Youth & Families
Plant a Passion for Art
Experience the arts and horticulture through engaging multigenerational programming. The Dixon offers something for everybody!
Ongoing Programs
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Mini Masters
ages 2-4
Introduce your little ones to the arts and nature with crafts, movement, and more.
Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:15AM
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Kaleidoscope Club
ages 5-9
Each week, participants will enjoy an art or horticulture project that sparks creativity and critical thinking.
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Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:00PM
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Project Pop-up
All Ages
Pop by the Dixon and enjoy art and garden activities designed for all ages!
Drop-In Program | FREE
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Girl Scout Badges at the Dixon
The Dixon Gallery and Gardens and Girl Scouts Heart of the South have teamed up to make it easy to earn a variety of badges at the Daisy, Brownie, Junior, and Cadette levels. Your troop will have fun learning about subjects ranging from painting to gardening while enjoying everything the Dixon has to offer.
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Youth Workshops
Ages 10-13
Saturday, May 31: Plein Air Pointillism Painting
Thursday, June 21: Cyanotype Tote Bags
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Dixon Art Camp 2025
Rising grades 1-8
General camp applications are now closed.
Las solicitudes generales para el campamento están cerradas.The Dixon Gallery and Gardens, in partnership with Memphis Shelby County Schools, will host its annual Dixon Art Camp—a free, week-long program for local students. The camp fosters creativity through hands-on art and horticulture activities, and special guest visits. It also connects families to their neighborhood museum and inspires students for future careers.
El Dixon Gallery and Gardens, en asociación con Memphis Shelby County Schools, organizará su campamento de arte anual, un programa gratuito de una semana para estudiantes locales. El campamento fomenta la creatividad a través de actividades prácticas de arte y horticultura, y visitas de invitados especiales. También conecta a las familias con su museo local e inspira a los estudiantes en sus futuras carreras.
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Project Grow (all ages)
all ages
Join us in the gardens for a hands-on activity for all ages! Learn something new about gardening and horticulture every month while getting your hands dirty.
Second Saturday of the month, 1:00 - 3:00PM
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FREE
Additional Activities
Family Scavenger Hunt
Looking for a challenge? Discover the Dixon with a fun scavenger hunt!
Toddler Tool Kit
Use this guide to explore colors and sounds in the Dixon gardens with your tiny tot!