Here’s what that looks like.
Memphis Creative Index
A searchable directory of Memphis creatives, open to anyone, free forever. Get found by the people looking to hire, book, commission, and collaborate.
Microboost
A community-decided microgrant for a collaboration between two Memphis artists working in different disciplines. Short application, plain language, built to be somebody's first yes.
LRC Membership
Members keep the lights on. The events, the Index, the programming, all of it. Starts at $5 and comes with perks to keep you connected and charged up.
Signature Events
Collage Party, MUSE, and CHARGED UP run every month across Memphis. Seventy percent of them are free. Show up alone and leave knowing people.
GET BOOKED & BUSY.
Memphis Creative Index is a free public directory of Memphis creatives.
Photographers, DJs, muralists, tattoo artists, stained glass makers, burlesque performers, writers, VJs. Twenty-four disciplines across nineteen neighborhoods and surrounding communities, from Binghampton to Whitehaven to Frayser.
Anyone can browse it. Anyone can be in it. There is no fee, no membership requirement, and no application to pass. If you make things in Memphis, you belong in it.
173 CREATIVES LISTED • 24 DISCIPLINES • 19 NEIGHBORHOODS
The Index is also an ongoing study of who Memphis creatives actually are and what they need. Around 150 of them have opted into the research so far. What we're learning is being recorded in the Creative Wellness Research Log.
Upcoming Events
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Collage Party: AAF Memphis Takeover
Wednesday, August 26, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
The Ugly Art Co., 635 Madison Ave.
AAF Memphis is taking over this month’s Collage Party. Curated tunes by AAF Memphis board member Bryan Rollins, a Collage Button Making Station with board members Shelda Edwards and Lauren Holtermann, beer from Soul & Spirits, and snacks!
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COLLAGE CLASH: 3 Collage Games
Monday, September 14, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Bar DKDC, 964 Cooper St.
Three chaotic collage games in one night. No scissors allowed, no skill required! Everyone plays every round, and the room votes on everything created.
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Here’s how your support made an impact on creative wellness in 2025.
$4,078
Paid directly to local artists, DJs, and wellness practitioners
1.3K+
Event attendees
1.2K+
Collages made in Memphis
170
Repeat participants, with some members attending up to nine events
70%
Percentage of free events
101
Total hours of community programming
52
Artists highlighted across podcast, photo series, artist meditations, video content, and more
37
Events across Collage Party, MUSE Creative Gathering, Junk Journal Jam, Inspiration Salon Events, Community Partner Collaborations, Two-Day Creativity Retreat, Artist Walking Group, and more