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Planet LUMINARUS: An Immersive Art Odyssey
May
9

Planet LUMINARUS: An Immersive Art Odyssey

Blast off into the stars and explore new worlds at the grand opening of Planet LUMINARUS—a community-built immersive art installation and performing arts space!

Experience our "big bang" celebration featuring sculptural works by Infinity Stairs, Greely Myatt, Yvonne Bobo, and other local artists. Discover the beauty of the cosmos at Celestial Visions, an astrophotography exhibition in collaboration with the Memphis Astronomical Society, and enjoy mesmerizing theremin performances by Alex Greene and Kate Tayler. Join us for a night where art, science, and music collide!

$10 suggested donation. All proceeds support Off the Walls Arts & participating artists.

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Dragstar Galactica
Apr
19
to Apr 20

Dragstar Galactica

Take to the stars with your favorite cosmic queens! Hosted by Moth Moth Moth and Cheri Lie Maid, Dragstar Galactica will whisk you away to LUMINARUS, our new immersive multimedia installation imagining an alternative planet. These celestial majesties will dazzle, captivate, and spark off LUMINARUS with one Big Bang.

Doors open at 8 pm, show starts at 9 pm. DJ & dancing after the show!

18+

$10 cover charge at the door. Venmo, CashApp, & cash accepted.

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Artist Open House on Planet LUMINARUS
Apr
5

Artist Open House on Planet LUMINARUS

We are inviting artists (and everyone) to preview our soon-to-be completed Planet LUMINARUS multimedia installation and performing arts space, where work submitted to our extraterrestrial-themed Call for 3D Art will exhibited in May.

We’re seeking artworks envisioning alternative or alien life forms–flora, fauna, large or small–that might live on and populate our imagined planet. All 3D media is welcome!

Interested in showing work? Submit creatures & critters here.

Just interested in LUMINARUS? Learn more and how you can get involved here.

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Planet LUMINARUS: Community Build Day
Mar
29

Planet LUMINARUS: Community Build Day

Calling all space cadets, ETs, and star-seeds! 

OFF THE WALLs ARTS is recruiting makers to help construct Phase 1 of Planet LUMINARUS: The Cavern Wall

All are welcome to participate—no wood or carpentry experience required. Just bring your enthusiasm, tape measures, pencils, drills, and drivers!

About the project: LUMINARUS is our current initiative to create an immersive, multimedia installation and performing arts space inspired by the mysteries of the cosmos. The Cavern Wall will be the backdrop of our extraterrestrial landscape that will come to life over multiple phases.

For more information on Planet LUMINARUS, check our our project webpage.

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Planet LUMINARUS: Community Build Day
Mar
26

Planet LUMINARUS: Community Build Day

Calling all space cadets, ETs, and star-seeds! 

OFF THE WALLs ARTS is recruiting makers to help construct Phase 1 of Planet LUMINARUS: The Cavern Wall

All are welcome to participate—no construction/carpentry experience required. Just bring your enthusiasm and creativity!

About the project: LUMINARUS is our current initiative to create an immersive, multimedia installation and performing arts space inspired by the mysteries of the cosmos. The Cavern Wall will be the backdrop of our extraterrestrial landscape that will come to life over multiple phases.

For more information on Planet LUMINARUS, check our our project webpage.

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Planet LUMINARUS: Community Build Day
Mar
22

Planet LUMINARUS: Community Build Day

Calling all space cadets, ETs, and star-seeds! 

OFF THE WALLs ARTS is recruiting makers to help construct Phase 1 of Planet LUMINARUS: The Cavern Wall

All are welcome to participate—no wood or carpentry experience required. Just bring your enthusiasm, tape measures, pencils, drills, and drivers!

About the project: LUMINARUS is our current initiative to create an immersive, multimedia installation and performing arts space inspired by the mysteries of the cosmos. The Cavern Wall will be the backdrop of our extraterrestrial landscape that will come to life over multiple phases.

For more information on Planet LUMINARUS, check our our project webpage.

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Planet LUMINARUS: Community Build Day
Mar
19

Planet LUMINARUS: Community Build Day

Calling all space cadets, ETs, and star-seeds! 

OFF THE WALLs ARTS is recruiting makers to help construct Phase 1 of Planet LUMINARUS: The Cavern Wall

All are welcome to participate—no construction/carpentry experience required. Just bring your enthusiasm and creativity!

About the project: LUMINARUS is our current initiative to create an immersive, multimedia installation and performing arts space inspired by the mysteries of the cosmos. The Cavern Wall will be the backdrop of our extraterrestrial landscape that will come to life over multiple phases.

