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Friday, July 19, 2019

Discover Dahlias

In late Spring dahlia tubers and greenhouse transfers were planted in the Dixon cutting garden, the result will be a beautiful floral display, the perfect backdrop for hanging out in the garden, a summer photoshoot, or just to stop and smell the… well, dahlias (although we have roses too). *dahlia tubers and greenhouse transfers We asked Director of Horticulture, Dale Skaggs, for a few words on Dahlias in the midsouth. “Dahlia are not always... Read More

Posted by Chantal Drake at Friday, July 19, 2019

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Thursday, June 20, 2019

An Artistic Partnership

Have you seen the Dixon's current ehibition William McGregor Paxton and Elizabeth Okie Paxton: An Artistic Partnership ? This is the first examination of the work of William Paxton in nearly four decades and is the first comprehensive study of Elizabeth Paxton and her career. Listen to Jane Ward Faquin, guest curator and former Dixon Curator of Education as she talks about the exhibition and the Paxtons. Don't miss your opportunity to see this exhibition,... Read More

Posted by Chantal Drake at Thursday, June 20, 2019

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Thursday, April 18, 2019

Insights: Memphis Urban Sketchers

First Saturdays: Memphis Urban Sketchers April 14 – July 7, 2019 Mallory/Wurtzburger Galleries Memphis Urban Sketchers is the Mid-South chapter of an international network of artists whose drawings reflect the cities in which they live and travel. Working in a variety of media, including graphite, watercolor, pen, and colored pencil, the more than twenty artists featured in First Saturdays capture honest observations of everyday life. When showcased together, their works document... Read More

Posted by Kristen Rambo at Thursday, April 18, 2019

Featured Current Exhibition Mallory/Wurtzburger

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Insights: Chef Phillip Dewayne

Please join the Dixon Gallery and Gardens in welcoming the new chef and owner of Park+Cherry, Chef Phillip Dewayne. "Insights" is a video series directed by Matteo Servente that gives viewers an behind the scenes look at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens. Cover photo courtesy of Edilbe Memphis Read More

Posted by Chantal Drake at Tuesday, March 26, 2019

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Tuesday, February 12, 2019

'Eye to Eye' with Julie Pierotti

January 20, 2019 - April 14, 2019 Presented by the Joe Orgill Family Fund for Exhibitions Organized by Dixon Gallery and Gardens Opening Lecture: Family, Friends, Fun! Sunday, February 24, 2019 Eye to Eye: A New Look at the Dixon Collection considers our permanent collection through the themes that inform its subject matter. This exhibition highlights some of the major ideas that influenced art produced in Europe and the United States from the eighteenth through the... Read More

Posted by Chantal Drake at Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Featured Current Exhibition Lectures

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Bring a Friend, Make a Friend

Invite your friends or family to discover the Dixon Gallery and Gardens with a three month complimentary Dixon membership! From now through February 28, 2019, current Dixon Members can share 1 three-month membership with a non-member* that includes: Free admission to the galleries and gardens for two adults and their children 17 and under 10% discount in the Museum Store Free or discounted admission on programs, adult and children workshops, and events Invitations to free... Read More

Posted by Chantal Drake at Tuesday, January 29, 2019

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Coming Up

Sunday, Dec 8 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tours at Two

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Sunday, Dec 8 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Live Music in the Galleries

Celebrate the Holidays at the Dixon with live mus...
Tuesday, Dec 10 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Mini Masters (ages 2-4)

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