ArtsMemphis

Our Vision
A Memphis in which every individual feels pride in our city's authentic cultural assets and experiences the impact of the arts in their lives.

Our Mission
To sustain Memphis' world-renowned cultural vitality and strengthen local communities through the arts.

Fundraisers
We raise money for the arts in several ways.

Grant-Makers
In fiscal year 2016, we awarded nearly $3 million in funding to 68 arts organizations and 20 individuals. Our grants are more than just a check in the mail. We provide our grantees with mentoring, oversight, promotion, and advocacy.

Arts Promoters
We encourage engagement in the arts across the city. Explore our online cultural calendar to find out all the diverse arts events happening everyday.

Arts Advocates
We amplify the impact of the arts in our city.

Important Facts
ArtsMemphis was founded by volunteer community leaders in 1963

We are one of the nation's largest United Arts Funds and were ranked 7th largest United Arts Funds campaign for fiscal year 2015

In fiscal year 2016, we awarded nearly $3 million in funding to 68 arts organizations and 20 individuals.

We've allocated over $40 million to arts and culture over the last 10 years

Every dollar we raise helps us support local arts organizations and individual artists

Our region's nonprofit arts groups are a major economic driver -- they support more than 4,000 local jobs, and they generate $15 million per year in revenue for local and state governments