Global Council at Memphis’ art museum

Interested in joining?
Contact Melissa Whitby
melissa.whitby@brooksmuseum.org

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Lead from Anywhere. Support Memphis Through the Arts.

The Global Council is a leadership group supporting Memphis’ art museum from across the country and around the world. With members based in cities like New York, Seoul, Washington D.C., and beyond, this group brings together professionals, creatives, and civic leaders who share a common goal: advancing Memphis through the power of the arts.
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Join today and help shape a stronger, more vibrant future for Memphis—no matter where you live.

As a member of the Global Council, you’ll be part of a network that:

• Champions Memphis’ role as a global center for culture and creativity
• Connects with fellow Memphians through curated arts and culture events
• Strengthens the museum’s reach as it prepares to open a world-class facility in 2026
• Supports transformative education programs, exhibitions, and community initiatives that serve thousands each year
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The Global Council makes transformative initiatives like our cultural exchange with Arts Council Korea possible. These are not abstract impacts; the strategic support and vision of Global Council membership allowed the museum to organize its first international exhibition in Seoul, Korea in October 2025. Joining means helping Memphis step onto the world stage in a way that is tangible, lasting, and deeply connected to both community and culture. By uniting leaders and supporters across cities and countries, the Council ensures Memphis’ stories, artists, and history reach audiences worldwide—while bringing new voices and perspectives back home.

Purpose

The Global Council was created for those who love Memphis and want to see it thrive—no matter where they live.

Through strategic leadership, philanthropy, and cultural connection, members of the Global Council help ensure that Memphis’ art museum continues to grow as a model for community-centered arts and cultural education. Whether you’re from Memphis, moved away, or simply believe in the city’s future, the Global Council is your way to stay involved and make an impact.

Membership Benefits

As a member of the Global Council, you will:

• Build meaningful connections with fellow Memphians and arts leaders in your city
• Attend exclusive arts and culture events designed to spark conversation and connection
• Stay directly involved in shaping the future of Memphis’ cultural and civic landscape
• Receive insider updates on the museum’s new downtown facility, opening in 2026

Our Impact

Members of the Global Council are helping to shape Memphis’ future in lasting ways:

Generational Reach

• 30,000+ school-aged children impacted annually through museum education programs
• Curriculum-aligned experiences that foster empathy, critical thinking, and creative expression

Economic and Civic Growth

• $100M projected economic impact from the new museum
• Year-round programming to increase safety and vibrancy downtown

Connection and Legacy

• A cultural home base for Memphians across the country
• A shared investment in the arts, education, and Memphis’ continued evolution

Join today and become part of a visionary group leading Memphis forward—through art, community, and connection.

Current Members

Calley Anderson | New York
Sol Aponte | Los Angeles
Michael Brooks | Atlanta
Marguerite Kymn Chang | Seoul
Marcie Cleary | New York
Yvonne Cook | Pittsburgh
Dabney Coors | Memphis
William Eubanks | Palm Beach
Abhijith Eswarappa | New York
Kaywin Feldman | Washington, D.C.
Patrick Hendricks | Chicago
Pinkney Herbert | Memphis
Todd Keathley | New Jersey
Donna Leatherman | New York
James Little | Memphis
Minerva Phifer | New Jersey
Priscilla Presley | Los Angeles
Ebet Roberts | New York
William Turner | Los Angeles
Ariel Wexler | New York

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