Memphis Originals Art Exhibition

On view April 1-30 in the Visitors Center Gallery

Reception: April 8, 5-7 pm

Ron Olson

Local personality and radio legend, Ron Olson, now adds ‘artist’ to his profile! Ron has been on Memphis radio for decades and continues to do his top rated, morning show on 104.5 the River.

Ron’s funky, folk art style ties Memphis and it’s music together!

From Sun Records, to Beale Street, to BB King and Elvis – it’s about the South, it’s about the Soul, and definitely about Rock’n Roll!!!

Most recently, Ron was inducted into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame! And this year, he celebrates his 50th year on Memphis radio! For the last 10 years, Ron has been the featured artist for the Live at the Garden concerts at the Memphis Botanic Garden. He has a new permanent guitar in the Garden, near the stage.

For more information on Ron Olson Art, visit ronolsonmemphis.com

David Lynch

David Lynch is a professional Memphis artist who feels the heart & soul of this great city in every brushstroke. Each painting radiates flow and rhythm, like the Mississippi River and our music. David creates pieces that skew the usual, everyday scenery and capture the bold energy of Memphis.

A few of the patrons David works with include: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, STAX, Grizzlies Foundation, LeBonheur, MLKF, The Orpheum, etc, as well as illustrating two children’s books: Goodnight Memphis & Goodnight 30A.

Michael Donahue

“I basically began taking photos when they handed me a throw-away camera at the Commercial Appeal and told me I had to start taking my own party photos. They weren’t sending a photographer with me anymore. I continued to take my own photos when I started at the Memphis Flyer and Memphis magazine. I began taking photos of my horses, Tex and Cheyenne, during the pandemic lockdown. I’ve just kept taking photos of them whenever something captures my eye: whether it’s them in the snow, in the early morning light, or just eating hay.”