Meet the Dixon Staff 2013: Laura Gray Teekell

1.       What’s your job title? Research Assistant 2.       Favorite Dixon exhibition so far? Jean-Louis Forain: La Comédie parisienne…It was the exhibition that brought me to the Dixon; I was hired to work on… Read More

It’s back! Meet the Dixon Staff 2013: Sarah Lorenz

1.       What’s your job title? Development Associate 2.       Favorite Dixon exhibition so far? Joe Jones: Radical Painter of the American Scene– I really felt compelled to learn more about him after seeing his… Read More

Bijoux is for Kids, too!

This past Sunday, The Dixon Gallery & Gardens opened the doors to its newest exhibition Bijoux parisiens: French Jewelry from the Petit Palais, Paris. In conjunction with its dazzling debut, the Dixon seeks to… Read More

Present Tense: Now and Then

Present Tense: The Art of Memphis from 2001 – Now has entered into its final week at the Dixon.  Featuring over 100 works by more than seventy Memphis-area artists selected by guest curator… Read More

Dixon Easter Egg Hunt: A Springtime Tradition

On Saturday, March 23rd, families, friends, and Dixon staff members gathered together at Garrot Court to celebrate the Easter holiday.  With colorful eggs full of candy and even a visit from the Easter Bunny himself, kids of… Read More

A Grassroots effort…literally!

Yesterday, the Dixon gallery staff put down their pens, picked up shovels, and sported their most casual denim for an annual event called “Blue Jean Monday”, an entire day devoted to pitching in, pulling up, and potting plants… Read More

Meet the Dixon’s “Star” Flower: The Daffodil

With its unique trumpet-shape and a ring of glowing petals resembling a star-shaped pattern, the daffodil remains to be one of the most popular flowers this time of year. Symbolizing friendship, new beginnings, and happiness,… Read More

Art Zone after school art club is a class in creativity and problem solving

A new semester has begun and after school activities and clubs are in full swing. I got caught up in the moment and signed my four year old up for 3 different after… Read More

The Dixon knows how to party

If the fiesta in July wasn’t enough proof that fun can be had at the Dixon by people of all ages and backgrounds – check out what we’ve been up to lately….. Our… Read More

The Memphis Vive Opening was quite the FIESTA!

A great time was had by all at the Memphis Vive Opening at Art After Dark Thursday, July 19! The Memphis Vive artists were here with their families and friends to celebrate the… Read More

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