The Blues Foundation
Serves Atlanta by phone or online (based in Memphis, TN).
(901) 527-2583
The Blues Foundation is a Memphis, Tennessee group that protects blues history and supports blues musicians. It runs a blues museum and two relief funds for musicians in need. It also offers free health screenings at events, school programs, and youth scholarships.
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What they offer 10
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Blues Foundation membershipProgram
Anyone can join The Blues Foundation. Members get event news, a vote in the Blues Music Awards, discounts, and free museum entry. Youth under 21 can join free.
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Blues Hall of Fame MuseumService
A museum in Memphis about blues history and the people honored in the Blues Hall of Fame. It has 10 galleries with touchscreens, music, videos, and items like famous guitars.
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Blues in the SchoolsProgram
The Blues Foundation works with blues teachers and local blues societies to bring blues music lessons to children in their communities. The page offers resources for these programs.
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Generation BluesProgram
A scholarship fund for young blues musicians under 21. It helps pay for them to study an instrument at blues camps, workshops, and programs around the country.
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HART Fund (Handy Artists Relief Trust)Service
This fund helps blues musicians and their families who cannot afford health costs. It can cover medical and dental care and funeral or burial costs.
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HART Fund health screeningsService
The HART Fund gives free health checks to musicians at events during the year. Tests include blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and several others.
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Museum volunteer docentProgram
You can volunteer as a docent at the Blues Hall of Fame Museum in Memphis.
Events 2
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International Blues Challenge
Jan 19 – Jan 23, 2027
A yearly contest and music week on Beale Street in Memphis. Blues bands and solo or duo acts from around the world compete. The next one is January 19-23, 2027.
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Keeping the Blues Alive Awards
Date not announced
Awards that honor people and groups who help keep the blues going.
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