Six Reasons You Should Go to the East Buntyn Art Walk 2015

Six Reasons You Should Go to the East Buntyn Art Walk 2015

This coming Saturday (April 18) the neighborhood of East Buntyn will host their annual Art Walk in the area bordered by Central, Southern, Highland, and Greer. 

EAST BUNTYN WINE GLASSES 2015

I'm giving away a pair of Art Walk wine glasses (which allows you to drink for free at the event) and some Memphis art courtesy of Penny Lane Boutiqe. If you want to win, leave me a comment on this post telling me why you're going to the East Buntyn Art Walk. Do this before tomorrow (Thursday) morning at 9:30 a.m., and I'll pick a winner then. Congrats to Julie for winning the contest!

The Art Walk is from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and is totally free to attend. Here are six reasons you should go.

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1. Local art. Dozens local artists and artisans will have their work on display in the yards of East Buntyn residents. You can see specific examples on the East Buntyn Art Walk Facebook page. Looking for something in particular? Stop by St. James Church first to pick up a map. 

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2. Family and pet friendly. Pack up the little ones, grab a friend, and put the pup on a leash, because the East Buntyn Art Walk is an outdoor festival that welcomes all the members of your family. 

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Photo via Say Cheese food truck on Facebook. 

3. Wine and Food trucks. When you arrive at the fest, head to St. James Church first and purchase a spiffy wine glass for $10, then head to the booths to for free wine and appetizers. Walk, sip, repeat. 

If you work up a bigger appetite after all that shopping and sipping, head back to St. James Church for dinner at several food trucks (listed here). 

4. Bidding wars. Don't forget to bid at the silent auction. All proceeds go towards costs of putting on the ArtWalk. 

5. Live music. This year, enjoy tunes from up-and-coming local artists Nora Tucker, Creepy Neighbors, and Tequila Mockingbird. Read more about the music here.

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6. Go local. The East Buntyn Art Walk is about as local as you can get. The residents of the area are lending their yards and homes for local artists to use as galleries, the event is free (including the booth artists!), and everyone from across Memphis is welcome. 

Don't be afraid to strike up a conversation and find out what the folks in this little pocket of Memphis. This is the type of "get out of your own neighborhood" thing I'm always encouraging us to do. 

Go there:

East Buntyn Art Walk 2015
Between Central and Southern, Highland and Greer (St. James Church is the headquarters)

Saturday, April 18 (rain date: April 19)
2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
free to enter
eastbuntynartwalk.com

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Amanda
I will be going to get the kids out of the house and to see some cool local art!
April 15, 2015 9:17am
Sheryl Shelton
I'm going to the East Byntyn Art Walk because I LOVE getting out and around town to see what all my great city has to offer!
April 15, 2015 9:17am
Molly Polatty
I want to see what fabulous creative artwork is available from the artists.
April 15, 2015 9:36am
Emily Cashman
Why would you not go to this event!! I'm going to support local artist, have a GREAT outing with friends, support the Buntyn Neighborhhod and just plain have fun!! Oh and the food trucks are also an added awesome bonus, edible art as I like to call it!
April 15, 2015 9:37am
Crystal
I would love to win the wine glasses and art.  Either way, I'm going on Saturday for the music, local art, and WINE!
April 15, 2015 9:45am
Kaitlin Edwards
I'm going because I love art and I support being local!
April 15, 2015 9:50am
Lacey
I'm going because I love local art and any opportunity to be outdoors in the spring in Memphis!
April 15, 2015 9:54am
Jessica
I am going because I would some free wine!!! For my depression haha, and I love supporting local art 
April 15, 2015 10:08am
Barbie
I'm looking forward to finding some local art!
April 15, 2015 10:14am
Ashley
...because Tequila Mockingbird has got to be the coolest name ever for a band.
April 15, 2015 10:19am
Holly Whitfield

Ashley, I have to agree.

