Dixon Gallery and Gardens

¡Felicitaciones Desayuno Con Libros Memphis!

🥳TODOS INVITADOS!!🥳
📢TODOS BIENVENIDOS!!📢

Regresamos al lugar donde el sueño comenzó! ☺️🫶

Los esperamos el 20 de enero en GAISMAN COMMUNITY CENTER para el primer evento del año, tendremos Desayuno saludable para toda la familia, Libros gratis para todas las edades, lectura de libro en español y actividades para los niños!

💓EVENTO COMUNITARIO GRATUITO!💓

Agradecemos compartir esta publicación para que seamos más quienes disfrutemos de este evento tan bonito en comunidad 🥹😉☺️.

Gracias al apoyo de:
Community LIFT
Friends of Gaisman Park and Arboretum
Dixon Gallery and Gardens
y todos los voluntarios que siempre nos apoyan 😏😉💪🏻.

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Explore the Interactive Gallery’s “Painting with Parkinson’s,” exhibition before it closes on January 14. See the world of Parkinson’s Disease through interactive experiences, important resources, and beautiful art created during the Nancy Tingey’s Painting with Parkinsons Complementary Art Therapy program offered at the Dixon, in partnership with 901 Parkinson’s Fighters.

Pictured here are additional works by artists Alicia Stoker, Marian Cravens, and Albert Musca. Find more at dixon.org/blog.

The Dixon is honored to have a sculpture from the late Luther Hampton on view in “Black Artists in America: From Civil Rights to the Bicentennial.” We were saddened to hear of his passing on December 19, 2023.

Luther Hampton, a native of Memphis, traced his interest in sculpture to a love of whittling as a child. In 1969, Hampton was one of the first African American students to enroll at the Memphis Academy of Arts (later Memphis College of Art). An accomplished sculptor in marble, limestone, and wood, Hampton synthesized influences including ancient Egyptian and Cycladic arts, the work of Spanish artist José de Creeft (1884 – 1982), African American sculptor Elizabeth Catlett, and African American and Indigenous craft traditions. De Creeft was especially influential as an advocate of direct stone carving, using the materials at hand, and working with found objects.

In “Woman at Peace,” Hampton used local Tennessee gray marble, found only in the eastern part of the state. One of many sculpted representations of the Black woman in Hampton’s highly-crafted body of work, the sculpture’s strong gestural movement emphasizing convex and concave forms and etched details on the surface of the marble produce an abstracted figural form.

LUTHER HAMPTON, “Woman at Peace,” 1973; Tennessee gray marble; Collection of Kimberly and Elliot Perry

Start off 2024 with a visit to the Dixon Gallery and Gardens!

IN THE MUSEUM
🖼️ “Black Artists in America: From Civil Rights to the Bicentennial”

🖼️ “Kaylyn Webster: Commune (verb)”

🖼️ “Painting with Parkinson’s Disease”

IN THE GARDENS
🌱 “Borders: Steinunn Thórarinsdóttir”

🌱 You might find garden staff and volunteers planting tulip bulbs for Spring!

Admission to the Dixon is free thanks to the generosity of our members and supporters. Join today to help continue free admission for years to come!

The Dixon will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day, otherwise, we will be open for normal business hours. Thank you to the Memphis Garden Club for making the Dixon Residence look extra festive! ✨🎄

The Dixon is saddened to learn of the passing of artist Richard Hunt, an American abstract sculptor.

Richard Hunt came of age during the height of Abstract Expressionism. In 1971, he became the first Black artist to have a solo exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Hunt is inspired by forms in nature and strives to join the organic and the industrial in his metal sculptures. “Winged Hybrid” illustrates how successfully Hunt blends figurative and abstract imagery and is currently on view through January 14, 2024, in “Black Artists in America: From Civil Rights to the Bicentennial.”

Richard Hunt, (American, 1935-2023), “Winged Hybrid,” 1964; Welded steel; Private collection

Looking for new experiences in 2024? Dixon members are invited to exclusive parties, receive discounts on workshops and special events, support the Dixon’s mission of art and horticulture education, and more!

Discover all that the Dixon has to offer with a membership – we have several options to fit your needs.

🖼️ 🌱 dixon.org/membership

It's a great weekend to ! Visitors can explore "Black Artists in America: From Civil Rights to the Bicentennial," "Kaylyn Webster: Commune (verb)," and "Painting with Parkinson’s Disease," on view in the galleries. Admission to the Dixon is free thanks to our members and supporters.

Every Wednesday, the Dixon hosts the Kaleidoscope Club (K-Club) for kids ages 5 to 9. This weekly program sparks creativity with projects that explore art, science and horticulture.

