Adults
More to Know, More to Grow
Experience the arts and horticulture through talks, tours, interactive experiences, and more. The Dixon’s programs for adults plant new seeds of curiosity and inspiration for all.
Programs For Adults
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Munch and Learn
All Ages
Grab lunch and join Munch and Learn at the Dixon! The lecture series features presentations by local artists, scholars, and Dixon staff sharing their knowledge on a variety of topics.
JANUARY 4
The Noufflard Network: A Family of Painters, Poets, and a Resistance Agent
Brittany Ashley, Art History, Rhodes College ‘23, former intern, Dixon Gallery and GardensJANUARY 11
It Takes a Village: Protecting the Memphis Sand Aquifer
Sarah Houston, Executive Director, Protect Our AquiferJANUARY 18
Seed Starting 101
Pam Beasley, Flower Farmer and Retired Director, Parks and Recreation, GermantownJANUARY 25
Event Calendar
In Partnership with 901 Parkinson’s Fighters — Art Therapy at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens
Chip Westbrook and Judy Jenkins, 901 Parkinson’s Fighters, Dixon Staff
If you or your group would like to eat lunch at the Dixon café, Park + Cherry, arrive early or pre-order your lunch by calling (901) 312-1277. -
Yoga with Laura Gray McCann
all ages
Strengthen your yoga practice and enjoy the health benefits of light exercise with a certified yoga instructor
All levels welcome | Free to attend
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Dixon Book Club
Book club members read fiction and non-fiction to learn about nature, the arts, and history.
January 19: The Secret Lives of Color by Kassia St. Clair
February 16: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
March 16: Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest by Suzanne Simard
Copies of monthly selections are available to borrow. Please contact Elizabeth Sloane at esloane@dixon.org.
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Taijiquan
all levels welcome
Led by Milan Vigil, this Chinese martial art promotes relaxation, improves balance, and provides no-impact aerobic benefits.
Registration required | Space limited
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Open Late
The galleries and gardens are open until 8 pm. Visit the event calendar for special programs or events during Open Late.
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Senior Studio
The Dixon and Creative Aging have partnered to develop Senior Studio, a series of four-week-long art classes that focus on specific media. Supplies are included.
Registration is required, and space is limited
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Colorcopia
Dixon staff hosts free art classes for seniors at libraries and other community organizations in the Memphis area. These classes use different themes to teach various art-making techniques throughout the year. Sessions can be customized for in-person or virtual learning with consideration for current health and safety recommendations and the organization’s preference.
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Hobby Kick-Start!
November 17: Paper Marbling (Ebru) with Gulcan Demirtas (ages 16+)
December 15: Painting by Numbers (ages 21+)
To register, click one of the links above OR explore all of the Dixon's classes and workshops by clicking the button below.
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The Tingey Painting with Parkinson’s Program (TINCAN™)
The weekly sessions encourage participants to freely explore art materials presented, and work without interruption while listening to meditative music. The purpose is to bring relief to symptoms and improve wellbeing. For people with Parkinson’s only.
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