Nonprofit Tour: Dixon Gallery and Gardens

Join us for a special behind-the-scenes experience at Dixon Gallery & Gardens, one of Memphis’s most cherished cultural treasures. This tour invites business owners and community leaders to discover the beauty, innovation, and impact of this unique nonprofit.

Why Attend?

A Legacy of Giving and Cultural Enrichment
Founded in 1976 when philanthropists Hugo and Margaret Dixon bequeathed their Georgian-style residence, art collection, and meticulously planned gardens to the city, Dixon Gallery & Gardens has served as a vibrant hub for culture and community ever since.

Exceptional Art Meets Lush Gardens
Explore a compact yet powerful collection of over 2,000 objects, featuring French and American Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces—think Monet, Renoir, Cassatt, and a renowned display of 18th-century German porcelain.

Wander through the enchanting 17‑acre grounds, designed with English park sensibilities—formal garden rooms, woodland paths, a cutting garden, a greenhouse, and seasonal exhibitions that are as educational as they are visually stunning.

Free Admission—Built for Community Access
Thanks to its “free-for-good” model, Dixon remains accessible to all—fueling creativity, well-being, and cultural connection across generations. Its rich community outreach includes programs like yoga, meditation, bilingual book clubs, and school programs—making art and education inclusive and vibrant.

What to Expect

• Guided walk through both the gallery and garden spaces

• Insights into the history, architecture, horticulture, and educational impact

• Highlights of Dixon’s development—from modest residence to beloved cultural institution

• Opportunities to engage with the nonprofit community and discover ways to partner and support