The ART of Healing
Mending Arts is a collaborative initiative that lives at the intersection of arts education and art therapy—where creativity becomes a powerful force for healing, self-expression, and growth.
In partnership with treasured cultural institutions such as the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, the Orpheum Theatre, and the Brooks Museum of Art, we proudly support and elevate programs that:
- Provide therapeutic arts experiences to help youth navigate trauma, grief, and life transitions
- Offer creative education that fosters expression in underserved and at-risk communities
- Launch targeted initiatives that address specific challenges with measurable, lasting impact
The IMPACT through targeted programs
Through Mending Arts, we work with leading cultural organizations to expand and sustain arts-based healing for young people across Memphis:
Memphis Symphony Orchestra
A pilot residency at Stax Academy placed world-class orchestra members in classrooms to teach weekly music sessions, with great success. Now, expansion is needed.
Goal: Extend the program to more schools and introduce music therapy to enrich emotional and educational outcomes.
Our Role: We’re funding a new residency at Collegiate School, integrating music therapy for the first time—a pilot for broader implementation.
Learn more about the Memphis Symphony Orchestra.
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
The loss of sponsorship jeopardized two annual art therapy classes for youth coping with trauma.
Goal: Sustain and expand these critical programs to reach more students.
Our Role: We’re preserving the existing sessions and funding two new classes specifically for students at PURE Academy, reigniting a valued partnership and paving the way for further support.
Learn more about the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.
Orpheum Theatre
The Orpheum’s Mending Hearts summer camp supports grieving children through 8th grade, but lacks programming for older teens.
Goal: Establish an alumni program to continue support and healing beyond middle school.
Our Role:
- Year 1: Fund the staff time needed to build the alumni initiative
- Years 2–3: Support the program’s rollout, using storytelling and theater to guide ongoing emotional healing. The model is based on proven frameworks tailored to this age group.
Learn more about Orpheum Theatre of Memphis.
The Power of PARTNERSHIP
Trauma often hides in plain sight—unnoticed until it becomes overwhelming. In those moments, finding help can feel impossible. That’s why partnerships like ours matter. When you join Mending Arts, you help amplify a vital message: support is available, and no one has to face hardship alone.
Become a funding partner and be part of a city-wide movement that uses creativity to build community, nurture healing, and offer hope during difficult times.
We believe strong partnerships are built on meaningful connection. That’s why we offer a curated benefits package designed to engage your organization in ways that reflect your values and level of involvement.
Partner Benefits May Include:
- Arts Access for Your Team – Enjoy discounted or complimentary tickets to the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Orpheum Theatre, Brooks Museum, and more
- Exclusive Cultural Experiences – Invitations to private previews, artist meet-and-greets, and partner-only gallery events
- Recognition & Visibility – Show your support through co-branding, media exposure, and public acknowledgment at community events
To Partner with us in supporting these instrumental programs, please contact:
Tim Rollins
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Cushman & Wakefield | Commercial Advisors
Mobile: +1 404 735 3626
trollins@commadv.com