Ideas Over Lunch - Remembering the Memphis College of Art

Name: Ideas Over Lunch - Remembering the Memphis College of Art
Start: 2026-04-04T11:45:00-05:00
Location: 1934 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN, United States, Tennessee 38104

Schedule

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026 at 11:45 am

UTC-05:00

Location

1934 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN, United States, Tennessee 38104 | Memphis, TN

Celebrate the creative legacy of the Memphis College of Art with this special edition of Ideas Over Lunch, hosted at your art museum. Former Chief Curator Marina Pacini will share insights into the college’s transformative impact on Memphis’ artistic landscape, reflecting on its founding, its evolution, and its influence on generations of artists and designers.
After lunch, enjoy a guided walkthrough of the exhibition "Memphis College of Art, 1936-2020: An Enduring Legacy", featuring works from MCA alumni, faculty, and students that showcase the school's enduring imprint on regional and national art history.
Whether you're an MCA alum, longtime Memphian, or simply curious about the city's cultural roots, this midday event is a feast for the mind and the senses.
Space is limited—reserve your spot today. Lunch is included with ticket purchase.

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Supported by the Henry Luce Foundation, the Wyeth Foundation for American Art, and The National Endowment for the Arts
Major support provided by Raymond James
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