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Andrea Morales: Roll Down Like Water

Roll Down Like Water features sixty-five photographs spanning a decade of work by the Memphis-based, Peruvian-American photographer Andrea Morales. Through her captivating images of the South in moments of turbulence, stillness, darkness, and beauty, Morales charts new paths in sustainable journalism, while reflecting upon identity, community, and the power of storytelling.

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Andrea Morales, Kaylin McCain and Jakayla Davis wait for their grandmother to sign up for the Affordable Care Act at Impact Baptist Church in Frayser, a Memphis, Tennessee, neighborhood, in February 2015.

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Starry, Starry, Winter Garden

For the museum’s inaugural Winter Art Garden, Memphis-based artist Greely Myatt uses found objects including metal scraps, neon, and discarded signage to create Starry, Starry – an illuminated starscape on the museum’s plaza. Teasing the boundaries of sculpture through the use of flat forms, Myatt ponders and plays with line and light.

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Beyond the Surface: The Art of Handmade Paper

More than just a surface on which to paint, draw, or sketch, paper can be a dynamic art form that encourages collaboration and welcomes spontaneity. 'Beyond the Surface: The Art of Handmade Paper' explores the shape-shifting quality of paper—how it can transform from pulpy fiber into vibrant works of art through hand papermaking.

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Beth Campbell, 'Endless Outcomes', 2017. Abaca, pigmented linen and cotton on handmade paper, 18 x 14 3/4 in. (45.7 x 37.5 cm). Gift of Dieu Donné, New York in honor of Nancy and Edwin Barnett.

Plan your visit

Open in Overton Park

The Brooks is Memphis' art museum. Until we move Downtown, we're OPEN in Overton Park. Come explore your museum and its 29 galleries, two art classrooms, print study room, research library, and professional auditorium.

About the Brooks

Hours

Christmas Eve

Closed

Christmas Day

Closed

New Year's Day

Closed

Monday + Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

10a – 4p

Thursday

10a – 8p

Friday

10a – 4p

Saturday

10a – 5p

Sunday

11a - 5p

Every Saturday, Memphis' art museum is FREE from 10a - 12p!

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Jazz Saturdays

December 8, 2024
12p - 2p

In partnership with Memphis Jazz Workshop- every first Saturday of the month enjoy good jazz and great times in the galleries at your art museum.

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Art Club: Marisol

December 8, 2024
2 - 3p

Join us Sunday, December 8th for art club with Mallory Sharp.

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Gallery Talk with Elle Perry

December 8, 2024
2p - 4p

Join us for a gallery talk about Andrea Morales' show with Memphian Elle Perry. Born and raised in Memphis, Elle Perry has covered arts and culture (and related subjects) in the Bluff City for nearly 20 years.

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Caroling Sing-A-Long!

December 8, 2024
3 - 5p

Kick off your holiday festivities with an afternoon of music, merriment, and holiday treats at the MBMA and Memphis Symphony Orchestra's Caroling Sing-A-Long!

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Candlelight: Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More

December 11, 2024

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Candlelight: A Tribute to Beyoncé

December 11, 2024

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Memphis. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Beyoncé at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art under the gentle glow of candlelight.

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Education at the Brooks Museum

At the Brooks, we believe art is a unifying force. We see how art inspires creativity, dialogue, and communal spirit. That is why we strive to make art accessible to the whole community, in and outside the museum.

The Brooks Museum in Overton Park

Membership

Become a member and get more out of your Brooks experience.

Unlimited free museum admission
Invitations to exclusive opening receptions
Free admission to select Art Open Late events
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