Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

An evening honoring bold beginnings, close mentorship, and the conviction that Memphis MCA’s impact began early and continues today. James Lee House is not only a supporter of the exhibition, but it was also the original home to what eventually became the Memphis College of Art. Menu Family Style Selections • Espresso honey glazed lamb chops, rosemary za’atar spiced pecan dust, pineapple papaya butter, pickled cucumber beet petite herb salad • Tuna agua chile, Hawaiian tuna, heirloom tomato lime

A tribute to the era of permanence and expansion after the move to Rust Hall in 1959, when the school’s presence grew and its influence became central to Memphis’ creative life. Menu Family Style Selections • Shaved nectarine, manchego, pomegranate & arugula salad, marcona almonds, candied citrus, arbequin • Applewood Faroe Island Salmon, creole mustard white wine honey parsley glaze, blueberry apricot orange relish, citrus gremolata, toasted pine nuts • Ricotta herb fritters with pea and mint d

Presented in conjunction with Memphis College of Art, 1936 to 2020: An Enduring Legacy, Legacy at the Table is a three-part seated dinner series that is both a fundraiser and celebration. These evenings both honor an institution that shaped generations of artists and strengthened Memphis’ cultural identity, as well as celebrate what will always be at the heart of our city’s art museum: local art and local artists. Each dinner is crafted and presented by acclaimed chef and MCA graduate Karen Carr

A celebration of experimentation, collaboration, and creative risk taking, honoring the artists who carried Memphis forward and the community MCA fostered across generations. Menu to be announced April 15, 2026. TICKET PRICING Dinner: $200 Members: $150 VIP: $300 MemberVIP : $250 Join Art Club today for special pricing (available immediately). WHY ATTEND Because local art matters, and Memphis is stronger when we celebrate it together. Legacy at the Table is for patrons, collectors, alumni, and c