Arts & Culture

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Mayor Lee Harris and members of the Shelby County Youth Council at BRIDGES, a member of the new nonprofit committee. (submitted)

Nonprofit Committee hopes to help Shelby County residents access needed services

Memphis has thousands of nonprofit organizations, but we still have gaps between available services and the needs of the community. “Nonprofits have become increasingly vital through the decades to provide […]

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A DIGs workshop on asemma, or tobacco.
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The sprawling community gardens aim to celebrate and preserve the knowledge and cultural identity of tribal people living in and around the village of L’Anse.

Father-child artist duo Theo James (L) and Nisa Williams (R) stand in front of the mural they created for the Mid-South Coliseum Coalition, Sept. 13, 2021 (Sarah Rushakoff)
New public art installation adds beauty and history to Mid-South Coliseum revitalization effort
Audra Pieknik. Courtesy photo.
The Art Experience in Pontiac offers community opportunities to explore, create and heal

Since the pandemic, so many people have experienced loss, grief, and trauma and the use of art therapy can bring comfort and healing. I believe our organization provides a very accessible way for our community as a whole to work toward mental health and overall well-being.

Construction takes place at the former Wonder Bread factory at 400 Monroe Avenue. (Brandon Dill)
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A view of Northside High School in Klondike, which  closed their doors in 2016. (Andrea Morales)
Public invited to help reimagine Northside High School, virtual meeting on July 14
A mural adorns a retaining wall behind Treadwell elementary and middle schools in The Heights. (Ziggy Mack)
UrbanArt Commission sponsors first public art project focused on written storytelling

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