Memphians treasure performing and fine arts (and artists) and have generously supported a full range of organizations for decades. Keep your eye on the Memphis Flyer for weekly listings of performing and fine arts events in the area. For a comprehensive listing of community arts organizations, see the following:

Arts Memphis
Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce 

Performing Arts
The heart of the performing arts season extends from September through early June. Local professional organizations regularly schedule nationally/internationally known guest performers, conductors and choreographers.

Dance
Ballet Memphis
New Ballet Ensemble

Music
Rudi E. Sheidt School of Music
Memphis Symphony Orchestra
Opera Memphis

Theater
University of Memphis Department of Theater & Dance
Playhouse on the Square
Theatre Memphis

Traveling Performances
Buckman Performing & Fine Arts Center                                            
Germantown Performing Arts Center
The Orpheum

Fine Arts
The fine arts in Memphis are fueled by three university programs and an independent art college. All four institutions present gallery shows throughout the year. In addition, Memphis has two art museums and a plethora of commercial and experimental galleries. The South Main Arts District lies approximately a mile south of Memphis Law. All galleries and shops are open for the popular South Main Trolley Night the last Friday of each month from 6-9 p.m.

Museums
Dixon Gallery & Gardens
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
National Ornamental Metal Museum

Schools
Art Museum at the University of Memphis
Christian Brothers University Beverly & Sam Ross Gallery
Memphis College of Art
Rhodes College Clough-Hanson Gallery