👉 Visit dixon.org/learn to learn more.

Contributions to the Dixon are the gift that keeps on giving, all year long. Your support is an investment in Memphis' free art museum and gardens, helping increase access to all the Dixon has to offer.

Give today 🎁 dixon.org/give

Gorgeous Japanese Maple spotted in the gardens today! 🍁

Bring the whole family to ¡Christmas Fiesta! this Saturday from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. and experience the vibrant Christmas traditions of Latin America and the Caribbean. This free event is open to the public! 🎄

In partnership with our friends at Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group and Opera Memphis.

We might be looking towards winter, but the gardens team is already planning for a stunning spring! Tulip bulbs are being organized and planted for next year’s spring display. 🌷☀️

‘Southern/Modern’: Rediscovering the Radical Art Below the Mason-Dixon Line In the first half of the 20th century, socially conscious artists in the South were great innovators, reflecting on race, progress and the disappearing plantocracy.

ARTSmemphis is launching its annual ARTSweek, a week-long celebration of arts and culture in Memphis. The Dixon is proud to collaborate with ARTSmemphis, which is marking 60 years of impact, through our engaging art and horticultural education programs. Follow to learn more, and we hope to see you at the Dixon soon!

Join the Dixon, Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group and Opera Memphis for the third annual ¡Christmas Fiesta! on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Visitors will enjoy traditional Christmas music in Spanish, Latin food, crafts, an artist market and more! 🎄

This event is free and open to the public, located at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens at 4339 Park Ave.

Alvin D. Loving was one of the few Black abstract expressionists celebrated for his work during his lifetime. He began his career painting stark geometric arrangements and works from shaped or multiple canvases. Cubes and rectangles painted in bright colors with hard-edged lines were typical of his early approach. Loving began to work with torn strips of canvas after seeing the exhibition “Abstract Design in American Quilts” in 1971 at the Whitney Museum of American Art. He incorporated African American textile traditions, drawing upon memories of his mother's and grandmother's quilting practices. Loving's career was one of changing techniques, styles, and motifs. Seven Septahedrons makes clear his constant fascination with creating three-dimensional forms within the context of abstraction.

On view in “Black Artists in America: From Civil Rights to the Bicentennial,” now through January 14, 2024. Admission to the Dixon is free thanks to the generosity of our members and supporters.


Al Loving, “Seven Septahedrons,” 1969; Acrylic on canvas; The John and Susan Horseman Collection, Courtesy of the Horseman Foundation

Join us for Wednesday’s Munch and Learn with Anasa Troutman, cultural strategist, writer, director, producer, philanthropist, and real estate developer. In her current role as Executive Director of Historic Clayborn Temple, Troutman is leading the restoration of the Memphis church that was the organizing headquarters of The Sanitation Workers’ Strike of 1968, Martin Luther King’s last campaign, into a center to build cultural, economic power with Memphis’ African-American community.

The lecture begins at noon and is free and open to the public. Arrive early to grab lunch from Park and Cherry or bring your own!

'Tis the season to join us for our Holiday Open House! Dixon members are invited to enjoy hot chocolate, wine, festive music, and crafts this Saturday! 🎄

If you're not a member, you can join today at www.dixon.org/membership.

This holiday season, give the gift that won’t collect dust on a shelf. A Dixon membership opens the door to a year of enjoying art and nature, supporting enriching programs and experiencing unique moments!

Learn about membership opportunities and benefits below!

Become a Member A Dixon membership gives you access to great art, stunning gardens, and inspiring experiences all year long, right here in Memphis TN.

Today, and every day, the Dixon is thankful for our members and supporters. 🍂🦃

Meissen Cos Lettuce Leaf-Molded Sauceboat, 1750-1755; Worcester Silver-Shape Sauceboat Painted in Underglaze Blue with the 'Sinking Boat Fisherman' and 'Fisherman on a Towering Rock' (Interior) Patterns, ca. 1755; Staffordshire White Salt-Glazed Stoneware Sauceboat Press-Molded in the 'Mosaic' or 'Basketwork' Pattern, ca. 1760; West Pans Leaf-Molded Sauceboat Painted with 'Famille-Rose' Flowers and Butterflies, 1765-1775; Bow Lobed Sauceboat Painted in Underglaze Blue with the 'Desirable Residence' Pattern, 1755-1758; Worcester Yellow-Ground 'Pleated' Sauceboat Painted with Kakiemon-Style Flowers, 1765-1768; Worcester Cos Lettuce Leaf-Molded Sauceboat, ca. 1755; Plymouth Rococo Silver-Shape Sauceboat Painted in Underglaze Blue and Iron-red Chinoiserie Landscapes, 1768-1770; All gifts of Mrs. Charlotte Stout Ho**er

As you make your plans this week, a quick reminder that the Dixon is closed on Thursday, November 23, for Thanksgiving Day.

