Programs

Programs for Adults

The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art connects adults with art and inspires creativity through innovative programs like figure drawing, teacher workshops and much more.

Second Sunday of Every Month

Art Club

Discover new art and new friends.

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Canaletto (Giovanni Antonio Canal) (Italian (Venetian School), 1697-1768), The Grand Canal from the Campo San Vio (detail), 1728, Oil on canvas, Gift of the Samuel H. Kress Foundation.
Canaletto (Giovanni Antonio Canal) (Italian (Venetian School), 1697-1768), The Grand Canal from the Campo San Vio (detail), 1728, Oil on canvas, Gift of the Samuel H. Kress Foundation.

May 5 - 9

Memphis Art & Fashion Week

Step into a world where art meets style at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art’s Art and Fashion Week!

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Every Thursday evening

Sounds of Memphis

Join us for live music at your art museum! Each week we host different Memphis music group to showcase the wonderful sounds of our city.' Join us for "Sounds of Memphis" every Thursday evening, where art and melody converge. Each week, a new Memphis powerhouse presents a unique evening that showcases the city's unparalleled musical legacy. From the soulful blues and rock 'n' roll that defined generations to the contemporary sounds shaping today's scene, Sounds of Memphis offers an unmatched music experience.‍ Sponsored by the Turley Foundation, Inc and Amy and Ronnie Wright

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Now offered 5 times per month

Figure Drawing

Figure Drawing is back by popular demand! Artists of all levels can practice and increase their skills drawing the human form at Memphis' art museum. Led by a local artist, sessions will include either a nude or clothed model, giving artists the opportunity to practice drawing both.

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Adults 55 & better

Inspired Aging

Inspired Aging is a free multi-session studio art course for adults who are 55 and better seeking creative exploration in a social group setting.

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All year long

Art Talks & Guided Tours

Are you interested in learning more about the art you see here at Memphis' art museum? 

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September 2024 - December 2024

Docent Training

We need you to join our volunteer team of fun, inquisitive, and enthusiastic docents. All you need is a love of art, a commitment to volunteering, and a desire to learn. The new docent training program begins this September. 

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2-4pm on Sunday | Every other month

Seasonal Blooms of Memphis: Floral Arranging Workshop with Midtown Bramble and Bloom

Join us for an enchanting floral arranging workshop celebrating a wide variety of seasonal blooms every other month.

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