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South Main Artspace Lofts celebrate groundbreaking

Artspace Projects joined with community and financial partners, civic leaders, artists and others yesterday to celebrate the groundbreaking for the South Main Artspace Lofts in Memphis. Brief remarks were followed by a ceremonial groundbreaking, reception, and artist activities. Scheduled speakers included Barbara Hyde, President of the Hyde Family Foundations; Senator Mark Norris; Paul Young, Director of […]

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An inventory of the Memphis black arts scene

In a city with a majority-black population and a history of intense creativity, it’s no wonder the black arts community is as dynamic and expansive as it is today.

The 1310 Bandits Film Group
Immersive “idea lab” celebrates artists as community leaders

Artspace's annual Breaking Ground event evolves this year from one dynamic evening of speakers and performances to an immersive, two-day "idea lab" on Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15 in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Jorge Blandón
Jorge Blandón

Jorge Blandón is Vice President of the Oakland-based Family Independence Initiative, a national nonprofit that leverages technology and data for low-income families to lead their own change. 

Amy Schaftlein, volunteer host, in the WEVL studio
WEVL celebrates 40 years of volunteer radio

WEVL, the Mid-South’s only listener-supported, independent volunteer radio station, is celebrating 40 years of sharing Memphis music.

901 Grille and Market concept design
901 Grille and Market coming soon to East Parkway corner spot

Entrepreneurs Hamida and Sunny Mandani are starting their third new venture in the past two years with the 901 Grille and Market going in on the northeast corner of East Parkway and Central Avenue. 

Sierra Hughes and Rachel Greer
Binghampton kids find family at Rachel’s Flowers

Binghampton children find a second family as part of Rachel’s Kids, an organization started by Rachel’s Flowers owners Rachel and Harry Greer to help the neighborhood’s youth succeed in life.

Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities Teen Leaders in the Arts program in Grand Rapids
Leading through the arts: Teens across the state are transforming Michigan’s creative landscape

What happens when you put teens in charge? How youth in Ann Arbor, Detroit and Grand Rapids are bringing a fresh perspective to the arts in Michigan, from addressing racism and police brutality to running an indie record label.

Frayser CDC Executive Director Steve Lockwood (center) talks with local residents Gilbert Wright (left) and Morriston Edmonds after a Frayser Neighborhood Council meeting at the Ed Rice Community Center in Frayser
Frayser CDC lands Hyde grant

?Steve Lockwood, CEO of the Frayser Community Development Corporation, is hoping to change the perception of home buying and home ownership in Frayser. 

The Memphis Medical District Collaborative estimates that roughly 270 acres of the greater neighborhood is parking
Transportation conversation begins with parking summit

The Memphis Medical District Collaborative and Innovate Memphis looks to start a broader transportation and parking conversation with a parking summit that brings together national experts with local leaders.

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