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View work from ‘The Artist’s Eye’
A reception will be held tonight, May 16, to meet the 21 local artists whose work is displayed in “The Artist’s Eye,” a celebration of nature as viewed through the eyes of the exhibit’s participating artists.
The open house will be held at First Christian Church, 650 McCallie Ave., from 5 to 8 p.m.
First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ has partnered with Jumpst/Art to bring more than 80 original, fine-art pieces to its emerging Palette to Table art gallery. There is a variety of mediums from which to choose, including paintings, mixed media, metal sculpture and photography in a range of prices.
The professional artists featured are donating a portion of their sales from this exhibit to the Chattanooga Community Kitchen.
The exhibit opened April 28 and continues through June 20. Other than tonight’s reception, the artwork is shown by appointment Monday through Friday or 9 a.m. to noon on Sundays.
Call 703-402-9862 more information.
RIVER GALLERY
A reception on Friday, May 17, will honor River Gallery’s featured artists for the months of May and June: sculptor Mike Roig p.m. May 21. Free. Dogs welcome. for and painter Edie Maney.
The reception will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. at the gallery, 400 E. Second St. Guests are invited to stroll to the Sculpture Garden to see Roig’s new kinetic sculpture.
Maney works all around her canvas to create a sense of becoming lost in the emotions created by the colors in her work.
“It is color that determines the shape, motion
DANCE PERFORMANCE
CHATTANOOGA BALLET — Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St. 423-265-0617, chattanoogaballet.net. “Le Papillon” and new works by guest choreographers, 2 and 8 p.m. May 18, 2 p.m. May 19. $12-$25.
FILM EVENTS
BOBBY STONE FILM SERIES and texture in the design and composition of my work,” she says in her artist statement. “I create sensually bold and commanding works with — Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com. Doors open one hour before showtime. $12 adults, $10 students/seniors. › May 25: “Us,” rated R, 3 and 7 p.m.
› May 26: “The Princess Bride,” rated PG, 2 and 6 p.m. FREE MOVIE NIGHT — Chester Frost Park, 2277 Gold Point Circle N., Hixson. Family film about half-human Arthur, who must embrace his destiny and watercolor, acrylics and mixed media on paper and canvas.
“By using plastic, scrapers and squeegees, in addition to brushes and palate knives, I am able to begin in a chaotic style before developing my focal point,” she says.
Roig works in Carrboro, North Carolina, where he and his wife, author-artist Clay Carmichael, maintain the Heartworks Studio.
“Working with steel satisfies me in a way that no other medium has,” Roig says in an artist’s statement on his website.
“It is tough and durable, yet malleable and open to infinite suggestion. It is heavy and obdurate, and yet can be made to express delicate movements of balance and grace. It can appear earthen and solid or be polished to light-refracting brilliance.
“My work follows the notions of my thoughts. I don’t often sketch ideas in advance … All I need is a hook, some mental picture of an interesting direction to explore and I begin,” Roig describes of his work.
For more information: 800-374-2923. become the protector of the ocean, 9 p.m. May 24. Rated PG-13. Concessions available. http://parks.hamiltontn.gov, 423-209-6892.
JEWISH FILM SERIES — Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace. 423-493-0270, www.jewishchattanooga.com. Twelfth annual Jewish Film Festival, 7:15 p.m. next five Wednesdays. May 22: “The
Tobacconist,” 90 minutes, German with English subtitles. Suitable for ages 16 and older. $8 per person, $3 for students with ID. Complimentary popcorn and soft drink.
EXHIBITS & EVENTS
ARTISAN DEPOT GALLERY — 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. Operated by Franklin County Arts Guild. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Sunday, 11 am.-5 p.m. Saturday (all times Central). 931-308-4130, www.franklincoarts.org.
› Student show, Rock Creek Elementary School, through May. Reception, 5 p.m. May 26.
› Member show by Andy Gay, through June 2.
› Community show, “Found in the Making,” through June 9.
› Student show, Winchester Wriggle Winners (all schools),
through June 30. ATHENS ARTS CENTER — 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. 423-745-8781, www.athensartscouncil. org. High School Art Show,
through May 17.
AVA GALLERY — Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, noon-5 p.m. Saturday. 423-265-4282, www.avarts.org.
› Solo watercolor exhibit, “Tender Layers,” by Arline Mann, Best in Show winner in juried member show,
through June 14. BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS ARTS ASSOCIATION —
420 W. Main St., Blue Ridge, Ga. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. 706-6322144,
www.blueridgearts. net. Spring Arts in the Park fine arts and craft festival at Downtown City Park of Blue Ridge, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
May 25-26. $5 weekend admission; free for children under 12.
BRAXTON MILL ARTISANS — 8717 Hixson Pike, Hixson. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 423-596-9217, chockert@comcast.net. Ongoing sale of donated artwork by artists to benefit Nickels for Nepal.
CAPTURE CLEVELAND PHOTO CONTEST — City of Cleveland’s second annual contest for amateur and professional photographers ages 12 and older, through June 30. Three categories: Downtown/Historic Buildings, Culture & Community and Nature/Parks & Recreation. $100 check to each
category winner. www.clevelandtn.gov/photocontest.
CHAPEL ART GALLERY — Second Presbyterian Church, 700 Pine St. Hours: 1-3 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday and by appointment. 423-266-2828. Proceeds from gallery sales support St. Matthew’s Shelter for Homeless Men. Multi Media Inspired Artists works on view.
CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY — 1001 Broad St. 423-643-7700, www.chattlibrary.org. Live demonstration of silk painting by Claire Vassort, noon-2 p.m. May 18. Her Silk & Shades classes as artist-in-residence are full, but visit chattlibrary.org/events for possible cancellations. CHATTANOOGA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE — 423-697-4400, www. chattanoogastate.edu. Student drawings, paintings and photographs on view in Center for Advanced Technology, Center for Engineering, Technology Arts & Sciences and Andrews Center Student Gallery, through May. THE CHATTERY — Chattanooga WorkSpace, 302 W. Sixth St., unless otherwise noted. 423-413-8978. Register (and see classes not listed here) at www.thechattery.org. › May 17: Make your own lipstick or lip gloss; play at blush bar, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Elea Blake Cosmetics and Color Studio, 831 Chestnut St. $50 includes snacks and adult beverage. Call 423-266-6222 to avoid EventBrite.com fees. › May 18: Beginner French, 10 a.m.-noon. $25.
› May 18: Introduction to Fluid Art, to learn how to create archival-quality artwork, 1-3 p.m., $45.
› May 21: Spring Garden Cocktails, 6-7:30 p.m. $35 includes take-home recipe cards.
CHIEF VANN HOUSE HISTORIC SITE — 82 Georgia Highway 225 N, Chatsworth, Ga. 706-695-2598, gastateparks.org/ChiefVannHouse.
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday (last tour begins at 4 p.m.). $5.50-$6.50.
› “Your Obedient Servant:
James Monroe’s 1819 Presidential Tour of the Southern States” exhibition, extended through May 23.
› Archaeology Day, with dig boxes, take-home clay activity and make-and-take brick activity, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 18. COMMUNITY ARTISTS LEAGUE — McMinn County Living Heritage Museum, 522 W. Madison Ave., Athens, Tenn. Awards reception for juried open show, noon-2 p.m. May 25. Information: Becky Pico, 423-508-5953.
ERLANGER GALLERY CORRIDOR — 975 E. Third St. www.erlanger.org/artsaterlanger. “Birds, Bees and Butterflies,” through Aug. 21. EXUM GALLERY & MEMORIAL GARDEN — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. Seventh St. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. 423-2668195, www.stpaulschatt.org. Opening reception for “Southern Appalachia Memories” by Jerry Pace, 5-7 p.m. May 17. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH — 650 McCallie Ave. 423-2674506, firstchristian-chat. com. “The Artist’s Eye: A Celebration of Nature,” by 21 local artists, through June 30. Opening reception, 5-8 p.m.
May 16. Benefits Chattanooga Community Kitchen. www. firstchristian-chat.com, www. JumpStartArt.net.
GALLERY AT BLACKWELL — Blackwell Automotive, 71 Eastgate Loop. Hours: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. 423-344-5643, www.chattanoogaphoto.org. Photographic Society of Chattanooga show, “Springtime in Chattanooga,” June 7-Oct. 4. Opening reception, 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 7. HART GALLERY — 110 E. Main St. 423-521-4707, www. hartgallerytn.com. Grief and Loss Art Expression Group, 9-11 a.m. each Thursday. $15 per session, due at arrival. Reservations required at least 24 hours in advance at www. EventBrite.com.
HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART — 10 Bluff View. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Tuesday; noon-5 p.m. Wednesday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $15 ages 18 and older. 423-267-0968, www.huntermuseum.org.
› Un/Folding With Paper, discussion of “Un/Folding” exhibition and hands-on paper activity led by local artist Carrie Pendergrass, 6-7 p.m. May 16. All experience levels welcome; no registration required. Regular admission.
› Special exhibition, “Alyson Shotz: Un/Folding,” through May 27.
› Richard Hunt: Graceful Fluidity,” through Aug. 11. IN-TOWN GALLERY — 26A Frazier Ave. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. 423-267-9214, www.intowngallery.com. “All-Member Show,” through May 30. MICHAEL’S FINE ARTS — 1325 Dug Gap Road, Dalton, Ga. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. 706-2788840, www.michaelsfinearts. com. “Line and Form” by Chattanooga region of Tennessee Watercolor Society, through
May 26.
MUSEUM CENTER AT FIVE POINTS — 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Admission: $5 adults, $4 students and seniors. 423-3395745, www.museumcenter. org. “The History of Sewing Machines,” through June 30.
NORTH RIVER CIVIC CENTER — 1009 Executive Drive, Suite 102, Hixson. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 423-870-8924. “Strong Women,” through May 31. PERSIAN RUG CO. — 917 E. 16th St. Hours: 3-7 p.m. Thursday-Friday, noon-7 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. www.stoveworks. org. “Dark Dreamt Days / Dreamt Days Dark / Days Dark Dreamt,” by more than a dozen artists in fourth exhibition in Stove Works’ satellite series, through June 9. PET POP — 5 Points Northshore, 328 Cherokee Blvd. Petcentric pop-up art show with art about and for pets,
through May 20. Benefits McKamey Animal Center.
RIVER GALLERY — 400 E. Second St. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday and by appointment. 423-265-5033, ext. 5; www.river-gallery.com.
› Abstract paintings by Edie Maney and sculpture by Mike Roig, through June 30.
› Plein air painting demonstration by Mississippi artist Dennis Heckler, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. May 25. UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH — University Archives and Special Collections, Sewanee, Tenn. www. sewanee.edu. “Sewanee’s Historic Houses,” through July 31.