Brooks Museum League
Volunteers support annual fund drives and benefit events, providehospitality to attendees at lectures and performance events, and helpat admissions, in the libraries, in administrative offices, and inretail operations.
One of the best benefits of Brooks Museum League membership is the opportunity to learn more about art. League members are invited to private lectures and viewings of Brooks’ exhibitions. The League also offers a sustaining membership to those who are unable to volunteer their time but who wish to contribute to the Brooks through the League.
For membership information or to become a Brooks Museum League member:
Memphis Brooks Museum League Facts
- Oldest support group of the museum
- Organized in 1934 as Brooks Memorial League
- Incorporated under the laws of the State of Tennessee as a non-profit organization in 1955 under the name Brooks Art Gallery League
- In 1985 name changed to Brooks Museum League
Projects sponsored by the League
- Afternoon story hour for children
- School visits with art projects
- Bring students by bus to the museum for art appreciation classes - this work later became the beginning of the Saturday school at the Memphis Academy of Art
- Established the gift shop
- Established creative center in the museum called Art Works
- Established the Docent Program - this was turned over to the Education Department
- Beaux Arts Ball
- Decorators’ Show House
- Treasures from the Attic (1998-present)
- Scottish Fling
Upcoming Events:
Friday, March 5
Guided Tour: Venice in the Age of Canaletto
with Stanton Thomas
Thursday, April 8 - Sunday, April 25
Decorator Showhouse XVI
Wed - Sat: 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm
Download the press release here.
Opening Preview Party
Wednesday, April 7 | 7-10 pm
Cocktail attire is optional andtickets are $75 per person
Carrier Hall642, South Willett
TheBrooks Museum League is proud to present Decorator Showhouse XVI. The Showhouse will feature thespectacular Carrier Hall home and gardens coupled with the fabulouscreations of noted Mid-South designers. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $10 by calling 901.385.3241 or at the door for $15. Proceeds benefit the Memphis BrooksMuseum of Art