Arts & Culture

Art brings us together and creates community. We support organizations of all disciplines working to create a vibrant arts and culture ecosystem that reflects the spirit of Memphis.

Funding Priorities

Elevating our signature cultural legacy

We support the evolution of our signature cultural assets - including National Civil Rights Museum and Memphis Art Museum - into nationally renowned institutions.

Shaping the future of Memphis culture

We support the organizations and people who are shaping and forming the next generation of Memphis’ vibrant and dynamic artistic culture.

Strengthening the support system for artists and creators

We support programs and partners who are building capacity and developing the support and funding ecosystem for artists and creators of all types.

What’s on your arts agenda?

Find your next cultural experience on the ARTSmemphis event calendar.

Event Calendar

Featured Projects

  • Memphis Art Museum

    Brooks Museum of Art is one of the largest museums in the South and the only fine art museum in our regions. Its new home at Memphis Art Museum, located on the bluff of the Mississippi River will be a transformational cultural anchor for Downtown Memphis and an international center for the study of Black Art.

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  • National Civil Rights Museum

    The National Civil Rights Museum is located at the Lorraine Motel, one of the most important historic sites in the country. As one of the nation’s premier culture and heritage museums, the museum shares the culture and lessons of the civil rights period and explores how this era continues to shape freedom and equality today.

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  • Collage Dance

    Named a “Southern Cultural Treasure” by SouthArts and Ford Foundation, Collage Dance has presented thirteen seasons of emotionally evocative performances and cultivated a love of dance in thousands of students.

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All Grantees

  • ARTSMemphis

  • Ballet Memphis

  • Brooks Museum of Art

  • Cazateatro

  • City of Memphis - Office of Arts & Culture

  • Clayborn Temple

  • Collage Dance

  • Contemporary Arts Memphis

  • Crosstown Radio Partnership (WYXR)

  • Hattiloo Theatre

  • IRIS Collective

  • Memphis Music Initiative

  • Music Export Memphis

  • National Civil Rights Museum

  • National Ornamental Metal Museum

  • Opera Memphis

  • Playhouse on the Square

  • Princeton James Project

  • PRIZM Ensemble

  • Urban Art Commission

Interested in applying?

Contact Rachel Knox, Senior Program Officer for Arts & Culture, to explore whether your project aligns with our strategy and available resources.

Email Rachel