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Memphis fine art museum & public gardens. Free for good 🌿 Support art education and horticulture. Become a member today. http://dixon.org/join

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"CafΓ© Society: Art and Sociability in Belle Γ‰poque Paris"
Edited by Julie Pierotti

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Publishing in Spring 2026 with @dixonmemphis.bsky.social
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#BelleÉpoque #Paris #art #painting #FrenchArt

04.08.2025 08:46 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Visit Susan Watkins and Women Artists of the Progressive Era, now until Sept. 28! This exhibition examines how women at the turn of the 20th century overcame barriers and achieved success within the professional art world. The pieces display a range of influences from academicism and aestheticism.

29.07.2025 13:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Did you know we host quarterly Community Days & Nights? We welcome visitors of ALL ages to explore the museum and gardens. Save the date for Saturday, August 16 to join Create Community Night! FREE for all. Thank you Orion Financial for sponsoring community days and nights. #memphis #artforall

24.07.2025 20:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Susan Watkins and Women Artists of the Progressive Era Opening Sunday, July 13, and on view through September 28 at the Dixon Gallery & Gardens, "Susan Watkins and Women Artists of the Progressive Era" is organized by the Chrysler Museum of Art and suppor...

"It’s great to see artists that are recognizable, but it’s a great responsibility for museums to re-introduce new artists into the mix." Learn about artists of the Progressive Era. With Darel Snodgrass of @wkno.bsky.social View this exhibition at the Dixon now until Sept. 28. #newexhibition #memphis

23.07.2025 16:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Susan Watkins and Women Artists of the Progressive Era Opening Sunday, July 13, and on view through September 28 at the Dixon Gallery & Gardens, "Susan Watkins and Women Artists of the Progressive Era" is organized by the Chrysler Museum of Art and suppor...

Susan Watkins and Women Artists of the Progressive Era
By Darel Snodgrass for WKNO
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The show is on at the Dixon Art Gallery & Gardens thru Sept 28

17.07.2025 21:55 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cool off at the Dixon and view the beautiful flowers in the cutting gardens. Escape the Memphis summer heat and enjoy FREE admission for good. Support art, gardens and free admission by joining as a member today: www.dixon.org/membership #memphis #museum #memphisgardens

10.07.2025 19:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Photographs by TyrΓ© Nichols, Ernest Withers now on view in Memphis Whether it’s a name you know or a name that’s hidden, this month, artists and photographers from Memphis and beyond capture theΒ Arkansas Delta, quiet moments of everyday life and more.

Looking to escape the heat? Enjoy some amazing works of art in Memphis by visiting Memphis galleries and museums. At the Dixon you can explore β€œHorizon Lines,” an exhibition featuring works by local artists Anthony Lee, Mathew Lee, and Sowgand Sheikholeslami, on view now through Sept.21. #memphisart

09.07.2025 20:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sargent and Paris - The Metropolitan Museum of Art The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy.

Did you know a Dixon’s β€œRamΓ³n Subercaseaux in a Gondola,” by John Singer Sargent is now on view in β€œSargent & Paris,” organized by The MET and the MusΓ©e d’Orsay. This exhibition explores Sargent’s work. Discover more about this exhibition through the link below. #johnsingersargent #themet

11.06.2025 20:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our summer gardens are blooming! Plan your visit to see bright purples, greens, and pops of red and orange. Check out our perennial border's unique design, which surrounds the cutting gardens. Don’t miss the pink and white hues of our hydrangeas now in bloom. #hydrangeas #summerblooms #summergardens

10.06.2025 17:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œColleen Couch and Dolph Smith: Walk in the Light” Two artists with interconnected lives explore storytelling through papermaking and sculpture.

β€œWe think of art as being about skill and what have you, but really the good art is about storytelling,” Dolph Smith. The Memphis Flyer sat down with beloved artist and teacher, Dolph Smith. Discover β€œWalk in the Light,” NOW at the Dixon Gallery & Gardens until June 29. #memphisartists #memphisart

23.05.2025 15:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Dolph Smith, is a beloved artist, longtime educator at the Memphis College of Art, painter, and bookmaker. β€œWalk in the Light,” is a testament to his career and legacy, but also a heartfelt collaboration with Colleen Couch.

Discover this exhibition NOW until June 29. #newexhibition #memphisartist

06.05.2025 16:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Saturday, May 17, join us for WILD! Community Day at the Dixon. This FREE family-friendly event is for all ages! Enjoy live music on the lawn, art activities for kids, family friendly fun, and maybe even spot a wild animal! Pack a picnic blanket, bring your curiosity, and get ready to go WILD.

