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WHAT IS PAINT MEMPHIS?

Paint Memphis is an annual, one-day paint festival, which creates the largest collaborative mural in Tennessee. We bring art to the streets, making it accessible to everyone, regardless of socio-economic status, location, race, ethnicity, or ability. During our festival, volunteer artists show off their talents and connect with a community of local and regional painters. The event brings the community together, bridging the gap through art. Plus, we have vendors, food trucks, hands-on workshops, and live music to make this event fun for art lovers of all ages.

No person, on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, religion, or sex, shall be excluded from participation in, or be denied benefits of, or otherwise be subject to discrimination of services, programs, and employment provided by Paint Memphis.

Paint Memphis has a long history, beginning in 2015 on Chelsea Avenue. Since then we have been painting all types of neighborhoods in Memphis, including Lamar Avenue (twice), Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd, north Memphis in the Carriage and Snuff Districts, downtown on BB King Blvd and around Carolina Avenue, and we held our 2022 one-day paint festival at the Broad Avenue Arts District – Hollywood, Broad, and Scott Streets.

This year, we move to The Edge District, in The Ravine Park and surrounding area. Come join over 100 artists creating the largest collaborative mural in Tennessee! Food trucks, vendors, workshops, demonstrations, dancers, skateboarding, and live music. Kids area too!

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2023 EVENT

THE EDGE DISTRICT

This year, we move to The Edge District, in The Ravine Park and surrounding area. Come join over 100 artists creating the largest collaborative mural in Tennessee! Food trucks, vendors, workshops, demonstrations, dancers, skateboarding, and live music. Kids area too!

2022 EVENT

BROAD ARTS

2022 was held on October 8, 2021 at around the Broad Avenue Arts District and is open to public from Noon til 6PM

2021 EVENT

TOGETHER AGAIN

2021 was held on October 9, 2021 at around 660 S BB King Blvd. Memphis, TN 38126 and other areas.Over 160 artist particpated.

2020 EVENT

COVID AND COLABS

Located at N Front & Henry Ave and N 2nd near Washington Park. Includes Grind City Brewery, buildings & abandoned

2019 EVENT

THE LAMAR THEATER

Located on and around the abandoned Lamar Theater and surrounding buildings on Lamar Ave including the sides and back buildings.

2018 EVENT

THE MEDICAL DISTRICT

Located around 681-723 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Ave including the sides and back of the abandoned buildings.

2017 EVENT

UNDER THE BRIDGE

Located at the Underpass on Willett St. between Central and Lamar including buildings and Altown in Memphis.

2016 EVENT

A SECOND TIME

Located Again at the intersection of Chelsea and Evergreen in Memphis. This was painting the South Side of the flood wall.

2015 EVENT

FLOOD WALL ART

Located at the intersection of Chelsea and Evergreen in Memphis. This was painting the South Side of the flood wall.

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

Paint Memphis is a 501(C)3 organization that paints large collaborative murals involving local and national artists. Our one-day paint festival produces the best street art in the South. We welcome all types of artists of all skill levels and styles. We love our diverse artist base, who donate their time and talent each year to our mission to turn blight into art. Your sponsorship enables us to give artists the equipment and materials they need to create public art that is accessible to all Memphians and visitors to Memphis, regardless of socio-economic class, accessibility, race, ethnicity, or location. We have many levels of sponsorship, both in-kind and financial, with lots of cool benefits.