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You showed up, you toasted, you bid, and you made our first ever Summer Social one for the books. ☀️🥂
If you couldn’t be there, don’t worry, we saved the highlights.
What began as a new idea quickly became everything we hoped for: a vibrant night full of art, music, and the people who make it all possible.
To everyone who attended, contributed, volunteered, or cheered us on — thank you for making the night one to remember.
Because of your support, we’re able to able to continue to fuel our programs, expand access to the arts, and build momentum for the future. We couldn’t do this without you.
We’re just getting started! Be on the lookout for upcoming events as we gear up for our festival in October.
More art. More community. More soon.
Sponsors: The Ugly Art Co. Bar Limina JEM Kirby Wines & Liquors Crosstown Brewing Company Morningside Brands: Waymar Gin House
06/25/2026
Summer Social is TONIGHT! 🎉 Live music. Good drinks. You. Starting the summer and our year 20 celebration off right.
The party starts at 6 PM and we'd love to see you there.
Here’s what’s waiting for you:
🍹 Cocktails, mocktails & bites inspired by past festival posters
🎨 Silent auction featuring original fine art and unique experiences
🎶 Live music from Jeff Hulett and Jacob Church
🖌️ Artists in Action creating art in real time
📍 Ugly Art Co. | 635 Madison Ave.
🕕 6–9 PM | Silent auction ends at 8:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets just $40. Get yours online or at the door.
Share this with someone who's free tonight!
Sponsors: The Ugly Art Co. | Bar Limina | JEM | Kirby Wines & Liquors | Crosstown Brewing Company | Morningside Brands: Alma del Jaguar Tequila, Duck Club Bourbon, Waymar Gin House
Everyone loves being among the first. 🥇✨
Here's the thing: you can say you were there for the very first Summer Social...or you can miss out. And we don't want that!
Good news — you still have time to grab your spot. Just $40 and you're in the door.
That gets you 2 specialty drink tickets, small bites, beer, wine, live music, a rockin' silent auction, and art happening in real time.
🗓️ Tomorrow, June 25 | 6–9 PM | Ugly Art Co. | 635 Madison Ave.
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/summer-social-presented-by-riverartsfest
Sponsors: The Ugly Art Co. Bar Limina JEM Kirby Wines & Liquors Crosstown Brewing Company Morningside Brands: Alma del Jaguar Tequila Duck Club Bourbon Waymar Gin House
06/17/2026
Splash of color here. Wave of ink there. Grab a cocktail and watch it take shape.
🎨 Darlene Newman: Painting. Watercolor. Big. Bold. Joyful.
✍️ Derikah Scott: Lettering. Whimsical. Beautiful. Yours.
Summer Social is on! Our first-ever summer fundraiser featuring live music, craft cocktails and creative bites—plus two Memphis artists working right in front of you.
Darlene is an illustrator and painter known for colorful, whimsical work rooted in faith and positivity. Derikah is an art director, graphic designer, and lettering artist with nearly a decade of award-winning creative work.
Grab your tickets to Summer Social (going fast, by the way), and show your support for RiverArtsFest and our year-round work to bring artists like Darlene and Derikah to the classrooms and the community.
🗓️ Thursday, June 25 | 6–9 PM | Ugly Art Co. | 635 Madison Ave.
🎟️ Tickets just $40 at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/summer-social-presented-by-riverartsfest
Sponsors: The Ugly Art Co. , Bar Limina, JEM , Kirby Wines & Liquors Crosstown Brewing Company , Morningside Brands
06/12/2026
We're less than 2 weeks away from throwing our first ever summer party! ☀️
Summer Social is a fundraiser to support our year-round community and arts education programming. We hope you'll join us June 25 from 6–9 pm at Ugly Art Co.
Thanks to our culinary partners Bar Limina and JEM, you'll enjoy:
🍹 Curated cocktails, mocktails & bites inspired by beloved RiverArtsFest commemorative fine arts posters
🎶 Live music under the open sky by super talented Jeff Hulett and Jacob Church
🖌️ Artists in Action Darlene Newman and Derikah Scott showcasing their creativity in real time
🎉 And a summer evening celebration of 20 years of Memphis’ fine art festival
Summer Social. One ticket = a great night + a meaningful cause.
Tickets are going fast! Get yours today: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/summer-social-presented-by-riverartsfest
06/04/2026
We're kicking off RiverArtsFest's 20th anniversary with something new. Join us for our first Summer Social.
Low-key. High-fun. Memphis vibes.
Art for auction. Drinks and bites inspired by festival posters. Live music in a courtyard.
📆 Thursday, June 25 | Ugly Art Co. | 635 Madison Ave.
🎟 Tickets just $40 | Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/summer-social-presented-by-riverartsfest
All proceeds benefit the festival and our year-round free community and arts education programming.
Big cheers to our partners: The Ugly Art Co. Bar Limina JEM Crosstown Brewing Company Kirby Wines & Liquors
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