exhibitions
exhibitions at uac
Curated shows and special events in our office gallery, at 422 N. Cleveland.
Curated shows and special events in our office gallery, at 422 N. Cleveland.
UAC regularly curates group shows in our storefront office space, located at 422 N. Cleveland. These exhibitions have featured studio work by regional artists, new acquisitions for the Movable Collection, and work-in-progress materials related to our current public art projects. In addition to attending opening night events and artists talks, visitors are welcome to drop in during business hours, 10-5 Monday-Friday.
The UrbanArt Commission and the City of Memphis launched the second iteration of the District Mural Training Program in 2017 to provide mural training and professional development to seven Memphis-based artists. Each artist was awarded a mural commission, to be installed at sites such as community centers, parks, and other public facilities. Throughout the design process, the artists hosted open discussions with neighborhood residents in an effort to create murals that were responsive to the community’s hopes and concerns.
The District Mural Program Open House gathers together the documents of this year-long process, including original designs and sketches, digital installation mock-ups, and photos of community events, workshops, and neighborhood “paint days.” Additionally, studio work by many of the DMP artists is on display along the south wall of the UAC Gallery.
To be announced
Our inaugural gallery show, the 2019 UrbanArt Commission Open House showcased the studio work of 13 artists currently working on UAC projects. Participating artists included Kong Wee Pang, Khara Woods, Yancy Villa-Calvo, Joseph Boyd, Larry Walker, Greely Myatt, Darlene Newman, Tobacco Brown, Lindsey Bailey, Lester Merriweather, Carl Scott, Desmond Lewis, and Danielle Sierra.