Plan your visit to explore the museum and enjoy the gardens with family and friends! Admission to the Dixon is free thanks to the generosity of our members and supporters.

WED: 10AM – 5PM
THURS: CLOSED
FRI: 10AM – 5PM
SAT: 10AM – 5PM
SUN: 1PM – 5PM

Mark your calendars for the third annual Christmas Fiesta on Saturday, December 9, 11:00am – 3:00pm! Visitors will enjoy the Christmas traditions of Latin America and the Caribbean, and learn about parrandas, posadas, piñatas, and more. Enjoy traditional Christmas music in Spanish, Latin food, crafts, and activities.

In partnership with Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group and Opera Memphis. This event is held at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens and admission is free.

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¡Marquen su calendario para la tercera fiesta anual de Navidad el 9 de diciembre, de 11:00 a. m. a 3:00 p. m.! Podrán disfrutar de las tradiciones navideñas de América Latina y el Caribe y aprenderán sobre parrandas, posadas, piñatas y más. Disfruten de música tradicional navideña en español, comida latina, artesanías y actividades.

En asociación con Cazateatro Bilingual Theater Group y Opera Memphis. Este evento se lleva a cabo en el Dixon Gallery and Gardens y la entrada es gratuita.

Thank you to floral artist Susan McLeary and to the Memphis Garden Club for making today’s Phoebe Cook Lecture so special! McLeary’s latest book, “Flowers for All,” can be purchased locally .

Join us Thursday, November 16, from 5:30-7:30pm, to meet artist Kaylyn Webster and explore her exhibition “Commune (verb),” on view now in the Mallory/Wurtzburger galleries. This event is free and open to the public.

Planning your visit to the Dixon? The Cutting Garden will be closed this week while we work on a new irrigation system. Visitors are still welcome to explore the surrounding areas, including the Woodland Garden, Learning Garden, and the Pumpkin House (extended thanks to cooler temps). Thank you for your patience! 🍂🎃☀️

Discover the healing power of art this Saturday, November 18, at 1:00pm! Join us for Therapeutic Art with Shawana White. Whether you're looking for stress relief, a meditative experience, or just want to explore your creativity, this workshop is for everyone!

🎨 Based on the Tingey Method, this artistic journey is open to all skill levels. All supplies are included, and registration is required. This class is $35, $25 for Dixon members.

Secure your spot for a day of artistic exploration! Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/2efypdyj

When Beauford Delaney, a native of Knoxville, left for Paris in the 1950s, African American artists and writers including James Baldwin, Ed Clark, Ralph Ellison, Herbert Gentry, and Richard Wright were already there. Baldwin and Delaney had a long intellectually and creatively beneficial relationship. Baldwin, the grandson of a slave, had grown up in Harlem, began writing in the modernist bohemian atmosphere of Greenwich Village, and became an expatriate in Paris by the age of twenty-four. Baldwin is known for books exploring race, sexuality, and the civil rights movement including “Giovanni’s Room” (1956), “The Fire Next Time” (1963), and “If Beale Street Could Talk” (1974). Delaney painted at least ten portraits of his celebrated friend. In this portrait, Baldwin’s larger-than-life face, his shirt, jacket, tie, and the painting’s background are unified by swirls of radiant yellow paint.

Learn more about Delancey and his career during tomorrow’s Munch and Learn with Director Kevin Sharp, “Beauford Delaney: Knoxville to New York.” That’s tomorrow, November 15, at noon. Admission is free.

Beauford Delaney, “Portrait of James Baldwin,” 1965; Oil on canvas; Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA, Museum purchase, 2015.28

Join us on Thursday, November 16, at 11:00 am for this year’s Phoebe Cook Lecture with author and floral designer, Susan Mcleary.

Susan McLeary is an award-winning floral designer known for her unique, boundary-pushing art. She is the founder and creative director of a floral design company that offers online and in-person instruction for beginner and professional florists and destination workshops around the world.

The Phoebe Cook Lecture series is co-sponsored by the Memphis Garden Club, a member of the Garden Club of America, and Dixon Gallery and Gardens. This series provides an opportunity to bring outstanding speakers in horticulture, conservation, and floriculture to Memphis. The series was established and endowed by the late Phoebe Cook Welsh in memory of her mother, Phoebe Cook. Gifts from Welsh’s family, the Memphis Garden Club, and friends in the Memphis community continue to fund this series.

This lecture is free and open to the public, we suggest arriving early.