Explore and discover the healing power of nature and creativity!
WELCOME TO ARKWINGS
Arkwings, is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit in Frayser, Memphis, TN promoting spiritual, emotional, and physical health and well-being through transformative, interactive programming designed to positively impact the lives of inner-city youth and families, as well as to provide wellness resources and outdoor experiences to other organizations and institutions. We offer a wide range of free resources surrounding wellness through arts + nature.
OUR COMMITMENT TO WELLNESS
Our mission is to promote mind, body, and spirit wellness through the healing power of arts and nature.
About
Arkwings is located on 17 acres of beautiful green space in the Frayser community of Memphis, TN.
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We promote mind, body, and spirit wellness through arts and nature programs, including our outdoor Art Yard, indoor Community Galleries, and year-round activities, inside and out.
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Spending time in nature is healing, as is exploring creative ways to express yourself. At Arkwings, you'll find all the space, time an encouragement you need to find your own sense of wellness.
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Come on out to relax, renew, and restore!
ART YARD
The Art Yard at Arkwings is open seven days a week and free to the public. It is an interactive series of five outdoor creativity stations that feature different activities for children and adults alike. One could paint on the community mini mural, share thoughts and feelings at the poetry tree, make music at the rhythms of nature circle, build a gnome home at hobbit town, or pick herbs and seeds from the community garden.
We hope to see you soon!
Reach out via our Contact Form to schedule a time to come
or just come and go as you please.
All are welcomed!
GALLERY
OUR TEAM
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Check out our upcoming community events!
SNEAKNIK 2023
Sept. 23
5 - 8pm
You're invited to The Art Yard for our first-ever SNEAKNIK event, the sneaker ball with a picnic vibe! We're honoring Arkwings' 30th year with an evening of casual fun, food, libations and celebration.
Ticketed Event
Click Here for more info.
FLAF 2023
Oct. 21
11am - 4pm
Our 5th Annual Frayser Local Arts Festival at Arkwings!
FLAF is a celebration of local talents, encompassing ALL forms of art, specifically featuring creative community performers, artists, and artisans. The festival includes a month-long visual arts exhibit throughout the Arkwings house, all-day performances in the Labyrinth, an Artisan Market with a variety of handmade items, outdoor Creativity Stations, food trucks, and more, all in a safe, familiar neighborhood space.
Free Event
Click Here To Sign Up To
Perform, Vend & Volunteer
We would love to host you, your family, your business, and your creative ventures here at Arkwings!
Please use our Contact Form below to inquire.
OUR TEAM
Dr. John McCall
Founder/President
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Dr. Rick Thomas
Associate Director
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Sharon McCall
Secretary
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Dr. Mia Earl
Treasurer
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Dr. Julie Richardson
Lurlynn Franklin
Devin Kirkland
Jeanelle Jones
Somijah Archer
Teddy King
Beverly Anderson
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Jana Wilson
Executive Director
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James Butler
Onsite Manager
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CONTACT US
2034 James Rd. | Memphis, TN 38127
Tel: 901-240-4668
info@arkwings.org
Contact Form:
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS + SUPPORTERS
