MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- More than 100 artists from across the country spent the weekend in Memphis working to beautify the city. Paint Memphis hosted its 10th annual Paint Festival in the Glenview Neighborhood. Executive Director Karen Golightly said the event provides people access to artwork by allowing artists to show off their work on large-scale murals throughout the neighborhood. "A lot of times the neighbors from these areas may not go to a museum or gallery," Golighty said. "But we want to bring art to the streets so that they can see every day." Groups rally for ‘environmental justice’ in southwest Memphis Using one spray can at a time, artists are showing off their talents in the area of Lamar Avenue and Willett Street. "Where all of my inspiration comes from in all of my pieces is trying to find my inner child," said Alabama artist Emma Gilbert. "I like playing with light sources and fabric but also have a moody color palette." Gilbert's mural is one of many created during this year's Paint Festival. Artists paint murals around Memphis during the annual Paint Festival.Artists paint murals around Memphis during the annual Paint Festival.Artists paint murals around Memphis during the annual Paint Festival.Artists paint murals around Memphis during the annual Paint Festival. Golighty told WREG that they usually visit different communities each year but this is the second time they've decided to bring the festival to this location. "Part of it (the murals) had been covered up by the city. Some of it had been tagged," Golighty said. "So, we really wanted to revamp it and make it look amazing again." In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Jose Valverde spent days working on a painting of Elvis and Mexican actor and singer, Pedro Infante. Non-profit hosts walk-a-thon to raise awareness about domestic violence "I always wondered what it would have been if they ever collaborated together," Valverde said. "There's a lot of Latino artists in Memphis that are not showcased on a daily basis." This is Valverde's seventh year participating in the festival and he said that with every stroke of a paintbrush, the festival is helping to bridge the gaps between communities and cultures. "I think that representation, as you know, is always the best way of telling people that you're here and you're part of the community, too," Valverde said. "And this is what it's all about. Community." To learn more about Paint Memphis, click here.