Memphis, TN

No matter where you are, art is culture. It’s tied to place and holds the history of the people who live and create in those places. It can help us make sense of the experiences we share, and those we don’t. And every place has unique cultural roots and artistic traditions. Memphis is known for the blues, but our arts ecosystem is made up of so much more. Memphis is home to organizations like Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group, who are sharing Latin-American culture through the scenic arts in order to create a unifying bridge for our communities, and Memphis Youth Arts Initiative (MYAI), where young people are introduced to the traditions of HBCU marching bands and drumline as a core component of Black musical culture. We are blessed with a wealth of music, visual art, and creativity all around us, but it’s important to recognize that our cultural treasures require stewardship, cultivation, and resourcing to thrive into the future…Read full article.