Cheese Fest.

    The annual grilled cheese festival takes place in the street in front of the Hi Tone. Organized by the Hi Tone as a fundraiser for Alive Memphis.

  • One Night Only with Kyle James

    Crosstown Arts, The Green Room 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United States

    One Night Only will highlight up-and-coming artist Kyle James in The Green Room, the new live music venue at Crosstown Arts. Enjoy an intimate experience in an inviting lounge setting.

  • Soul Cinema

    Crosstown Arts at Crosstown Concourse 1350 Concourse Avenue, Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United States

    Film screenings in conjunction with Give a Damn! Music + Activism at Stax Records, on view at Crosstown Arts through Dec. 2. November screening: Shaft (1971) Propelled by the Academy […]

  • Love Doesn’t Hurt

    Love Doesn't Hurt presents "Sexual Healing: Reclaiming Your Sexuality After an Assault."

    Art exhibition and drag performance
    Masks are welcome and encouraged

  • Music + Activism = Craftivism at Crosstown Arts

    Crosstown Arts at Crosstown Concourse 1350 Concourse Avenue, Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United States

    The G.A.D. exhibition features stories of people who used music to make an impact. Here, we recognize the power we have in our hands. No matter what craft items we […]

  • Open Crit

    Crosstown Arts’ Open Crit series 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. Special thanks to Art Center for donating a $25 gift certificate for each participating artist.

  • Stax Tracks: Rare Tracks from the Stax Catalog

    Crosstown Arts at Crosstown Concourse 1350 Concourse Avenue, Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United States

    Join Dr. Charles Hughes and special guests as they take a journey through key parts of the Stax Records collection. Each week, everyone will listen to an album or series […]

  • Crosstown Youth Theater presents Into the Hoods

    Crosstown Theater 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, United States

    Join us for the second public "mic check" at Crosstown Arts Theater. The students from Crosstown Youth Theater will present their original play, Into the Hoods — an adaptation of […]