Urban Art Commission

Urban Art Commission Together, we have been creating, curating, and building Memphis’ public art collection for over 25 years.

UrbanArt is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Memphis committed to enhancing the cultural vibrancy of communities through the development of public art.

Join us for the Carpenter Art Garden Dedication Event and the ribbon cutting at Tillman Sculpture Park! Saturday, Octobe...
09/10/2026

Join us for the Carpenter Art Garden Dedication Event and the ribbon cutting at Tillman Sculpture Park!

Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 11:00AM to 1:00PM

Ribbon Cutting Portion: 11:00 AM–11:40 AM | Tillman Sculpture Park: Corner of Tillman & Princeton
Celebrate the ribbon cutting and hear from the talented lead artists and community partners who helped bring this project to life. The park features work by Jeanne Seagle-Golden & Fletcher Golden, Suzy Hendrix, Myrna Treviño, Arlene Braddock, and the Teen Mural Apprenticeship Team.

After Reception: 12:00–1:00 PM | Carpenter Art Garden: 295 Carpenter St, Memphis, TN 38112 The celebration continues with refreshments, face painting, candy bags, arts & crafts, and an opportunity to meet the many helpful hands who made this project possible!

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and help us celebrate the power of art, creativity, and community.

We can’t wait to see you there! Get event details & tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-harvest-dedication-event-tillman-sculpture-park-tickets-1999521792507

PublicArt

REFLECTIONS: Dedication Event | Fall Harvest🌾🍂Come gather with us at L.E. Brown Park for a special afternoon of communit...
09/08/2026

REFLECTIONS: Dedication Event | Fall Harvest🌾🍂
Come gather with us at L.E. Brown Park for a special afternoon of community, reflection, and celebration as we officially dedicate this meaningful new addition to the park!

Thursday, October 22nd
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
L.E. Brown Park | Memphis, TN

Bring your lawn chairs & picnic blankets and join us!

The afternoon will feature testimonials and speeches from the many people who helped bring this project to life, followed by a special ribbon-cutting ceremony.

And the celebration doesn’t stop there! Stick around afterward to enjoy:

• Candy bags
• Arts & crafts
• Refreshments
• Meet the helpful hands and community members who made this project possible

Bring the whole family and come celebrate the people, creativity, and community behind Reflections. We’d love to see you there! 💛🩵🩶

Come reflect. Come connect. Come celebrate!

🎟️ RSVP & event details:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reflections-dedication-event-fall-harvest-tickets-1999612266116

This Labor Day, we’re celebrating the people whose creativity, dedication, and hard work help shape our communities ever...
09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we’re celebrating the people whose creativity, dedication, and hard work help shape our communities every day.
From artists and makers to organizers, builders, and neighbors—thank you for the work you do to make our cities more vibrant, connected, and inspired.
UrbanArt Commission is taking the day to rest and we will resume normal office hours tomorrow.
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Here’s to the power of collective work and the people who make it possible.

Community

CALL TO ARTISTS: NEW CHICAGO GATEWAY MARKERUrbanArt Commission (UAC), in partnership with the City of Memphis, is seekin...
09/02/2026

CALL TO ARTISTS: NEW CHICAGO GATEWAY MARKER

UrbanArt Commission (UAC), in partnership with the City of Memphis, is seeking a Memphis-area artist to help create a bold new gateway marker and wayfinding signage celebrating the history, culture, and character of New Chicago.
Once home to thriving businesses, growing families, and the world’s largest rubber tire manufacturing plant, New Chicago has a rich legacy rooted in community, industry, education, and political voice. This project will create a highly visible gateway marker that welcomes residents and visitors into the neighborhood while honoring the community’s past and looking toward its future.

Project Budget: $50,000
Finalist Honoraria: Three finalists will each receive $500
Eligibility: Artists living and working in the Memphis metropolitan area
Deadline: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM

📣 Information Session: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM. The session will be recorded for artists who are unable to attend live.
Artists who are new to public art or have questions about the application are encouraged to connect with the UAC team before applying.
🔗 Learn more and apply: www.uacmem.org/calls-to-artists

901 Day on Beale looked like Memphis at one big art table. 💙Children and adults. First-time painters and seasoned artist...
09/01/2026

901 Day on Beale looked like Memphis at one big art table. 💙

Children and adults. First-time painters and seasoned artists. Different styles, different stories, different generations. All creating side by side with a love for Memphis at the center of it.

Every 6x6 canvas created will become part of our Canvas for a Cause art show September 25th & 26th. Link in bio!

