What a beautiful Gallery and venue for a rehearsal dinner. The art was amazing the owners warm and…read morewelcoming. If you are in Memphis stop by and check them out!

I'm here several times a month for various events. Very reasonable rental prices. The staff are…read moregreat. The spaces can be transformed to fit any event theme. The one downside is parking. Which is to be expected with downtown venues. This location is great for weddings, birthdays, brunch and more.

D.C.I. is a beautiful gallery carrying an array of colorful works of art on canvas…read more It features regional artists' work in the higher price range -- they gear their pieces to those investing in a piece for their home or the more serious collectors. I noticed that the artists' are good in their own right, and their styles slightly mirror some of the greats from days of yore. Ashley Leem has a selection of work that reminds me slightly of one of my favorites, Gustav Klimt. Other artists include Mildred Jarrett, Jennifer White, Brenda Little, photographer Jack Kenner, and more. You can visit during regular hours or make an appointment for a Friday or Saturday visit.

The Art Center on Union Ave is hands-down my favorite art store in Memphis. I'm there constantly…read morefor supplies for sign painting, pinstriping, spray painting, screen printing, and pretty much every creative project I take on. No matter what I'm working on, they always have exactly what I need at a good price. The staff is incredibly welcoming, helpful, and knowledgeable. Whether I'm hunting down specific brushes, looking for the right paint for a mural, or trying out new materials, they always point me in the right direction without any pressure. You can tell they actually care about artists and understand the tools we use. Their selection is huge -- from professional sign-painting and pinstriping supplies to spray paint, inks, canvases, and everything in between. It's one of those places where you walk in for one thing and end up finding five other things you didn't even know you needed. Memphis is lucky to have a place like this. If you're any kind of artist -- beginner or seasoned -- The Art Center is absolutely worth the stop, and they offer educator and student discounts as well!

The employee are sweet and knowledgeable. As a student, I can find my items immediately and if…read morethere was change, they inform your costumers right at the door. I do wish their website, showcase some of their deals and products so that way I can see what they offer.

We explored Crosstown Concourse this weekend when we visiting my brother in law in Memphis, and…read moreCrosstown Arts was a highlight for sure! Crosstown Arts is a free gallery within the Concourse that features temporary exhibits. When we visited, we were blown away by an exhibit: "Give a Damn! Music + Activism at Stax Records." The exhibit featured artifacts (including Isaac Hayes's office desk and outfits worn on stage by Stax artists like Johnnie Taylor and Isaac Hayes), music, rare photos, and original artwork created by Shelby County middle school students. It was interesting and of great local interest! A very well laid out exhibit. If we lived in Memphis, I'd certainly make it a point to read up about their exhibits as they open and to visit any of those that interested me! Wonderful visit!

I've visited a few exhibitions (Walking Eyes, Inform, etc,) here and I really enjoy the space. It's…read morelarge enough that you can enjoy the art during a busy opening reception but small enough to have an intimate feel. I can't wait to see the Young Collectors Memphis Contemporary Art Show there this weekend! https://www.facebook.com/events/1691049884502867/

We've now taken a couple classes, and enjoy the place. You can make your own pottery, or pick out a…read morepre-made pice and paint/glaze it, or even buy completely made pieces. It'a a lot of fun

Place is nice, lots of paint and brushes. We arrived at 6. They close at 8 and from 6:15 the girl…read moreworker was trying to sweep under our feet getting ready to close the store. We weren't even the only ones there. Then, the same girl kept complaining about her job and when my daughter asked her for some help with getting paint she said "I don't see why she can't get it herself, like, can she reach it?" Then, she kept giving us warnings as to how many minutes we had left to paint before they closed at 7:45* mind you. If that's not enough, we asked for a high chair and she just kept sweeping and ignored us until we went to go get it (which is not a problem for us to get it but we only had a little bit of time to paint so her getting it for us would've been nice) We love painting and this was my Mother's Day gift and the staff here was just not good at all. Will never come back. Also very expensive. One tiny kids thing for $28