For more information on Planet LUMINARUS, check our our project webpage.

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Planet LUMINARUS: Community Build Day
Mar
15

Planet LUMINARUS: Community Build Day

Calling all space cadets, ETs, and star-seeds! 

OFF THE WALLs ARTS is recruiting makers to help construct Phase 1 of Planet LUMINARUS: The Cavern Wall

All are welcome to participate—no wood or carpentry experience required. Just bring your enthusiasm, tape measures, pencils, drills, and drivers!

About the project: LUMINARUS is our current initiative to create an immersive, multimedia installation and performing arts space inspired by the mysteries of the cosmos. The Cavern Wall will be the backdrop of our extraterrestrial landscape that will come to life over multiple phases.

For more information on Planet LUMINARUS, check our our project webpage.

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Planet LUMINARUS: Community Build Day
Mar
12

Planet LUMINARUS: Community Build Day

Calling all space cadets, ETs, and star-seeds! 

OFF THE WALLs ARTS is recruiting makers to help construct Phase 1 of Planet LUMINARUS: The Cavern Wall

All are welcome to participate—no construction/carpentry experience required. Just bring your enthusiasm and creativity!

About the project: LUMINARUS is our current initiative to create an immersive, multimedia installation and performing arts space inspired by the mysteries of the cosmos. The Cavern Wall will be the backdrop of our extraterrestrial landscape that will come to life over multiple phases.

For more information on Planet LUMINARUS, check our our project webpage.

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Planet LUMINARUS: Community Build Day
Mar
8

Planet LUMINARUS: Community Build Day

Calling all space cadets, ETs, and star-seeds! 

OFF THE WALLs ARTS is recruiting makers to help construct Phase 1 of Planet LUMINARUS: The Cavern Wall

All are welcome to participate—no wood or carpentry experience required. Just bring your enthusiasm, tape measures, pencils, drills, and drivers!

About the project: LUMINARUS is our current initiative to create an immersive, multimedia installation and performing arts space inspired by the mysteries of the cosmos. The Cavern Wall will be the backdrop of our extraterrestrial landscape that will come to life over multiple phases.

For more information on Planet LUMINARUS, check our our project webpage.

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Evening Astro-Watch with Memphis Astronomical Society
Mar
7

Evening Astro-Watch with Memphis Astronomical Society

Join us for a night of stargazing with Memphis Astronomical Society and see up close the luminaries, planets, galaxies, and constellations that continue to capture our imaginations.  Observation will target the Sun, Moon, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, the Pleiades & Beehive Cluster constellations, Orion Nebula, Bode’s Galaxy, and more.

MAS brings the telescopes, you bring the curiosity!

** free & family friendly! **

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Planet LUMINARUS: Community Build Day
Mar
5

Planet LUMINARUS: Community Build Day

Calling all space cadets, ETs, and star-seeds! 

OFF THE WALLs ARTS is recruiting makers to help construct Phase 1 of Planet LUMINARUS: The Cavern Wall

All are welcome to participate—no construction/carpentry experience required. Just bring your enthusiasm and creativity!

About the project: LUMINARUS is our current initiative to create an immersive, multimedia installation and performing arts space inspired by the mysteries of the cosmos. The Cavern Wall will be the backdrop of our extraterrestrial landscape that will come to life over multiple phases.

For more information on Planet LUMINARUS, check our our project webpage.

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Planet LUMINARUS: Community Build Day
Mar
1

Planet LUMINARUS: Community Build Day

Calling all space cadets, ETs, and star-seeds! 

OFF THE WALLs ARTS is recruiting makers to help construct Phase 1 of Planet LUMINARUS: The Cavern Wall

All are welcome to participate—no wood or carpentry experience required. Just bring your enthusiasm, tape measures, pencils, drills, and drivers!

About the project: LUMINARUS is our current initiative to create an immersive, multimedia installation and performing arts space inspired by the mysteries of the cosmos. The Cavern Wall will be the backdrop of our extraterrestrial landscape that will come to life over multiple phases.

For more information on Planet LUMINARUS, check our our project webpage.

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Planet LUMINARUS: Community Build Day
Feb
22

Planet LUMINARUS: Community Build Day

Calling all space cadets, ETs, and star-seeds! 

OFF THE WALLs ARTS is recruiting makers to help construct Phase 1 of Planet LUMINARUS: The Cavern Wall

All are welcome to participate—no wood or carpentry experience required. Just bring your enthusiasm, tape measures, pencils, drills, and drivers!

