Portraits of Black Memphians 2026

Pink Palace Museum & Mansion

On view daily through April 30
Pink Palace Museum & Mansion - Mezzanine

The Pink Palace is proud to present its 2026 Student Art Showcase. This vibrant exhibition features artwork created by K–12 students from Memphis and Shelby County as part of the museum’s annual Student Art Contest. This year’s theme, “Portraits of Black Memphians: In History, the Present, and the Future,” invites young artists to honor influential Black figures who have shaped the city’s past, present, and future. From historical icons to modern changemakers and emerging innovators, the showcase reflects the creativity and research of local students through paintings, drawings, photography, and mixed media pieces.

 

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