Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Art Events This Week

Greece Lightning

Opening Reception, Friday, November 19, 2010 6-8pm
Trolley Night Reception, Friday, November 26, 2010 6-9pm
Fridays 4-6pm, Saturdays 10-2pm, Through December 18, 2010
Appointments 901.481.1202
515 South Main Street
Memphis, TN 38103


Paul Revere Williams, American Architect

On display through January 8th, 2011.

Paul Revere Williams, American Architect, the first museum exhibition of the prolific and acclaimed 20th century designer who was the first documented African American member of the American Institute of Architects and the first to become an AIA Fellow, opened on October 22, 2010, and continues through January 8, 2011 in the Art Museum of the University of Memphis.

The exhibit emphasizes Paul R. Williams' architecture, but it also sheds light on his personal and professional history. Featuring 200 new photographs, the exhibit consists of still photographs and slide shows arranged by decade, 1920s through 1960s, depicting interiors and exteriors of buildings Williams designed. The images are of small and grand houses, business buildings, schools, churches and even the memorial for Al Jolson, the greatest of the black-face vaudville performers. Although not all of the 3000 or more of Williams-designed structures are illustrated, the wide range of styles and the mastery of detail for which he was celebrated are demonstrated, and unique large-scale photo installations provide close looks at seven projects.

AMUM
142 CFA Building
University of Memphis
Phone: (901) 678-2224
Fax: (901) 678-5118


Memphis College Of Art: Holiday Bazaar

Memphis College of Art kicks off the holidays with the 61st Annual Holiday Bazaar Friday, November 19 from 6 to 9 pm and Saturday, November 20 from 10 am to 3 pm.

This much-anticipated event features thousands of pieces of original artwork for sale in time for the holidays.

Unofficially the oldest bazaar in the city, MCA's market has become a mainstay of the holiday season and offers shoppers one-of-a-kind gifts and artwork made by students, faculty, staff and alumni. Sculptures, paintings, pottery, ceramics, glass, jewelry and ornaments are only a few of the items for sale. The 61st Annual Holiday Bazaar promises to be, as always, an extraordinary event and is free and open to the public.

Memphis College Of Art
1930 Poplar Ave

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