August 17, 2023 - January 7, 2024

Black American Portraits

Black American Portraits reframes the history of portraiture to center Black American subjects, sitters, and spaces. The exhibition chronicles the many ways in which Black Americans have used portraiture to envision themselves in their own eyes.

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January 27 - October 29, 2023

Tommy Kha: Eye is Another

This site-specific, photography-based installation by artist Tommy Kha explores themes of identity, (in)visibility, and sense of place and is presented as part of the inaugural, state-wide Tennessee Triennial for Contemporary Art organized by Tristar Arts.

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Renee Cox, 'The Signing', 2017, digital chromogenic print, 36 1/2 × 99 1/4 × 3 in., Los Angeles County Museum of Art, gift of Amar Singh, © Renee Cox, digital image courtesy of the artist
Tommy Kha, 'Eye is Another', 2022-23, Inkjet prints on Photo Tex, dimensions variable
Tommy Kha, 'Eye is Another', 2022-23, Inkjet prints on Photo Tex, dimensions variable
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Renee Cox, 'The Signing', 2017, digital chromogenic print, 36 1/2 × 99 1/4 × 3 in., Los Angeles County Museum of Art, gift of Amar Singh, © Renee Cox, digital image courtesy of the artist

August 17, 2023 - January 7, 2024

Black American Portraits

Black American Portraits reframes the history of portraiture to center Black American subjects, sitters, and spaces. The exhibition chronicles the many ways in which Black Americans have used portraiture to envision themselves in their own eyes.

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Black American Portraits
Tommy Kha, 'Eye is Another', 2022-23, Inkjet prints on Photo Tex, dimensions variable

January 27 - October 29, 2023

Tommy Kha: Eye is Another

This site-specific, photography-based installation by artist Tommy Kha explores themes of identity, (in)visibility, and sense of place and is presented as part of the inaugural, state-wide Tennessee Triennial for Contemporary Art organized by Tristar Arts.

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Tommy Kha: Eye is Another
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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 – 8p

Thursday

10a – 4p

Friday

10a – 4p

Saturday

10a – 5p

Sunday

11a - 5p

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

Plan your visit
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holler Early Fall Tasting Menu Dinner

September 27, 2023
6:30 - 8:30p

Join Chef Kale Carmon for the holler Early Fall Tasting Menu Dinner, hosted by the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, on September 27 at 6:30p.

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Art History Lecture

September 29, 2023
12:30 - 3:00p

Take your appreciation for art history, visual culture around art and design to the next level through the Brooks Museum’s art history lectures.

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Teacher Workshop in partnership with RiverArtsFest

September 30, 2023
10:00a - 1:00p

Teachers, join us on Saturday September 30 from 10:00a - 1:00p for this FREE workshop in partnership with River Arts Fest to learn more about 'Black American Portraits'.

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First Wednesdays - Happy Hour and Live Music October

October 4, 2023
5:30 - 7:30p

Join the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and Overton Park Conservancy for a party on the plaza with music by DJ Bizzle Bluebland.

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Art History Lecture

October 6, 2023
12:30 - 3:00p

Take your appreciation for art history, visual culture around art and design to the next level through the Brooks Museum’s art history lectures.

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Super Saturday - Hispanic Heritage Month

October 7, 2023
10a - 12p

The first Saturday of every month at your art museum is Super Saturday! From 10a - 12p we will have free admission and art making facilitated by an art educator.

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Figure Drawing Class

October 11, 2023
2nd Wednesday & 3rd Saturday of every month

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.

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Home(From)School Day: Black American Portraits

October 12, 2023
10:00a - 1:00p

Come join us on Thursday October 12 from 10:00a - 1:00p, for homeschool day. You will be able to learn about the special exhibition, ' Black American Portraits' and create your own masterpiece in the studio!

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Collecting and Community: Dr. Liz Andrews and Bernard Lumpkin

October 12, 2023
6:00 - 7:00p

Join us on October 12 at 6p for a lively conversation on collecting art with Dr.Liz Andrews, Executive Director of Spelman College Museum of Fine Art, and Bernard Lumpkin, contemporary art collector, patron, and educator.

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Art History Lecture

October 13, 2023
12:30 - 3:00p

Take your appreciation for art history, visual culture around art and design to the next level through the Brooks Museum’s art history lectures.

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Jazz in the Galleries: Saturday Series

October 14, 2023
Noon - 2p

In partnership with Memphis Jazz Workshop- every third Saturday of the month enjoy good jazz and great times in the galleries at your art museum. Join us from noon - 2p for an experience the whole family will enjoy.

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A Taste of the Brooks for 55+

October 19, 2023
11:30a - 1:30p

Come experience Memphis’ art museum at this free event on October 19 from 11:30 - 1:30p for adults who are 55 and better hosted in partnership with Creative Aging.

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Art History Lecture

October 20, 2023
12:30 - 3:00p

Take your appreciation for art history, visual culture around art and design to the next level through the Brooks Museum’s art history lectures.

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Figure Drawing Class

October 21, 2023
2nd Wednesday & 3rd Saturday of every month

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.

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Art History Lecture

October 27, 2023
12:30 - 3:00p

Take your appreciation for art history, visual culture around art and design to the next level through the Brooks Museum’s art history lectures.

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Día de los Muertos Festival & Parade 2023

October 28, 2023
11:00a - 3:00p

Día de Los Muertos Festival is BACK and bigger than ever!

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Super Saturday - Native American Heritage Month

November 4, 2023
10a - 12p

The first Saturday of every month at your art museum is Super Saturday!

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Mixed Media Workshop led by teaching artist Eric Echols

November 4, 2023
1:00 - 4:00p

Take a creative journey into the Black American Portraits exhibition through this three-hour workshop, led by teaching artist Eric Echols on November 4.

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Figure Drawing Class

November 8, 2023
2nd Wednesday & 3rd Saturday of every month

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.

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Gallery Talk with Ziggy Mack & Jamond Bullock

November 11, 2023
2:00 - 3:00p

Have you ever wondered what artists think about other artists’ work? Join us for a gallery talk in the Black American Portraits exhibition, led as a conversation between two local artists, Ziggy Mack & Jamond Bullock.

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Figure Drawing Class

November 18, 2023
2nd Wednesday & 3rd Saturday of every month

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.

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Jazz in the Galleries: Saturday Series

November 18, 2023
Noon - 2p

In partnership with Memphis Jazz Workshop- every third Saturday of the month enjoy good jazz and great times in the galleries at your art museum. Join us from noon - 2p for an experience the whole family will enjoy.

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Super Saturday - Families & Community

December 2, 2023
10a - 12p

The first Saturday of every month at your art museum is Super Saturday!

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Gallery Talk with Dr. Earnestine Jenkins

December 6, 2023
6 - 7p

Join us on December 6 at 6p as Dr. Jenkins discusses the ways that race and image intersect in this powerful exhibition, through photography, painting, sculpture, and more.

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Figure Drawing Class

December 13, 2023
2nd Wednesday & 3rd Saturday of every month

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.

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Figure Drawing Class

December 16, 2023
2nd Wednesday & 3rd Saturday of every month

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.

Learn More

Jazz in the Galleries: Saturday Series

December 16, 2023
Noon - 2p

In partnership with Memphis Jazz Workshop- every third Saturday of the month enjoy good jazz and great times in the galleries at your art museum. Join us from noon - 2p for an experience the whole family will enjoy.

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Daughters of the Dust and Gaze, Double Feature Film Screening in partnership with Indie Memphis

January 6, 2024
Noon - 5p

We are proud to partner with Indie Memphis to host a double-feature of films on the closing weekend of Black American Portraits.

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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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