This is what we love about Memphis: everybody has something to contribute to the canvas.

Happy 901 Day from UrbanArt Commission! 🎨💙

Canvas for a Cause 2026 is almost here! Join us for an unforgettable weekend celebrating art, music, creativity, and com...
09/01/2026

Canvas for a Cause 2026 is almost here!

Join us for an unforgettable weekend celebrating art, music, creativity, and community at Canvas for a Cause! Here’s a look at what attendees can look forward to:

DAY ONE — Friday, September 25 | 6–9 PM
Musical performance by Avid Violin, Zoe Johnson! 🎻
🧑‍🎨 Craft Makers Station
👨‍🍳 Catering by Chef Eli Chef Eli
🎨 Live art, creativity & community throughout the evening

DAY TWO — Saturday, September 26 | 12–4 PM
🎶 Musical performance by Opera Memphis! Opera Memphis
🎧 DJ Mad D keeping the vibes going 𝓓𝓙 𝓜𝓪𝓭.𝓓
🧑‍🎨 Craft Makers Station
🎨 FREE Face Painting with a $25 donation
🖌️ More art, makers, and opportunities to support the cause!

Whether you’re coming for the art, the music, the makers, or simply to support an amazing cause, there’s something for everyone!

📍 Cossitt Library | Downtown Memphis

🚗 PARKING INFO
Guests can park at Shoppers Parking Garage, located at 85 N. Front Street.

Use promo code CANVAS for a $5 flat rate for up to 6 hours of parking!

The CANVAS promo code is available through all Premium Parking platform channels:
App, Website, CameraPay, TextPay
Thank you DMC! Downtown Memphis

⚠️ Please note: The promo code cannot be used at the physical pay machine inside the garage.

Save the dates, bring your friends, and come experience Canvas for a Cause 2026!

Recognize the action: September is shaping up to be an exciting month for public art in Memphis! At UrbanArt Commission,...
08/31/2026

Recognize the action: September is shaping up to be an exciting month for public art in Memphis!

At UrbanArt Commission, we are excited to share new Calls to Artists this month, creating more opportunities for artists to take the next step in their public art journey and contribute their talents to Memphis’ creative landscape.

And, of course, we’re gearing up for our annual fundraiser, Canvas for a Cause, happening September 25–26 at the Cossitt Public Library. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating and supporting the arts community that makes Memphis such a vibrant place to live, work, and create.

There’s a lot ahead, and we can’t wait to experience it with you. Follow along, show up, celebrate with us, and recognize the action happening across our city!

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Canvas for a Cause is hitting the road! This Sunday, August 30, UrbanArt Commission is joining the for 901 Day on Beale...
08/29/2026

Canvas for a Cause is hitting the road!

This Sunday, August 30, UrbanArt Commission is joining the for 901 Day on Beale Street!

We’re bringing Canvas for a Cause directly to the people of Memphis with art supplies and six-by-six-inch canvases so anyone can create their own Mini Masterpiece. No experience required — just a little creativity and a six-by-six-inch canvas. We’re excited to make art more accessible and bring our fundraiser into the community as Memphis comes together to celebrate the sound, culture, and creativity of the 901.

Find us, make something of your own, and be part of a collection of art that supports UrbanArt Commission’s work bringing public art to Memphis.

📍 Beale Street
📅 Sunday, August 30
⏰ 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

See you at 901 Day! ❤️🎨 City of Memphis

We’re giving a BIG shoutout to the organizations and local businesses helping UrbanArt Commission bring artists, art lov...
08/27/2026

We’re giving a BIG shoutout to the organizations and local businesses helping UrbanArt Commission bring artists, art lovers, and our community together for Canvas for a Cause: UAC 6x6 Art Show & Fundraiser!

Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Library Foundation
Community Lift
MLGW
Downtown Memphis Commission
Huey’s
Wiseacre Brewery
Art Center

Your support helps us celebrate creativity and invest in the power of public art to connect, inspire, and transform our community. We’re so grateful to have you in our corner!

September 25, 2026 | 6–9 P.M. September 26, 2026 | 12–4 P.M.
📍 Cossitt Public Library

Whether you’re an art enthusiast, collector, UAC supporter, or simply looking for a meaningful night out — we want to see you there!

🎟️ Get your tickets and mark your calendar. The countdown is ON!
👉 https://uacmem.org/6x6-canvas-for-a-cause

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422 North Cleveland Street
Memphis, TN
38104

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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