Events
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Anthony Lee Composing a triptych, these works by artist Anthony Lee are a continuous, long-scale, lavender tonal gradient, equal in light value but demonstrating the effect of desaturation. Viewed from left to right, it begins as intense lavender, and then through gradation it finishes into its grey equivalent. This adds a fourth-dimensional sense of movement or transfer within the works, allowing the viewer’s eyes to calmly experience the space in the works as they seemlessly shift color. 
Art/Race/Violence: A Collaborative Response is a multidisciplinary project organized by visual culture historian Dr. Earnestine Jenkins and artist Richard Lou in collaboration with Crosstown Arts. Through this project, local artists collectively explore intersections of race and systemic violence through the lens of cultural expression. Conceived to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Ell Persons’ very public murder by members of the Memphis community through the act of lynching, the project was further inspired by recent events to memorialize lynching sites in the broader Memphis community in an effort to bring about greater understanding of racial oppression and violence in the South. |
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Monthly filmmaking forum presented by Indie Memphis and Crosstown Arts. This month: Filmmaker Feedback — an open discussion about what you would like to see from Indie Memphis, as well as the rest of the filmmaking community at large, over the next year. |
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Conversation with artist teams Lisa Williamson and Lurlynn Franklin; Carl Moore and Karina Alvarez; Brittney Bullock, Agustin Diaz, and Brenda Joysmith; co-curator Richard Lou, and Professor Holly Yu. Moderated by Dr. Earnestine Jenkins.
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Monthly short film screening series, presented by Indie Memphis & Crosstown Arts. This month: The Eyeslicer Q&A |
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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. |
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Panel discussion featuring Shahidah Jones, Antonio De Velasco, Tom Carlson, and exhibition co-curators Richard Lou and Dr. Earnestine Jenkins. |
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Selected work by William E. Jones The Wish Book series is a triannual exhibition with a focus on artists’ films. Curators Brian Pera and Terri Phillips welcome internationally recognized artists, filmmakers, and critics to Memphis for this exciting new series, which takes its name from the famed Sears Catalog and is hosted by Crosstown Arts at Crosstown Concourse, itself once a major Sears distribution center. Drawing from a wide range of topics, techniques, and perspectives, the films index the scope of work being done by artists in moving pictures.
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Join us for Crosstown Getdown, a monthly dance series at Crosstown Concourse. Each month will feature a new dance theme with free lessons followed by music and dancing. This month: Steppin', Memphis-Style! Meet up in the West Atrium. Pat and Rose Moore will bring the Smooth Steppers in for a free dance lesson at 6 pm, followed by […] |
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Reception/screening for selected work by William E Jones The Wish Book series is a triannual exhibition with a focus on artists’ films. Curators Brian Pera and Terri Phillips welcome internationally recognized artists, filmmakers, and critics to Memphis for this exciting new series, which takes its name from the famed Sears Catalog and is hosted by Crosstown Arts at Crosstown Concourse, itself once a major Sears distribution center. Drawing from a wide range of topics, techniques, and perspectives, the films index the scope of work being done by artists in moving pictures.
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Studio clearance sale featuring work by Allison Lawyer, Lewis Feibelman, Jennifer Balink, and Paul Miller and get ready for some great art at even greater prices. The show is organized by Nikii Richey. Cash, check, or charge. |
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Studio clearance sale featuring work by Allison Lawyer, Lewis Feibelman, Jennifer Balink, and Paul Miller and get ready for some great art at even greater prices. The show is organized by Nikii Richey. Cash, check, or charge.
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Encore screening of William E. Jones' Fall Into Ruin and artist talk by curator Brian Pera The Wish Book series is a triannual exhibition with a focus on artists’ films. Curators Brian Pera and Terri Phillips welcome internationally recognized artists, filmmakers, and critics to Memphis for this exciting new series, which takes its name from the famed Sears Catalog and is hosted by Crosstown Arts at Crosstown Concourse, itself once a major Sears distribution center. Drawing from a wide range of topics, techniques, and perspectives, the films index the scope of work being done by artists in moving pictures. |
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A narrative exploration of Icelandic stories and landscape in small paintings and drawings by Elizabeth Alley. 
An exhibition of paintings, sculpture, and digital objects that constructs a dialectic between the repression and cultivation of psycho-sexual energies through the ages. 
A canopy of black garments that loom over a pond of demolished confections, evoking a scene of quiet despair and a state of ruin.
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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: Wilderness — John, a jazz musician, and Alice, his new girlfriend, flee to the coast and discover the vulnerabilities, flaws, and manipulations that were previously masked by the blissful waves of new love. |
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Opening reception for a multidisciplinary exhibition by Emily C. Thomas. Part visual boot camp, part torture dungeon and New Age sanctuary, IMPRISMED constructs a dialectic between the repression and cultivation of psycho-sexual energies through the ages.
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Opening reception for a narrative exploration of Icelandic stories and landscape in small paintings and drawings by Elizabeth Alley.
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A benefit performance by and for the Central High School theatre program. Doors open at 6:30 pm Suggested donation: $10
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Jazz performance featuring Stephen Lee (piano), Johnny Yancey (trumpet), John Birdsong (acoustic bass), and Renardo Ward (drums). The Crosstown Jazz Series, presented by Strictly Jazz Entertainment in collaboration with Crosstown Arts, is designed to salute classic jazz music as contemporary musicians perform the work of the legends. |
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Local artist Hillary Butler will lead guests in an art project. Light refreshments will be served. |
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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: Saturday Church — A 14 year-old-boy, struggling with gender identity and religion, begins to use fantasy to escape his life in the inner city and find his passion in the process. 2017 Jury and Audience Winner at Outflix Film Festival. |
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An evening of ambient improvisation with Jimmy Crosthwait and Greg Faiers. Anti-Twilight Dark Band: The intersection of ambient music, jazz and improvisation. The Anti-Twilight Dark Band features Jimmy Crosthwait on zen chimes and Greg Faiers playing heavily processed guitar. The chimes are a byproduct of Crosthwait's metal art work. He uses sticks (various metal and wooden […] |
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Artist Yvonne Bobo will construct a 28-foot-by-16-foot sculpture inside the 430 N. Cleveland gallery space. A series of pulleys will create a floating twist. The public is invited to watch from 4-5:30 pm. Free. |
