Children’s Poster Competition – sponsored by International Paper Grand Prize Winner – Elliana Duckworth Grades 5 & 6 1st – Elliana Duckworth 2nd – Jack Feng 3rd – Youheng Zheng Grades 3 & 4 Nora Faust Daodao Fu Kynlee Verlulst Grades K – 2 Nathan Rawley Jeanpear Puerto Mia Mallard Multimedia/PowerPoint Competition – sponsored by […]
International
The King’s Speech
Royal Visit
His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, ruler of the Asante Kingdom, will attend and participate in our international salute to the Republic of Ghana. The Asante Kingdom is a constitutionally protected sub-national traditional state in union with Ghana. The Asantehene’s visit to Memphis will highlight some of Ghana’s culture and traditions. His Majesty will lead […]
Fashion Show
Kente & Kitenge: The Fashions of Ghana Fashion Show and Champagne Brunch FASHION SHOW BRUNCH – Enjoy food, fun and authentic fabrics at this show for fashion and culture lovers produced in coordination with ACCRA FASHION WEEK. Featuring designers from Ghana: Broots Fashion FashionGHANA Style by Magbrien Red Cotton Boutique Date: Saturday, May 7, 2022 […]
Archived Educational Resources
2019 – MEMPHIS Memphis Curriculum Guide 2018 – CZECH REPUBLIC International Teachers Conference Materials – Czech Republic Czech Republic Curriculum Guide 2017 – COLOMBIA International Teachers Conference Materials – Colombia Colombia Curriculum Guide 2016 – CANADA International Teachers Conference Materials – Canada Canada Curriculum Guide 2015 – POLAND International Teachers’ Conference Materials – Poland 2014 […]
School Competitions
Bringing Ghana to Memphis Classrooms in 2022 Education Competitions encourage creativity and learning about the honored country among Memphis-area students. Competitions are open to students within the Shelby County schools, private schools and home schools. Categories include PowerPoint & Multimedia, Creative Writing, Graphic Design and International Poster. While each of Memphis in May’s educational competitions […]
Fine Arts Submission
Fine Arts In 2022, Memphis in May International Festival is excited to salute the Republic of Ghana! Rich in natural resources, poignant history, unique art and music communities, and friendly people with more than 100 indigenous cultural groups, Ghana is the seventh African country to be honored in the festival’s forty-four-year history. 2022 Salute to the Republic of Ghana Featured […]
School Performances
Teachers! Looking for a field trip for your students? As part of the 2022 Salute to Ghana, Memphis in May International Festival presents the National Dance Company Ghana at The Orpheum Theatre during International Week, May 2 – 7, 2022. The National Dance Company of Ghana (Ghana Dance Ensemble), established in 1962, is one of the […]
World Cargo Crate
The Delta Dental of Tennessee: World Cargo Crate Memphis in May offers a hands-on learning experience for local students with its acclaimed World Cargo Crates. Each year through May, wooden crates and their contents travel to numerous schools within the Memphis and Shelby County area. The World Cargo Crates offer unique items that provide insight into […]
Background
Fine Arts Poster History For over four decades Memphis in May International Festival has included an original commissioned work of art created by notable Memphis artists as part of its salute to a select honored country. That artwork has then been used as the commemorative image on limited edition, highly collectible Fine Arts Posters annually. A […]
