By Emily on July 30, 2011
By Emily Bishop Cooper-Young artist Karen Capps will show her work along with Suzanne Henley at The Levy Gallery at The Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center. Karen has created all new works for the show that runs August 12 – September 9, 2011. The opening reception is Friday, August 12, 5:30- 7:30 pm. The [...]
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By Staff on July 30, 2011
By Richard Kendrickson Gallery Fifty Six’s August exhibition is titled 3rd Nature and includes the work of three Memphis artists – Nancy White, Mary Stubbs, and Rollin Kocsis. The exhibit will be comprised of ceramic sculptures, painted silk wall-hangings, and black and white photographs that concentrate on nature and the environment. The exhibit will be [...]
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By Staff on July 28, 2011
By Tamara Cook Cooper-Young Festival celebrates the 2011 poster artist, Nick Canterucci. Nick, a current resident of Cooper-Young, is a self taught artist dating back to the late 1950s in Michigan. Over the years he has studied and worked in collaboration with many artists within the Ann Arbor and Memphis art communities. Nick is known [...]
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By Staff on June 4, 2011
By Kristan Huntley If you missed out on the opportunity to see Parallel Lives in May, don’t fret! There are still many chances to see the works of Paula Kovarik and Jean Holmgren on display at the CYCA office (2298 Young) before June 11. Art Exhibition/CYCA office hours until June 11 will be: Monday, Wednesday, [...]
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By Emily on June 4, 2011
I Love Memphis mural on Cooper Street By Barb Elder If you have recently traveled south on Cooper Street and glanced at the parking lot across from Bluff City Sports under the Trestle Art, you’ve probably noticed a bright splash of orange and huge black and white lettering covering the retaining wall that use to [...]
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By Emily on June 4, 2011
By Richard Kendrickson University of Memphis ceramics professor Niles Wallace will have a one-man exhibition of his work Sticks and Stones (one thing follows another) at Gallery Fifty Six (2256 Central) during the month of June. An artist’s reception will be held on Friday, June 3 at the gallery from 5-8pm. The exhibition dates are [...]
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By Kristan on May 31, 2011
Press Release from David Perry Smith Gallery Press Release: What: Opening Reception, “Fresh Horses” Paintings by local artists Mary Cour Burrows and Mary Reed. Sculpture by local sculptor Holly Fisher. All 3 artists will be in attendance at the opening reception. Where: David Perry Smith Gallery 703 New York Memphis, TN 38104 901-606-9690 When: Friday, [...]
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By Emily on May 11, 2011
By Emily Bishop The second Saturday in April was a hot day in Cooper-Young. Temperatures reached over 80 degrees and everyone was out enjoying the weather. The Art for Art’s Sake Auction kicked off at 6pm, and just as the temperature cooled off outside, it heated up inside the Young Avenue Deli for another great [...]
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By Emily on May 11, 2011
By Nanette Davis Textures, toys, and stories will be on display at the CYCA offices from May to June. Parallel Lives: Art from 2 Minds, 4 Hands captures the spirit and sense of two Memphis area artists. Jean Holmgren and Paula Kovarik met at Craft B, a gathering of women artists sharing their work for [...]
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By Emily on April 2, 2011
By Susannah Acuff If you’ve lived in this neighborhood awhile, I know that you are more than familiar with the Trestle Art over Cooper Street, and you are probably aware of the Art for Art’s Sake Auction that takes place each April to raise funds for its upkeep. This year the Art Auction will take [...]
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