Memphis Art Park (“MAP”) would create a public arts complex and park in the heart of downtown Memphis on the Public Promenade.

In order to support and showcase the visual arts, music, dance, theater and film in Memphis, MAP would convert the existing Cossitt Library at the northwest corner of Front St. and Monroe Ave. into a Community Arts Center; the adjacent block of Monroe into a Performance Venue; the parking garage at the southwest corner of Front and Monroe into an underground garage with rooftop Art Park and Visual Art Center; and the anchoring fire station at Front and Union into the Gallery Center with gallery/exhibition/event space.

Architectural Designs created by Architecture, Incorporated

[downloadable for larger view]

Mission Statement:
MAP’s mission is to help nurture the artistic Renaissance of Memphis by…

(1) offering arts facilities, resources, and downtown visibility for the local arts in Memphis:
     the visual arts, music, dance, theater and film;
(2) serving as an incubator and collaborative forum for emerging artists, arts organizations
     and arts-and-entertainment-related entrepreneurs;
(3) providing arts education and community-outreach programs; and
(4) creating an engaging destination for locals and tourists to enjoy a wide variety of the local arts.