UrbanArt Commission

UrbanArt Commission (UAC) is a non-profit organization committed to creating opportunities for artists and neighborhoods to connect and shape spaces through public art. 

UAC aspires for art to be integral to a thriving and equitable Memphis.  For this to be true, UAC believes two key components are critical:  Artists must be supported in advancing their careers and recognized as creative problem solvers.  People most directly impacted by arts programming must be involved in identifying the goals and structure of those programs.  UAC believes in the power of creative expression and its potential to unlock opportunity, and transform places. 

Our three pillars are:  Community Engagement, Artistic Excellence, and Sustainable Impact.