For the next few weeks, I will have the pleasure of working in some incredible galleries at the Brooks museum. I am an art history graduate student at the University of Memphis and am enrolled in a museum studies certification program through the university. As part of a course, I have been assigned to work with a museum in the creation of a product that will benefit not only my learning, but also the institution for which the product is […]

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  Check out all of our installation photos on the Brooks Flickr page!

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There are many reasons one becomes a member at their local art museum, but the Brooks is especially worthwhile because our members receive so many perks the minute they walk through the door. Not only does every member at every level receive free admission for an entire year, they also enjoy a 10% discount in both the Museum Store and the Brushmark Restaurant every single time they eat and shop. With the holiday season just around the corner, it seems […]

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Even if you missed the lectures and lunch with Aaron Draplin, you can enjoy his humor from the photos! Check out more Brooks event images on our Flickr page!

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Meet Derrick Dent, local artist, teacher and friend. I first met Derrick in my drawing class at Memphis College of Art a few years back. He would come over with other students to draw our homework for class. He helped me a lot with lines and overall composition, and I ordered pizza. I ended up transferring to the University of Memphis, but see Derrick riding his bike and working with Live from Memphis doing their Ink Off all over town. […]

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