About the project: LUMINARUS is our current initiative to create an immersive, multimedia installation and performing arts space inspired by the mysteries of the cosmos. The Cavern Wall will be the backdrop of our extraterrestrial landscape that will come to life over multiple phases.

For more information on Planet LUMINARUS, check our our project webpage.

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Beginner Crochet Workshop
Feb
15

Beginner Crochet Workshop

Join us Saturday, February 15th at OFF THE WALLs ARTS for a beginner crochet class taught by fiber artist Tasha Margette! Tasha will walk you through the basics as participants craft their own granny square mittens. With a $15 entry, crochet hooks and yarn will be provided at the workshop and to take home afterward! Learn a new skill, pick up a new hobby, and meet fellow creatives this month at OFF THE WALLs!

Sign up today at https://stardustcrochet.myflodesk.com/learntocrochet!

$15 entry—Venmo, CashApp, and cash accepted.

Supplies provided.

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Planet LUMINARUS: Community Build Day
Feb
15

Planet LUMINARUS: Community Build Day

Calling all space cadets, ETs, and star-seeds! 

OFF THE WALLs ARTS is recruiting makers to help construct Phase 1 of Planet LUMINARUS: The Cavern Wall

All are welcome to participate—no wood or carpentry experience required. Just bring your enthusiasm, tape measures, pencils, drills, and drivers!

About the project: LUMINARUS is our current initiative to create an immersive, multimedia installation and performing arts space inspired by the mysteries of the cosmos. The Cavern Wall will be the backdrop of our extraterrestrial landscape that will come to life over multiple phases.

For more information on Planet LUMINARUS, check our our project webpage.

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Project Orientation Day
Feb
1

Project Orientation Day

Calling all space cadets, ETs, and star-seeds! 

OFF THE WALLs ARTS invites the community to learn about participating in our upcoming multimedia installation and performing arts space inspired by the mysteries of the cosmos.

Our astronomical project includes art education workshops for students, community build-days open to all, artist exhibition opportunities, and more. Whether you want to create, collaborate, or volunteer, we have a space for you!

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Life Drawing Workshop
Oct
26

Life Drawing Workshop

Spend a Saturday afternoon with fellow creatives at Off the Walls Arts’ life drawing workshop! The class is bring-your-own-materials, open to pencil, charcoal, watercolor, and more. For 2 hours and a $10 entry, this is a great opportunity to learn a new skill, practice what you know, and meet other artists!

*$10 entry fee at the door (cash, Venmo & CashApp accepted)

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Life Drawing Workshop
Oct
12

Life Drawing Workshop

Spend a Saturday afternoon with fellow creatives at Off the Walls Arts’ life drawing workshop! The class is bring-your-own-materials, open to pencil, charcoal, watercolor, and more. For 2 hours and a $10 entry, this is a great opportunity to learn a new skill, practice what you know, and meet other artists!

*$10 entry fee at the door (cash, Venmo & CashApp accepted)

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Artoberfest 2024
Oct
5

Artoberfest 2024

Fall is in the air, and that means Artoberfest 2024 is right around the corner! Join us at Off the Walls Arts for the annual family-friendly showcase of Memphis artists and musicians hosted by Fearless Dave and the Tsunamis. There’s live music, a costume contest, vendors, tons of activities, and a whole lotta fun. Admission is free!

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Life Drawing Workshop
Sep
28

Life Drawing Workshop

Spend a Saturday afternoon with fellow creatives at Off the Walls Arts’ life drawing workshop! The class is bring-your-own-materials, open to pencil, charcoal, watercolor, and more. For 2 hours and a $10 entry, this is a great opportunity to learn a new skill, practice what you know, and meet other artists!

*$10 entry fee at the door (cash, Venmo & CashApp accepted)

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Just Take It - An Exploration of Letting Go
Sep
20

Just Take It - An Exploration of Letting Go

In a retrospective exhibition spanning 10 years of work, artist and photographer Don Gaines reflects on what it means to hold on to the physical in the face of loss. 

His exhibition celebrates life’s precious moments through the act of letting go — as the artist says of human experience, “It often seems that the more we let go the more we receive.” Gaines’ work captures his travels to Australia, Cuba, Japan, Europe, and living a life in Arkansas, Missouri, and Tennessee. 

Visitors are encouraged to take home pieces off the gallery wall at a pay-what-you-will rate. 

