UTC Cress Gallery Presents "fearless & resilient," With Lecture And Opening Reception Thursday

  • Monday, November 13, 2017
Cress Gallery of Art The University of Tennessee Chattanooga, in partnership with Chattanooga’s AIM Center, Inc., presents “fearless & resilient” with Ken Grimes, Laura Craig McNellis, and Dan Miller

In Gallery II, there will be a curated selection of works created by the emerging Artists of the AIM Center, Inc., Arts Program.

A lecture will be given by gallerist, artist and author Roger Ricco on Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Derthick Hall, Room 201, 624 Vine St.  Mr.
Ricco (2006 Diane Marek Visiting Artist) will discuss his research and experiences with Grimes, McNellis, Miller and other artists with disabilities.

An opening reception follows at the Cress in the lobby of the Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St. 

Shuttle service is available between UTC Fine Art Center and Derthick Hall; and is ADA accessible. Suggested parking for the lecture and opening reception: Lot #10, 5th and Palmetto Streets.

Parking is free daily after 5 p.m. in any UTC Lot not marked “24 hour reserved.”

Exhibition dates: Nov. 16 – Dec. 10
Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m.

The Cress and all its public events are open to the public. Admission is free.

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