Memphis is a city that exudes creativity and stands for artistic excellence. Present Tense: New Art from Memphis runs at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens from February 3 through April 14, 2013, and captures the energy and diversity of the city's contemporary art scene from 2001 to the present. Featuring 100 works from more than sixty Memphis-area artists, 'Present Tense' reveals the spark of creativity that makes our city such a vibrant and fascinating place to visit and to live. Guest curator…See More

This Group is for all members of Black Art in America who create in a realistic style, and collectors with an interest in Realism in Black Art. Our mission includes, but are not limited to the support of the following long term objectives:1) An annual juried group exhibition2) A museum for The African American Realist Society.3) Academy style schools for Realism4) Galleries specializing in Realism5) Stir the consciousness of the African American community through art6) Record our history…See More