ART
Austin Blue
Thursday, Nov. 9, 6-9 pm
Crosstown Arts, 430 N Cleveland
EP Release and art show
Catering by Club Windward
Organized by the artist
Art/Race/Violence: A Collaborative Response
Opening: Sunday, Nov. 12, 2-5 pm
On view Nov. 12-Jan. 14
Crosstown Arts Galleries
1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280
Curator Talks, performances, and opening reception on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2-5 pm in Crosstown Arts’ new space in Crosstown Concourse (Suite 280). Exhibition runs through January 14
Art/Race/Violence: A Collaborative Response is a multidisciplinary project organized by visual culture historian Dr. Earnestine Jenkins and artist Richard Lou in collaboration with Crosstown Arts. Through this project, local artists collectively explore intersections of race and systemic violence through the lens of cultural expression.
Featuring work by artist teams:
Jamin Carter and Mary Jo Karimnia
Andrea Morales and Terry Lynn
Lisa Williamson and Lurlynn Franklin
Yancy Villa and Lawrence Matthews
Jamond Bullock and Cat Pena
Karina Alvarez and Carl Moore
Jin Powell and Jesse Butcher
Agustin Diaz, Brittney Bullock, and Brenda Joysmith
MUSIC
The Music of Phineas Newborn and Calvin Newborn: Memphis Legends
Friday, Nov. 10, 6:30-9 pm
Crosstown Arts Galleries
1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280
Tickets – $15
Doors at 6:30 pm | performance at 7 pm
Jazz performance celebrating the music of Phineas and Calvin Newborn, featuring Gerard Harris (guitar), Alvie Givhan (piano), Sylvester Sample (acoustic bass), and Renardo Ward (drums).The Crosstown Jazz Series, presented by Strictly Jazz Entertainment in collaboration with Crosstown Arts, is designed to salute classic jazz music as contemporary musicians perform the work of the legends.
ARTS PROGRAMMING
Open Crit
Tuesday, Nov. 14, 6-8 pm
Crosstown Arts, 430 N Cleveland
Crosstown Arts’ Open Crit series is a monthly critique event where visual artists are invited to bring new and/or in-progress studio work for critical feedback and group discussion particular to each artist’s practice.
A dedicated facilitator with experience in a group critique setting will guide discussion for each critique event, which will include up to 4 artists’ work, with 15-25 minutes devoted to the work of each.
Hustle: Critical Art Writing
Tuesday, Nov. 21, 6-8 pm
Crosstown Arts, 430 N Cleveland
Why is critical art writing an important part of the thriving arts scene? What does relevant critical writing look like? Who does it? How can you do it? Professor Virginia Solomon will help us explore this important topic.
Program at 6 pm | Complimentary food & drink
Hustle: professional development for artists is a free program organized by ArtsMemphis, UrbanArt Commission, and Crosstown Arts. The series will provide visual artists with information, resources, and opportunities to support them in the development of their professional careers. Workshop topics will range from positive studio practices to pricing work and navigating gallery representation. Questions? Contact Mary Jo Karimnia at maryjo@crosstownarts.org.
POETRY/LITERATURE
Voices Up! On Race & Violence
Thursday, Nov. 2, 6-8 pm
Theater Stair, Crosstown Concourse
1350 Concourse Ave., 2nd floor Central Atrium
A spoken word event by youth, for everyone
Hosted by story booth/Crosstown Arts
Emcees LaStacia Cloyd and John Inman
Participants, ages 13-18, will perform works themed around the subjects of race and/or violence.
RANDOM
Memphis Flyer Crafts & Drafts
Saturday, Nov. 11, 10 am-4 pm
Crosstown Concourse Plaza, 1350 Concourse Ave.
The third annual Memphis Flyer Crafts & Drafts festival will be held on the Crosstown Concourse plaza this year. This unique, free shopping opportunity showcases a curated group of 60+ local artists, crafters, and makers with a variety of food trucks, kids activities, and craft beers on tap.The Crafts & Drafts Beer Garden will be serving Miller Lite, Meddlesome Brewing Company, Terrapin Beer Co., Southern Prohibition, and Green Flash Brewing Co. A portion of beer sales will benefit Crosstown Arts.
Knock out your holiday shopping in one fell swoop with 60+ local vendors, and enjoy a beautiful day at Crosstown with draft beer, food trucks, kids activities, and DJ Jordan Rogers spinning tunes. Special thanks to our sponsor FocalPoint at Crosstown Concourse, the future of eyecare in Memphis!
