Memphis Music Initiative Blog
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Memphis Music Initiative invests in youth through transformative music engagement, creating equitable
Memphis Music Initiative Blog
1M ago
At MMI, we're passionate about advocating for social justice and equity through the arts. From the More for Memphis project to he 2023 Mayoral Arts Forum and beyond, we engage in various advocacy efforts at local, state, and federal levels ..read more
Memphis Music Initiative Blog
1M ago
Summer's almost here in Memphis, and arts organizations are revving up for another exciting season of programming! For Memphis youth looking to create and connect this summer, there's no shortage of arts engagement opportunities. Scroll on for our ..read more
Memphis Music Initiative Blog
2M ago
Community lies at the heart of liberation. Our communities provide belonging, support, and shared identity. They’re spaces where people can come together to share experiences, resources, and strategies for resistance. Community is ..read more
Memphis Music Initiative Blog
2M ago
Last weekend, the MMI Works team hosted our first music recording workshop in partnership with the incredible team at Unapologetic. and Outerspace studios. The workshop was open to any Memphis-area high school current and aspiring musicians ..read more
Memphis Music Initiative Blog
3M ago
Since its inception in 2014, the MMI In-Schools program has connected Memphis’ most talented musicians with the next generation of creatives, supporting skill-building instruction and serving as examples of what it looks like to live and make ..read more
Memphis Music Initiative Blog
4M ago
The MMI Works Alumni Program is a space for young people to stay connected with MMI and their peers, gain professional development skills, and, most importantly, to dream. Each year, participants are asked to consider their interests, talents ..read more
Memphis Music Initiative Blog
6M ago
MMI’s Grantmaking & Capacity team recently traveled to San Juan, Puerto Rico for the 2023 Grantmakers in the Arts (GIA) Conference: Revisiting Pasts to Build the Future. This year’s conference was packed with sessions on advocacy work ..read more
Memphis Music Initiative Blog
7M ago
Earlier this month, the Partnership for Southern Equity (PSE) hosted its inaugural Southern Unity for Racial Justice & Equity (SURJE) Summit in Memphis. The SURJE Summit is a convening of national partners, allies, and friends for learning ..read more
Memphis Music Initiative Blog
8M ago
The MMI Works 2023 summer program may be over, but we're still vibing! This summer, the MMI Works interns explored and honed their creative disciplines to collaboratively write, direct, edit, and perform original music videos. The official premiere ..read more
Memphis Music Initiative Blog
8M ago
The MMI Works 2023 summer program may be over, but we're still vibing! This summer, the MMI Works interns explored and honed their creative disciplines to collaboratively write, direct, edit, and perform original music videos. The official premiere ..read more