April 15, 2015 10:22am
Katie Detroit
I am going to the art walk because I love Memphis and I love local! These kind of events are what makes Mempgis the city that it is!
April 15, 2015 10:26am
Rachel Scribner
We are coming to Memphis Friday night from Tupelo to see Eddie Money at the Cook Convention Center-- I was looking for something fun and local for us to do Saturday and this looks like so much fun-- Thanks for sharing 
April 15, 2015 10:41am
Erin Janofski
I'm going to experience an area of Memphis that I haven't yet!
April 15, 2015 10:42am
Julie
I'm going because I'm thrilled to be living back in Memphis, it's spring and green out, I'm guaranteed to bump into new and old friends, and I've actually got tax refund money burning a hole in my pocket and I'd love to buy myself a piece of local art for Mother's Day! Cheers! 
April 15, 2015 10:55am
Joel
I'm sadly moving out of Memphis soon so I'm trying enjoy every last thing that the city has to offer. This looks like a lot of fun and some wine glasses and art would be some great memorabilia to take with me as I leave!
April 15, 2015 11:04am
Valerie
I've never even heard of this and it sounds like a blast! I'll go just because I can!
April 15, 2015 11:09am
Micah
I have a friend coming to Memphis this weekend, and I'm bringing him to the art walk to show him some of the cool local art Memphis has to offer.
April 15, 2015 11:30am
Jill
this sounds awesome and my designer hubby would love it!!!
April 15, 2015 11:43am
Beverly
Heard about this event several years ago.  Now, im finally getting to attend!
April 15, 2015 12:03pm
Tiff
WINE. And because I really do love this big little city.
April 15, 2015 12:21pm
Stephanie
..because the Artwalk is full of everything I love... art, wine, food, music, and local connections!
April 15, 2015 12:22pm
Caitlin Allen
We'd like to go because we have never gone before!
April 15, 2015 12:31pm
Holly Whitfield

Rachel, aboslutely! Be sure to check out the calendar and my Friday morning post for more Memphis weekend ideas.

April 15, 2015 12:55pm
Elizabeth Colhoun
Love and support local Memphis artist!! 
April 15, 2015 1:19pm
Kari
I graduate in 3 weeks and will be leaving memphis after growing to love it over the last 4 years- this has been on my bucket list, finally going to check it off.
April 15, 2015 1:22pm
Robin G
I will be there! I live in one of the neighborhoods. This is a great event!
April 15, 2015 2:26pm
Ben
Today is my Mom's 76th birthday, so the East Buntyn Art Walk will be the perfect endcap to her "Birthday Week"!
April 15, 2015 2:50pm
Sarah
I'll be going to buy art for my new house in midtown!
April 15, 2015 2:54pm
Rebecca Bond
I live in this neighborhood and I am going to support my local community!
April 15, 2015 3:08pm
Laura Cunningham
That's my picture of the bridges. You can find that one and more Memphis-themed art this weekend at 530 Alexander! 
April 15, 2015 3:22pm
Tessa
Me and the wife will be there, becsuse art, food trucks and wine are wonderful together. 
April 15, 2015 3:34pm
Caroline Carrico
I'll be taking my in-laws to see a side of Memphis they haven't experienced yet.
April 15, 2015 4:08pm
Amber Colvin
I'm going because: 1) my best friend lives in that neighborhood and it's great! 2) I like art, food, wine, and music, so there ya go. 3) Any band called Creepy Neighbors is alright with me!
April 15, 2015 4:32pm
Melissa
A Saturday afternoon full of amazing local art, wine, and food trucks. It doesn't get any better right!
April 15, 2015 5:25pm
Gina Anderson
Yay!!!  I'm off this Saturday so I can go!!!!  Can't wait!!  I hope the weather is nice...
April 15, 2015 6:34pm
Amy Treadway
I'm going because, being relatively new to Memphis, I have never been.
April 15, 2015 6:35pm
Lindsey
I'm going because I love to see all of local art!!
April 15, 2015 6:48pm
Maude
Because it is fun!
April 15, 2015 7:17pm
MamiW
I'm going because I happened to meet one of the local artists and he told me about the fun event (that I didn't know about). My kids will love it for sure!
April 15, 2015 7:34pm
Taylor
I will be attending because I love wine and I will receive extra credit in one of my classes :)
April 15, 2015 8:03pm
Katelyn
I'll be there with the hubby and toddler! We've been every year and love the art walk! I got some very cute locally made jewelry last year and hope to spot some this year, too!
April 15, 2015 9:18pm
Amy
I'm going to the art walk to look at art with my sweet dogs!
April 15, 2015 9:26pm
Eileen
I'll be bringing my daughter out for a day of fun!  
April 15, 2015 9:52pm
Thomas Adams
I will be going because I would not have known about this if not for your blog. I have lived in Memphis my whole life and am an artist. I cannot wait to attend With my pup!
April 15, 2015 10:16pm
Jobeth
Art...wine...music...food... What more do you need in life?!? That's why I'm going!
April 15, 2015 11:05pm
Kris O
I'm going so my little boys can dance to live music! 
April 16, 2015 12:00am
Crystal Walker
Walk, drink, see, repeat! 
April 16, 2015 12:26am
christine
Spring is in the air, there is nothing more enjoyable than getting out of the house, with the kids, where we can walk and have fun together. The art will make interesting conversations and who knows we just might get to bring some home too! Local is the most rewarding imo
April 16, 2015 1:13am
Hanna
Sounds like a super fun event  (though not outside of my neighborhood since I live on Greer...) I will be attending for some great food, art, and wine!
April 16, 2015 5:30am