Completed Projects

Through the Neighborhood Art Initiative, seniors in the Cherokee Heights Civic Club created five signs to mark the entrances of their celebrated South Memphis neighborhood. These permanent aluminum signs and new gateway sign, installed at the Cherokee Library, honor the historic past, vibrant present, and thriving future of the Cherokee Heights Neighborhood.

Alcenia’s, in partnership with UAC, MMDC, DMC, and Memphis Tourism, commissioned artist Larry Walker to create an exterior wall mural that pays tribute to the restaurant’s roots celebrating it’s rich cultural history and bright future as a pillar in the Pinch District!

South Point Grocery, in partnership with Cynthia Ham Interiors and UAC, commissioned artists Carl E. Moore, Emily C. Thomas, and Khara Woods to create three murals that highlight themes of culture, community, and farm-to-table all while paying homage to the rich history of the historic building they have repurposed to increase community access to fresh produce and essential goods.

Through the Neighborhood Art Initiative, the HUG Park Friends and artist Jamond Bullock created a vibrant new mural to greet swimmers at Gooch Park pool.

UAC and the City of Memphis commissioned Memphis-based artist Terry Lynn to create a series of three sculptures that reflect the history of the South City neighborhood and its connection to the Memphis Heritage Trail.

Porter-Leath, in partnership with TONE and UAC, commissioned artists Daria Davis, Juan Rojo, and Sarai Payne to create indoor murals that highlight themes of partnership, connection, family, neighborhoods, and home while paying homage to the rich history and tradition of both supporting organizations and the academy’s home in the Orange Mound community.