Memphis Art + Design Week

Memphis Art + Design Week

When you properly acknowledge, art and design you see it as the building block for cities and communities.
— Whitney Hardy

An accumulation of creative genius that shapes communities

Memphis Art + Design Week

From the disruptive brilliance behind 3RDSPACE comes the most collaborative art experience in the city. In partnership with artists, creatives, businesses, cultural architects, government officials, and practitioners, Memphis Art + Design Week is an experience that showcases the genius and impact of the art and design community.

Whitney Hardy is the brainchild of Memphis Art + Design Week and organized the schedule, speakers, and installations.

Hardy ran tech production and lead the creative direction of the Memphis Art + Design Week.

Local vendors and artists were paid from the experience, contributing to the economic development of the city as a thriving arts ecosystem.

Selection of Videos from 2020 Memphis Art + Design Week

Inaugural Memphis Art + Design Week Official Welcome from Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris

sit with this is an interactive installation and performance hosted during Memphis Art + Design Week. Memphis based architecture firm, archimania designed an outdoor performance space using local found material and invited local performers to interact with not only the space, but the history of place.