projects
Completed Projects
Since the UAC’s 1997 founding, a substantial public art collection of over 130 public artworks has been created.
Since the UAC’s 1997 founding, a substantial public art collection of over 130 public artworks has been created.
In the newly-renovated Concourse B, explore over forty works of contemporary art and five site-specific installations that are as spirited and diverse as the city itself.
UAC partnered with the City of Memphis to commission Memphis-based artist Amanda Nalley to produce an exterior 3D wall-bound mural for the entrance of the new Frayser Library branch.
The Metal Museum designed a wall mural for the entrance to the Gaston Park Library, which consists of 3 tryptic style motifs that are inspired by the notable role models that are part of the community.
Master sculptor John Medwedeff created this swirling sculpture titled Willow to enliven the courtyard at Boyle Investment Company.
This dynamic work of art was inspired by the silhouette of an electric guitar, designed and fabricated by Christopher Fennell using recycled steel.
Whitehaven’s own, Lorenzo Scruggs, was honored to have the opportunity to create “a landmark in any community is a privilege, but one in your own area is a dream. The Y, the people of this community, and the local businesses are very important reasons why my interest is in this project.”
Hollywood + Vollintine
UAC and the City of Memphis in partnership with Palmershire Park residents and selection committee, commissioned artists Reanna Ruddick and Kendrick Pendleton to create a vibrant an inspiring mural that will serve as a wall of wisdom for the Hollywood+ Vollintine neighborhood.
On February 21 of 2025, Molly Gochman and Medical District Collaborative united to celebrate caregivers and the unveiling of the NEW Monuments to Motherhood sculptures installed in the Medical District Park.
UAC, in partnership with the Kroger Company, commissioned artist Becka Matthews Hickerson to create vibrant, inviting indoor artwork for Kroger Store #483, located at Milton Wilson Drive and Airline Road.
IKEA Memphis, in partnership with UAC, commissioned Brandon Marshall to create an indoor mural within the IKEA Memphis store entrance.
UAC, in partnership with the Kroger Company, commissioned artist Juan Rojo to create vibrant, inviting indoor artwork for Kroger Store #481, located at 3685 Houston Levee, Collierville, TN 38017.
Through the Neighborhood Art Initiative, seniors in the Cherokee Heights Civic Club created five signs to mark the entrances of their celebrated South Memphis neighborhood. These permanent aluminum signs and new gateway sign, installed at the Cherokee Library, honor the historic past, vibrant present, and thriving future of the Cherokee Heights Neighborhood.
BRIDGES, in partnership with UAC, commissioned Kiersten Williams to create an updated design for the indoor panels that captures the mission, vision, and history of this inspiring local youth organization.
Kong Wee Pang & Jay Crum at the Renasant Convention Center
UAC along with the City of Memphis and the Renasant Convention Center Board of Commissioners produced an interior mural inside the convention center entrance from Parking Level 1. Kong Wee Pang and Jay Crum responded to a Call to Artists from the selection committee, with a focus on themes of the history of music made in and inspired by Memphis and explore the possibilities of Memphis as the city moves forward into our third century. Their mural shows an abstracted future cityscape of Memphis, with nods to the Mississippi River and the rich musical history of Memphis.