02.05.2025 19:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Taijiquan is known for its benefits, including physical and mental health improvements. Join us this Saturday at the Dixon to celebrate the 27th Annual World Taijiquan & Qigong Day, 10:30AM-12:30PM, for free! #wellness #freewellnessprograms #discoverthedixon

23.04.2025 21:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Earth Day! We invite you to wander through our gardens and reflect on the beauty in every season.πŸ’š Plant yourself at the Dixon today, become a member and support our mission of developing community and an appreciation for art and horticulture. tinyurl.com/joindixon #earthday #earthday2025

22.04.2025 18:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œDolph Smith is truly an icon of Memphis art. It’s kind of amazing that we have this opportunity to go through Dolph’s career and see his evolution,” Darel Snodgrass on "Walk in the Light," now on view at the Dixon. Tune into @wkno.bsky.social tinyurl.com/wknodixon
#memphisartist

17.04.2025 15:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Want to learn more about Tennessee's state flower? The roof iris is currently in bloom, come see its purple hues in our gardens today! Read more about this special perennial bloom in our blog: www.dixon.org/blog/plant-p... #springblooms #horticulture #discoverthedixon

16.04.2025 19:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Dixon Gallery and Gardens Is Free FOREVER The beautiful gardens and delightful galleries of the Dixon are free to all guests through the end of 2021!

Have you heard? The Dixon Gallery and Gardens is free for good! We want to extend a special thanks to our members who make this effort possible. If you're interested in supporting the arts in Memphis, become a member today. ilovememphisblog.com/dixongallery...

11.04.2025 20:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Dixon’s Plant Sale is Friday, April 11 | 9 AM–4 PM and Saturday, April 12 | 9 AM–2 PM. It's a Memphis garden tradition you won’t want to miss! Shop a curated selection of hard-to-find natives, choice shrubs and perennials. Want special access? Become a member today! www.dixon.org/membership

09.04.2025 16:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#photography #flowerphotography #flowers #tulips #spring #bluesky

23.12.2024 10:28 πŸ‘ 71 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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14 Memphis Events & Happenings: April 2025 Lean into the best of spring in Memphis with this fabulous lineup of local events! Image: Facebook / Dixon Gallery and Gardens

Lean into the best of spring in Memphis with this fabulous lineup of local events! Image: Facebook / Dixon Gallery and Gardens


26.03.2025 17:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Floyd Newsum’s Homecoming The late Floyd Newsum’s β€œHouse of Grace” brings joy to the Dixon as the artist’s first major show in Memphis.

The late artist’s first major show in Memphis brings joy to the Dixon.

02.04.2025 17:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Enjoyed a lovely stroll through the grounds of the Dixon Gallery & Gardens in Memphis this morning. The arrival of spring is a balm in a world that feels awfully heavy right now.

18.03.2025 19:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tulipmania at Dixon Gallery and Gardens. Tons of families and photographers. #artjournal #sketchbook #watercolor #fountainpen #artonpaper #sketch #urbansketchers #usk #urbansketching #901artist #choose901 #womenartists #memphisartist #memphisurbansketchers #dailyish

27.03.2025 20:07 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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While we bid farewell to one floral favorite 🌷, we say hello to anotherβ€”azaleas are in full bloom at the Dixon! These Southern beauties are adding vibrant pinks, purples, corals, and whites to the gardens. Come see the seasonal shift for yourself! #azaleas #spring #memphis #memphisspring

09.04.2025 14:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This Free Garden In Tennessee Comes To Life With More Than 250,000 Colorful Tulips Each Spring Dixon Gallery & Gardens in Memphis, Tennessee, offers a spring spectacular with over 250,000 colorful tulips blooming in concertβ€”alongside other seasonal flowers.

"Every March, when the chorus of colorful blooms breaks through the frost-hardened soil, the impressive sight is unlike any other." Dale Skaggs, Director of Horticulture, gave an exclusive on our Dixon tulips with Southern Living Magazine. @southernliving.com #tulipseason #memphis

26.03.2025 14:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Come take a sip of spring at Park + Cherry and try their new seasonal menu items. The cafΓ© is conveniently located inside the Dixon! See more at www.dixon.org/parkandcherry #memphiscoffee #museumcafe

21.03.2025 17:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Dixon Gallery and Gardens tulips are blooming in bright colors this spring! Free to visit Tues-Sun. Read more about our tulips and spring blooms from @southernliving.com here: www.southernliving.com/dixon-galler... #tulipseason #tulips #memphis

19.03.2025 20:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Looking for the perfect weekend plans in #memphis, at no cost? Stop by to experience the 13th Annual Daffodil Show, explore 4 outstanding exhibitions, and catch the #tulips slowly blooming in the gardens. Admission to the Dixon is #FreeForGood, thanks to the support of our members and donors!

14.03.2025 20:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Special St. Patrick's Day discount! From now until March 17, use code SHAMROCK to take $17 off a Dixon membership at any level. ☘️ Your membership helps make #Memphis a little greener! Sign up, renew, or purchase a gift membership online www.dixon.org/membership #museummembership #memphismuseums

13.03.2025 16:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Support a woman artist in Memphis and visit, β€œWho is That Artist?” in our Interactive Gallery. Jorden Miernik Walker's photography-based work and decorative chairs explore function, loss, identity, comfort, and femininity. On view now until April 6. #discoverthedixon #memphisartist

11.03.2025 16:16 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0