Several Chattanooga art galleries are participating in Artists Sunday 2024, Dec. 1 – the Sunday after Thanksgiving – hosting events to spotlight artists, creators and makers during the holiday shopping season.
Organizers said, "Artists Sunday falls annually between Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, and is a day dedicated to encourage shoppers to purchase with artists and give something special, unique and hand-crafted during the holiday season. It is a national program founded in 2020 by creatives in Austin, Tx.
to support local artists, spread awareness and appreciation for the culture that artists create and the impact they have on our communities, while adding expression and beauty to our lives.
"These local art galleries – Area 61 Gallery, Association for Visual Arts, In-Town Gallery and River Gallery – will be open on Sunday, Dec. 1 and are hosting featured artists shows, artist demonstrations and more for you to enjoy while you browse and shop the many one-of-a-kind original creations. Each galleries and arts organization will have information about their Artists Sunday events and hours on their website or social media sites."
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here for a map of the locations.