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Life Drawing Workshop
Sep
14

Life Drawing Workshop

Spend a Saturday afternoon with fellow creatives at Off the Walls Arts’ life drawing workshop! The class is bring-your-own-materials, open to pencil, charcoal, watercolor, and more. For 2 hours and a $10 entry, this is a great opportunity to learn a new skill, practice what you know, and meet other artists!

*$10 entry fee at the door (cash, Venmo & CashApp accepted)

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Off the Rails Band Bash FUNraiser
Aug
24

Off the Rails Band Bash FUNraiser

It may be back to school season, but summer isn’t over yet! Keep the party rolling at the OFF THE RAILs Band Bash FUNraiser, featuring all your favorite local bands, a full bar, hot dog grill-out, and raffle for a uniquely acquired piece of railroad memorabilia! 

All event proceeds will fund the development of OFF THE RAILs Art Line: our current mission to transform a 1.4 mile stretch of decommissioned railroad in South Memphis into a pedestrian green-line.

Headlining is WorkDog Rag, with performances later by Tennessee Screamers, The Turnstiles, the Doughrollers, and Macrophonics!

Entry is $15 at the door. Cash, Venmo, and CashApp accepted. Sign up for our newsletter at the event and get a free sticker too!

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Life Drawing Workshop
Aug
17

Life Drawing Workshop

Spend a Saturday afternoon with fellow creatives at Off the Walls Arts’ life drawing workshop! The class is bring-your-own-materials, open to pencil, charcoal, watercolor, and more. Models will be nude or clothed. For 2 hours and a $10 entry, this is a great opportunity to learn a new skill, practice what you know, and meet other artists!

*$10 entry fee at the door (cash and Venmo accepted)

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Life Drawing Workshop *Cancelled*
Aug
10

Life Drawing Workshop *Cancelled*

WORKSHOP CANCELLED

Spend a Saturday afternoon with fellow creatives at Off the Walls Arts’ life drawing workshop! The class is bring-your-own-materials, open to pencil, charcoal, watercolor, and more. Models will be nude or clothed. For 2 hours and a $10 entry, this is a great opportunity to learn a new skill, practice what you know, and meet other artists!

*$10 entry fee at the door (cash and Venmo accepted)

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Life Drawing Workshop
Jul
27

Life Drawing Workshop

Spend a Saturday afternoon with fellow creatives at Off the Walls Arts’ life drawing workshop! The class is bring-your-own-materials, open to pencil, charcoal, watercolor, and more. Models will be nude or clothed. For 2 hours and a $10 entry, this is a great opportunity to learn a new skill, practice what you know, and meet other artists!

*$10 entry fee at the door (cash and Venmo accepted)

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Life Drawing Workshop
Jul
13

Life Drawing Workshop

Spend a Saturday afternoon with fellow creatives at Off the Walls Arts’ life drawing workshop! The class is bring-your-own-materials, open to pencil, charcoal, watercolor, and more. Models will be nude or clothed. For 2 hours and a $10 entry, this is a great opportunity to learn a new skill, practice what you know, and meet other artists!

*$10 entry fee at the door (cash and Venmo accepted)

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Caribbean Night
Jul
1

Caribbean Night

Escape to the Islands at Off the Walls Arts’ Caribbean Night! Featuring live Caribbean-styled music, dancefloor, and food trucks, with performances by Paul McKinney and The Knights feat. Jamille “Jam” Hunter. Island wear is encouraged!

**$20 entry at the door

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Glam Rock Picnic: Fundraiser, Art Market, & Interactive Sculpture Party
Jun
30

Glam Rock Picnic: Fundraiser, Art Market, & Interactive Sculpture Party

Participate in the making of local artist Mike McCarthy’s newest sculpture The Aladdin Sane Weathervane, a 9 foot tall statue honoring David Bowie. Featuring live music, art vendors, face painting, Eric’s food truck, and a David Bowie themed bar, Sculpt Memphis’s GLAM ROCK PICNIC has something for everyone! With a $10 entry fee at the door (kids get in for free!), supporters receive a piece of clay to place on the sculpture. All proceeds help fund the continued creation of The Aladdin Sane Weathervane. Come visit Off the Walls Arts to join in the glam rock fun!

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Life Drawing Workshop
Jun
29

Life Drawing Workshop

Spend a Saturday afternoon with fellow creatives at our new life drawing workshop! The class is bring-your-own-materials, open to pencil, charcoal, watercolor, and more. Models will be nude or clothed. For 2 hours and a $10 entry, this is a great opportunity to learn a new skill, practice what you know, and meet other artists!

**$10 entry fee at the door (cash and Venmo accepted)

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