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Description
What shapes an artist? Join us for a dynamic installment of Art & Aperitifs as four acclaimed Memphis College of Art alumni—Kong Wee Pang, Amy Hutcheson, Lurlynn Franklin, and Sharon Havelka—sit down with their former professor, Fred Burton, for a candid conversation about art, education, and creative community.
They’ll reflect on pivotal moments at MCA: first impressions of Memphis’ art scene, enduring advice from classmates and teachers, and how their college experience shaped the work they do today—as artists, educators, and community builders. The conversation will also explore the emotional impact of MCA’s closure and offer thoughtful guidance for current and future generations of artists.
Art & Aperitifs is your art museum’s signature talk series pairing meaningful dialogue with a welcoming, social setting. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from the Museum Café—come early, grab a drink, and connect with others who believe in the power of creative connection.
Whether you're an alum, a student, or simply a supporter of Memphis’ artistic legacy, this event invites you to be part of a story that continues to shape the city’s cultural landscape.
Presented by Raymond James with major support from Grinder Taber Grinder. Additional support provided by Henry Luce Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, Wyeth Foundation for American Art and Maryellen and John Riley, Anonymous, Art Now.
Supported by the Henry Luce Foundation, the Wyeth Foundation for American Art, and The National Endowment for the Arts.
Major support provided by Raymond James.
All exhibitions at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art are underwritten by the MBMA Exhibition Fund..
All exhibitions at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art are underwritten by the MBMA Exhibition Fund. Major annual support is provided by Kay Clark and Maggie and Milton Lovell, with generous annual funding from Anonymous, Gloria and Kenneth Boyland, Holly and Paul T. Combs, Deborah and Bob Craddock, Michael and Maria Douglass, Eleanor and William Halliday, Debi and Galen Havner, Buzzy Hussey and Hal Brunt, Jay and Kristen Keegan, the Doris S. and Hubert Kiersky Charitable Remainder Trust, Carl and Valerie Person, and Bill Townsend.
Date & Time
Sun, Apr 19, 2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Venue Details
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
1934 Poplar AvenueMemphis, Tennessee 38104
