Arts & Culture
We’re building an arts and culture ecosystem that reflects and elevates Memphis.
Arts and culture connect people to community and to one another. Investing in arts and culture is central to our mission of creating a thriving, vibrant Memphis for all. We fund organizations of all types working in and across disciplines.
Funding Priorities
Elevating our signature cultural legacy
We support the evolution of our signature cultural assets - including National Civil Rights Museum and Memphis Art Museum - into nationally renowned institutions.
Shaping the future of Memphis culture
We support the organizations and people who are shaping and forming the next generation of Memphis’ vibrant and dynamic artistic culture.
Strengthening the support system for artists and creators
We support programs and partners who are building capacity and developing the support and funding ecosystem for artists and creators of all types.
What’s on your arts agenda?
Find your next cultural experience on the ARTSmemphis event calendar.
Who We Fund
Brooks Museum of Art / Memphis Art Museum
Brooks Museum of Art is one of the largest museums in the South and the only fine art museum in our regions. Its new home at Memphis Art Museum, located on the bluff of the Mississippi River will be a transformational cultural anchor for Downtown Memphis and an international center for the study of Black Art.
National Civil Rights Museum
The National Civil Rights Museum is located at the Lorraine Motel, one of the most important historic sites in the country. As one of the nation’s premier culture and heritage museums, the museum shares the culture and lessons of the civil rights period and explores how this era continues to shape freedom and equality today.
Collage Dance
Named a “Southern Cultural Treasure” by SouthArts and Ford Foundation, Collage Dance has presented thirteen seasons of emotionally evocative performances and cultivated a love of dance in thousands of students.
All Arts & Culture Grantees
ARTSmemphis
Ballet Memphis
Cazateatro
City of Memphis Office of Arts and Culture
Clayborn Temple
Contemporary Arts Memphis
Hattiloo Theatre
Indie Memphis
IRIS Collective
Memphis Music Initiative
Music Export Memphis
National Ornamental Metal Museum
Opera Memphis
Playhouse on the Square
Princeton James Project
PRIZM Ensemble
UrbanArt Commission
WYXR
Ready to apply?
First, send a brief inquiry to Rachel Knox, Senior Program Officer for Arts & Culture, to explore whether your project aligns with our strategy and available resources.