Art on Tap is a lot of fun! Tickets are $50 or $40 for Dixon members or free for Young at Art…read moremembers. YAA is a membership level at the Dixon for 25 to 40 years olds, membership is $100 annually or $150 per couple. It's a great deal because art on tap is not the only party, there is usually one in March and one in the summer plus you can visit the Dixon anytime you want. This event in particular is a beer tasting. For an additional $10 you can also taste wines. In years past there were home brewers and microbreweries, now it's mostly distributors and a few local places, still good if you like beer. There's also various food vendors but the food does run out fast so if you're not going to get there early don't arrive on an empty stomach. They do not allow beverages inside the galleries but there's a large auditorium that usually party of the party if you need to cool down inside.

Art on Tap is a super fun event hosted by the Young at Art group at Dixon Gallery & Gardens. Each…read moreyear, the Dixon brings a variety of brews for guests to sample, as well as great entertainment and exceptional food. The atmosphere is young and hip, as Young at Art caters to the Under 40 crowd interested in the art world. The galleries are open for viewing (but don't even try to take your beer through them), as well as acres of beautiful gardens. Try cuisine from Bardog, Jim 'n Nick's BBQ, L' École Culinaire, McAlister's Deli and PaPa Pia's. Admission is $40 for Dixon members and $50 for non-members. You may gain free admission by joining Young at Art.

We were able to tour this great spot just before they move. Can't wait to check out their new digs…read moreon a subsequent trip! So much creative beauty and the gift shop is to die for! I fell in love with so many pieces.

When it comes to museums, this is a unique find. The exhibits change pretty frequently and are…read moreunlike anything I've seen at other museums. I also love the gorgeous outdoor grounds! You can plan to spend 2 hours or less walking around and watching live demonstrations. I believe they also offer scheduled classes, so check the website. The museum is small, but for $8 per adult, I think it's worth it for a unique day out.

As a huge fan of Meow Wolf, I was so excited for BVO! I'm equally excited to see Mud Island being…read morebrought back to life in such a unique way. They've done an exceptional job with it and we had a blast. If you are unfamiliar, it is an immersive fantasy-like steampunk experience. It feels something like a "go at your own pace, choose your own adventure" escape room without the stress of escape room vibes. You go through different rooms and exhibits - and are free to push, pull, open, climb through, etc. to find the secrets of BVO. You can also try to find all of the hidden artifacts (scan points) - which is a fun way to compete with friends (or by yourself - trying to find them all was a ton of fun!). A few notes for the early months of the exhibit opening: 1: the full exhibit is not open, only phase 1. This means it is quite a bit shorter/smaller, and doesn't take too terribly long to get through. On one hand, it will be fun to continue returning as they open new phases to get all new experiences each time. On the other hand, especially if you've been to Meow Wolf, it does feel noticeably incomplete/phase 1. 2: They've posted a ton of photos on their website and even here on yelp of areas that are locked behind future phases. Thus, at this time - you will NOT see the riverboat and some of the other exhibits. They really should be more clear as to what is actually open right now. 3: It is new and they are working out the kinks, so our wristband scanners didn't work quite right and our final "artifact" count was off because we couldn't get some of them to scan properly. 4: last thing - when googling, be careful of spoilers! I imagine as this gains momentum, people are going to post all the secrets, which could make it less fun for the adventurer. Overall, I highly recommend visiting, though you should manage your expectations in the early phase. Please go support this awesome, local, new venue! And enjoy the park, the Memphis sign, and such while you are there;)

Really cool experience! Marvin, one of the founders gives the best backstage tours and I cannot…read morewait of what's still to come!! Right now only Phase 1 is open but it's really neat and the whole phase could probably take you up to an hour if you want to find all of the scan points. You can exit and enter again after checking what percentage of quests/challenges you have completed. I recommend wearing long pants / clothes and shoes you can crawl, climb and slide in. This interactive experience is really cool and has a lot of "hidden" areas that are neat to find. Well done, well made & highly recommend going, especially when all the phases will be complete!!!