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presented with the support of the

    Our Next Show: April 10, 11 & 12, 2026

   Ridgeway Loop Road at Briarcrest Avenue

 The ARt Festival

  In EaSt MemPhis

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Handbags by Dorothy Wright, jackson MS  

Please Support Our Sponsors, WKNO TV & FM​

who bring you great Classical Music and Informative Programming for the whole Family, as well as community events like Art in The Loop! 

This project is funded under an agreement with the State of Tennessee administered by the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial.


WKNO TV & FM  .  Memphis Magazine

​Memphis Dermatology Clinic

Clay & Land Insurance

 Raymond James 

    & is presented by     


Meet Author, Scott Williams Friday from 1p to 6p. Scott is dedicated to uncovering the forgotten stories of those who helped shape American history and popular culture. He is the author of biographies on adventurer Richard Halliburton, pioneering entertainment reporter Odd McIntyre and American folk hero David Crockett. In his latest work, “Townmania: Marcus Winchester and the Making of Memphis,” he explores the life and times of early Memphis settler Marcus Winchester.

Our 2026 Artists' names appear below.

Click on names shown below

in bold type to link to that artist's web, facebook or instagram page.

Shown Above: Ceramic Installation by Craig McMillin of LaCombe LA; Mixed-Media by June Pryor of Olive Branch MS; Painting by Kelly Dawson of Chicago IL; Mixed-Media by Kandra Bennett of Natural Bridge AL; Painting by Skylar Wilson of Madison TN; 

see these and many more exciting artists' works at Art in The Loop! 

                Sculpture by Jerry & Jaque Crable

                Burlington IA

Additional Support Provided by:

Art in The Loop takes place in Memphis TN

 on Ridgeway Loop Road

Free Admission!

(Between Briarcrest Avenue & Ridgebend Road)

This Free Festival Celebrates Our Region's Artists!

Support the Arts in Tennessee, with your purchase of a Specialty License Plate. 

Art in The Loop

 April 10, 11 & 12, 2026

Memphis TN

Art in The Loop Features Talented Artists working in Metal, Glass, Wood, Clay & Fiber; plus, Jewelry, Paintings, Photography & More!

You'll also enjoy fare by the town's top food trucks, and lots of fresh air!

Free Admission! 

  

  Event Schedule:

Meet the Stars of WKNO!

Friday afternoon 1 to 4pm - WKNO FM's

Darel Snodgrass Broadcasts Live 

Saturday meet the ever delightful Kacky Walton

Sunday afternoon - Every Kid's Favorite Teacher, Teacher! 

Drawing by Sarah Skiold-Hanlin

​Collinsville IL

Food & Beverages


​​VooDoo Cafe

 - Gourmet Coffee & Scrumptious Beignets 

​​MemPops

 - Frosty Treats!  +  Wine & Beer 

​Eat at Eric's

 - Classic Sandwiches 

​Rice Burner

 - Japanese Cusine with Southern Style 

Sierra Squeeze 

- Freshly Sqeezed Lemonade

Primal Fames Grill

- unique, flavorful foods, and real fruit smoothies 

Sculpture by Mark Wallis, Spencer IN  

Art in The Loop

is presented with the support of our wonderful sponsors 


Friday, Noon to 6p

  • Food Trucks Open at 11:30am(see list below)
  • Artists' Market & Demonstrations Open at 1pm
  • Music (see schedule below)

Saturday,  10a to 5p  

  • Artists' Market, Demonstrations & Food Trucks Open at 10am 
  • Music (see schedule below)

Sunday,  11a to 4p

  • Artists' Market, Demonstrations & Food Trucks Open at 11am
  • Music: (see schedule below)

WKNO TV (PBS) Promo Spot for 2026 

dates: April 10, 11 & 12, 2026

Lester Jones, Memphis TN

Art in The Loop is Sponsored by 

Art in The Loop &  WKNO Present 

Classical Music

Watch this Space for Music & More! 

Friday: 


1pm      Kingsbury Middle School Orchestra 

2pm        

3pm        

4pm       

1p to 6p    Meet Scott Williams, Author of "Townmania: Marcus Winchester and the Making of Memphis"                            

Saturday:  

10am   

11am

Noon        GPAC Youth Symphony

1pm      

2pm      

3pm

4pm

             

 Sunday: 

11am        Memphis Symphony Quartet   

Noon       

1pm            

2pm          Bartlett Community Concert Band, our 54 piece performance finale       


click on performance group names for more information about their members and mission

Brooch by  Catherine Geyer,Memphis TN 

              Art. Food. Art. Music. art