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 […]
International
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 the culture of the honored country. Each year […]
School Performances
Theatrical Performance for Students Teachers! Looking for a field trip for your students? As part of the 2023 Salute to Malaysia, Memphis in May International Festival presents Malaysia Live! at the Cannon Center during International Week. One school performance only – Discover the history and culture of one of Asia’s most colorful nations through vivid […]
Fine Artwork – Malaysia
2023 Fine Arts Poster The 2023 Fine Artwork is sponsored by: The 2023 fine arts poster will be available at 1910 Frameworks beginning April 1 and online at store.memphisinmay.org starting May 1. The artist’s note about the painting: This piece of art I created for Memphis In May was inspired from Malaysia’s biodiverse rainforests. I […]
School Competitions
Bringing Malaysia to Memphis Classrooms in 2023 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 […]
Archived Educational Resources
The curriculum guides are developed each year to provide a comprehensive review of the annual honored country. It is provided free of charge to elementary, middle and high school teachers as a teaching tool, offering activities and lesson plans to help students explore that country’s history, culture, geography, politics and lifestyle. It also addresses teaching […]
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 […]
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 […]
The King’s Speech
School Competition Winners – 2022 Ghana
Children’s Poster Competition – sponsored by International Paper Grand Prize Winner – Elliana Duckworth Grades 5 & 6 Grades 3 & 4 Grades K – 2 Multimedia/PowerPoint Competition – sponsored by Hargrove Foundation Grades 6 – 12 1st Place Joshua Fancher – grade 12 2nd Place Jermarion Alford – grade 9 3rd Place Keenan Wilson […]