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Memphis Creative Index
A searchable directory of Memphis creatives, open to anyone, free forever. Get found by the people looking to hire, book, commission, and collaborate.
Microboost
A community-decided microgrant for a collaboration between two Memphis artists working in different disciplines. Short application, plain language, built to be somebody's first yes.
LRC Membership
Members keep the lights on. The events, the Index, the programming, all of it. Starts at $5 and comes with perks to keep you connected and charged up.
Signature Events
Collage Party, MUSE, and CHARGED UP run every month across Memphis. Seventy percent of them are free. Show up alone and leave knowing people.
Upcoming Events
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MUSE: Speed Portrait Swap
Monday, August 10, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Bar DKDC, 964 Cooper St.
Come play Speed Portrait Swap, a laughter-inducing art game—led by artist and musician Justin Williams—where everybody takes turns drawing each other in a limited amount of time. Back by popular demand. At the end of the game, everybody has several unique portraits of themselves.
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CHARGED UP: Junk Journal Jam
Saturday, August 15, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Orange Mound Library, 843 Dallas St.
Join us for a Junk Journal Jam with a pop-up from Memphis journal maker Prologue Journals while listening to a live DJ set by Mala Leche!
Bring a journal (if you want, we will also have paper), complete prompts from Raven Newbern, dig through vintage magazines and books, and get to junking.
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Collage Party: AAF Memphis Takeover
Wednesday, August 26, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
The Ugly Art Co., 635 Madison Ave.
AAF Memphis is taking over this month’s Collage Party. Curated tunes by AAF Memphis board member Bryan Rollins, a Collage Button Making Station with board members Shelda Edwards and Lauren Holtermann, beer from Soul & Spirits, and snacks!
Boost Memphis creativity.
Become a Member of Like Really Creative. Your membership gives you a vote on which Microboost ideas get funded, and you get some really great perks. Monthly or yearly options. Cancel at any time.
The core.
More perks, more creativity boosted. Everything in Member, plus:
Maximum boosting. Everything in the Supporter, plus:
Here’s how your support made an impact on creative wellness in 2025.
$4,078
Paid directly to local artists, DJs, and wellness practitioners
1.3K+
Event attendees
1.2K+
Collages made in Memphis
170
Repeat participants, with some members attending up to nine events
70%
Percentage of free events
52
Artists highlighted across podcast, photo series, artist meditations, video content, and more
101
Total hours of community programming
37
Events across Collage Party, MUSE Creative Gathering, Junk Journal Jam, Inspiration Salon Events, Community Partner Collaborations, Two-Day Creativity Retreat, Artist Walking Group, and more