More than 500 communities across the country - including Chattanooga - are championing their local artists this holiday season, during Artists Sunday on the Sunday after Thanksgiving.
The Artists Sunday concept was launched nationwide in 2020 out of the creative epicenter of Austin Texas. It is dedicated to supporting local artists and recognizing the impact they have in enriching our lives, communities, and the economy. Keeli Crewe, co-owner of Area 61 Gallery, said, “I learned about Artists Sunday too late last year to coordinate our local galleries. But this year most of our local galleries and Art120 (a local arts nonprofit creating educational arts activities for under-served communities within a 120-mile radius of Chattanooga) were all excited to schedule events to coincide with Artists Sunday 2021.”
Local participants for Artists Sunday, Nov. 28:
Area 61 Gallery (City Center) hours 12-6 pm – holiday giftables, Sculpture Demo with Bob Fazio 1-5pm
AVA – Association for Visual Arts (Northshore) hours 12-6 pm – All Member Salon Show
Gallery 1401 (Southside) hours 12-5 pm – featured artist show DeVon, plus the work of 40+ gallery artists
In-Town Gallery (Northshore) hours 12-5 pm – All Member Holiday Show
River Gallery (Bluff View Arts District) 1-5 pm – featured artists Mark Chatterley, Scott E. Hill, & Tatiana Hill
Art120 at Cooper’s Alley (7th between Market & Cherry) 11-5 pm Local art, food, & performance pop-up