Events
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Hustle: Critical Art Writing
Why is critical art writing an important part of the thriving arts scene? What does relevant critical writing look like? Who does it? How can you do it? Professor Virginia Solomon will help us explore this important topic.
Hustle: professional development for artists is a free program organized by ArtsMemphis, UrbanArt Commission, and Crosstown Arts.
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Travel Talk: Ultimate Journeys for Two
National Geographic authors, HoneyTrek bloggers, and the world's longest honeymooners, Mike & Anne Howard, are coming to Memphis. Join them for an afternoon of travel inspiration, tips, and tricks as […]
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Art/Race/Violence: Artist+Community Conversation
Crosstown Arts Galleries 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United StatesConversation with artist teams Jamin Carter and Mary Jo Karimnia and Terry Lynn and Andrea Morales, led by Ladrica Menson-Furr and Richard Lou.
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Indie Wednesday Film Series
Weekly film screenings hosted by Indie Memphis. Films will screen at Crosstown Arts, Malco’s Studio on the Square, and Ridgeway Theatre on a rotating basis.
This week: Rat Film — Across walls, fences, and alleys, rats not only expose our boundaries of separation but make homes in them. Rat Film is a feature-length documentary that uses the rat — as well as the humans who love them, live with them, and kill them — to explore the history of Baltimore.
The film will be followed with a Q&A with director Theo Anthony. Admission is pay-what-you-can. -
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The Moonpie Project presents Elloo
Crosstown Alley 430 N. ClevelandA new mural by Elloo
Location: Crosstown Arts alley between 430 & 438 N. Cleveland
Free food + drinks
The Moonpie Project is an ongoing, rotating mural series curated by Michael Roy in memory of muralist Brad Wells
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Up in Arms Collective presents Response 2
Twenty-five artists converge at Crosstown Arts to create original works that explore today’s America. Up in Arms Collective was born out of the need for the dance community to respond to what is happening in America in an open and affirming environment. What originally began as a community of diverse Memphis dance artists has since grown to include local filmmakers, musicians, and artists.
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“Cancer Is a Drag” St. Jude Marathon Spirit Station
story booth 438 N. Cleveland St., Memphis, TN, United StatesCheer on the runners of the St. Jude Marathon and enjoy drag performances by Bella DuBalle and Freak Nasty. Vegan blueberry pancakes and bloody marys will be served. Please bring noisemakers and posters to cheer on the runners. Fun and playful clothing is encouraged.
Location: Parking lot in front of story booth (438 N. Cleveland)
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Up in Arms Collective presents Response 2
Twenty-five artists converge at Crosstown Arts to create original works that explore today’s America. Up in Arms Collective was born out of the need for the dance community to respond to what is happening in America in an open and affirming environment. What originally began as a community of diverse Memphis dance artists has since grown to include local filmmakers, musicians, and artists.
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Up in Arms Collective presents Response 2
Twenty-five artists converge at Crosstown Arts to create original works that explore today’s America. Up in Arms Collective was born out of the need for the dance community to respond to what is happening in America in an open and affirming environment. What originally began as a community of diverse Memphis dance artists has since grown to include local filmmakers, musicians, and artists.
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Shoot & Splice: Cinema Trivia Party
Throughout the year, Indie Memphis & Crosstown Arts brings cinematographers, directors, editors, writers, and technicians to Shoot & Splice, our monthly filmmaking forum. Come help us celebrate the end of another year with the Shoot & Splice FOURTH Annual Cinema Trivia blowout with trivia master John Beifuss! Test your filmmaker mettle! Win prizes! Did we say, FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
Doors open at 6:30pm | Trivia starts at 7:00pm
