Celebrating Contemporary Art across the state
The statewide Tennessee Triennial for Contemporary Art focuses on Tennessee’s existing visual contemporary art scene, while also fostering a connection to the wider contemporary art world. The Triennial spotlights art that is visually engaging, critically respected and easy to find for the general public.
Selected museums, art venues and organizations present art exhibitions simultaneously every three years. Tennessee Triennial venues and organizations curate their own exhibitions or projects under a common theme. This theme connects the various exhibitions and unifies the state’s contemporary art community.
Originally launched by Tri Star Arts in 2023, the Tennessee Triennial brings together museums, galleries, and cultural organizations across the state in a shared effort to elevate Tennessee artists and strengthen dialogue among regions. The next chapter of the Triennial will expand this vision through a long term consortium of major art museums.
Events:
Wed, Sept 23
12:00pm- 1:00pm — Munch and Learn: Living and Working in Layers featuring Debbie Likley Pacheco*, Dixon Gallery & Gardens. More info here.
Thur, Sept 24
3:30- 4:30pm — Visiting Artist Lecture by Andrea Morale*, The University of Memphis Department of Art and Design. More info here.
6:00pm- 7:00pm — Guided Tour of Memphis College of Art, 1936-2020: An Enduring Legacy, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art*. More info and registration here.
Fri, Sept 25
6:00- 9:00pm — Canvas for a Cause, Urban Art Commission. More info here.
Sat, Sept 26
10:00am- 12:00pm — Super Saturday - Collaborate for the New Musuem!, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. More info and registration here.
11:00am — Artist Talk: Emily Leonard PRAIRIE* at David Lusk Gallery. More info here.
5:00- 7:30pm — Opening Reception for Hit to the Soul featuring work by Rahn Marion*, Sheet Cake Gallery. More info here.
Sun, Sept 27
12:00- 4:00pm — Canvas for a Cause, Urban Art Commission. More info here.
2:00pm- 3:00pm — Guided Tour of Memphis College of Art, 1936-2020: An Enduring Legacy, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art*. More info and registration here.
* Key Event
All Memphis TN Triennial Art Exhibitions found here.
Open Hours of Memphis Lead TN Triennial Exhibition: Memphis College of Art, 1936-2020: An Enduring Legacy
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. More info here.
Wed, Sept 23: 10:00am- 4:00pm
Thur, Sept 24: 10:00am- 8:00pm
Fri, Sept 25: 10:00am- 4:00pm
Sat, Sept 26: 10:00am- 5:00pm
Sun, Sept 27: 11:00am- 5:00pm
Don’t miss the Metal Museum, which opened in its new Overton Park location in September 2026!
Metal Museum More info here.
Wednesday - Sunday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm