Professional Monster Mixer
Oct 20, 6 - 8 p.m.
Events
Join us for a spooky cocktail in celebration of Memphis's weird and wonderful creative professionals! This is a free fun mixer for professional monsters of all kinds hosted at Monster Market— a seasonal arts pop-up shop featuring 100+ local Memphis makers. Costumes encouraged!
Change My Mind | Memphis Hot Takes
Sept 16, 6 - 8 p.m.
Events
Come hear Memphis’ wildest hot takes defended live. Laugh, disagree, debate, and vote for the one that wins you over. Think you’ve got a Memphis hot take worth defending? Submit by September 9!
Collage Party: AAF Memphis Takeover
Wed. August. 26, 6 - 8 p.m.
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AAF Memphis is taking over this month’s Collage Party. Curated tunes by AAF Memphis board member Bryan Rollins, a Collage Button Making Station with board members Shelda Edwards and Lauren Holtermann, beer from Soul & Spirits, and snacks!
Morning Buzz
Wed. Feb. 4, 8 - 10 a.m.
Events
Touch base with your peers, meet our new members, and chat plans for the coming year over complimentary coffee and scones
The 2026 American Advertising Awards
Sat. Feb. 21, 6 - 9 p.m.
Events
Join us at the Pink Palace on Saturday, February 21 for a night honoring human creativity and AI— actual intelligence, that is!
College Student
Portfolio Review Day
Thurs, Nov 20
5 pm
5 pm
Events
Get ready to show off your creative work and get valuable feedback from top local advertising and design professionals!
THE UNKNOWN
Speaker Luncheon with Rachel Briggs
Thurs, Nov 6
11:45 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
Events
Join Memphis creatives for a spooky-season happy hour inside Monster Market, a pop-up gallery and shop featuring local artists and makers. Enjoy eerie tunes, local brews, and creative company in a space that’s equal parts artful and delightfully eerie.
Professional Monster Meet-Up
Spooky Happy Hour
Tues. Oct. 14,
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Events
Join Memphis creatives for a spooky-season happy hour inside Monster Market, a pop-up gallery and shop featuring local artists and makers. Enjoy eerie tunes, local brews, and creative company in a space that’s equal parts artful and delightfully eerie.
Opportunities Open Mic
Community engagement event
Thurs Sept. 18,
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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This open mic night-style happy hour spotlights local organizations who provide opportunities for creatives in Memphis— from residencies, grants, and initiatives, to networking events, classes, and internships.
Brand Blueprint
Personal Branding Workshop + Lunch
Thurs Aug 7,
11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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An engaging, hands-on workshop that helps small business owners understand what branding really is—and why it matters.
Industry Standard
Creative Summit No. 1
June 13, from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Events
AAF Memphis has assembled a powerhouse lineup of local experts—craftsmen of marketing and design—ready to share the tools, techniques, and insights that set them apart in a competitive market.
AAF Memphis
Spring Student Mixer
April 17, at 4 pm
Events
Thinking about a career in advertising? Join us at Harvest Creative to connect with professionals and get a real-world look at the industry.