A Gallery Without Gates.

About
The Ugly Art Co.

Ugly Art Co. is a Memphis-based art collective and exhibition space rooted in access, education, and opportunity.

Inside our 6,000 sq ft gallery in the Edge District, emerging artists are given room to grow, exhibit, and be taken seriously. We host original works, educational programming, and events that bring people into the conversation — not push them out.

We believe art should be experienced, discussed, and collected by everyone — not just the initiated

At our core we care about showing quality work in a relaxed - welcoming atmosphere, creating opportunities for our group, and giving our patrons a place to learn, experience, and feel at home.

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Etowah Collective Dinner

August 8th, 2026

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Quarterly chef-led dinner series hosted in interesting and unique locations throughout Memphis that highlights visiting chef’s creative process and identity. This dinner will be led Chaz Lindsay from Pulito Mississippi. Art work by Noah Miller.

Edgy Tomato Fest

August 22nd, 2026

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Collage Party by likereallycreative

August 27th, 2026

Ugly Art Co.

Join us as we celebrate all things tomato in the Edge District on Saturday, August 22nd from 4-9pm.

“Deep Brakes” a solo exhibition by Hank Smith

September 12th, 2026

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No rules. Just creativity. Hands-on collage making with community, curated tunes from a different guest artist each month, and of course, immaculate vibes.

Deep Brakes

brake / brak / n. An area of overgrown with dense brushwood, briers, and undergrowth; a thicket.

Join us on 9.12.26 for opening night of Hank Smith’s solo exhibition, Deep Brakes, featuring a cocktail hour by Bar Limina, a discussion with Andrew Ballard of Camp Creek Natives, and live music by We Live on the New Madrid.

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