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Art Inside and Out on Main this Friday Night Thursday, June 25, 2009
If you’ve been on Main Street in the last few weeks, you’ve probably noticed a few changes. New outdoor art pieces by talented regional sculptors — some of whom are MakeWork recipients — have been popping up all over our street, with more to come.
This Friday night from 4-7 pm, you can attend two cool arts kick-off events in one fell swoop. First, the second installment of Public Art Chattanooga’s Art on Main will dedicate seven sculptures by seven different artists in a juried exhibition on display for the next 18 to 24 months. Additionally, this is the inaugural evening of Last Fridays on Main, a 5 to 7 pm summer-long gallery hop of the Southside which will take place on the last Friday of every month.
From Jim Collins’ pack of stainless steel Dalmatians to Frances McDonald’s collaborative obelisk expressing local homeless people’s concept of “home,” this new outdoor sculpture collection promises a fresh variety of perspectives and mediums to continue visually enriching our neighborhood where the likes of John Petrey and Rey Alfonso began. Add to that jewelry at Ignis Gallery, furniture at Area 61, and paintings at Gallery 1401, and everyone is bound to find something to suit their fancy.
These two opening receptions will be accompanied by a renaissance of Southside talent, with an eclectic mix of entertainment from the Howard High School Band, Spectrum Jazz Band, and aerial dancer Amy Powell.
Tomorrow night, head down to Main Street and stroll your way through the many galleries and art shops that will be open to showcase their various work. Then, call a local number on your cell and get a guided tour of the outdoor art on foot, or sit back and relax in a $5 horse-drawn carriage ride. And be sure to stop by CreateHere for wine, beer, and light refreshments provided by local bars and eateries.
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Talk Shop with Springboard Graduate Aaron Cabeen Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Ever fallen in love with a heart pine tabletop at The Terminal? If your answer is yes, you’ll probably want to free up some afternoon time on your calendar tomorrow. From 3-6 pm, the one-man custom furniture shop Cabeen Originals will be spraying the dust off the sawhorses and opening his doors for a ribbon-cutting and some light refreshments. For a chance to meet craftsman Aaron Cabeen and get a peek at what he’s working on, stop by Suite 333 in the Small Business Development Center at 100 Cherokee Blvd. For more information or to see a portfolio of Cabeen’s work, visit www.cabeenoriginals.com.
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ArtsMove Deadline: Thursday, June 25 Tuesday, June 23, 2009
CreateHere is pleased to announce that the first deadline for ArtsMove is this Thursday, June 25. This innovative relocation incentive offers up to $2,500 to cover moving expenses, and an opportunity to join a creative community flourishing in the Scenic City.
Phases I-III of ArtsMove helped bring 25 working artists into five neighborhoods throughout Chattanooga’s urban core. Their contribution to our city’s revitalization has been invaluable, their commitment to the arts community unquestionable.
ArtsMove Phase IV encompasses a larger swath of the city—a 3.5 mile radius around downtown, in fact—and we hope the evolution of this program will help us bring even more creatives to Chattanooga’s vibrant arts community.
Full- and part-time artists working in diverse mediums are encouraged to apply for this relocation incentive. Applications are assessed on a bi-monthly basis. Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), or visit the application online for more information.
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2020 Vision: YPAC Summit Tomorrow Thursday, June 18, 2009
Where will you be in ten years? That’s exactly the question that tomorrow’s 2020 YPAC Summit will ask of the entire Chattanooga region. From 2 pm on, local young professionals from a variety of disciplines will come together to envision the people who’ll fill their shoes a decade from now.
The Summit will begin with a visit from Mayor Littlefield, followed by a series of breakout sessions covering topics from economics and entrepreneurialism to community affairs. Our very own Creative Strategist and Co-Founder Josh McManus will be sitting on the 4 pm “Plugging into your Community” discussion panel. At 5, Former President of Lyndhurst Foundation Jack Murrah will deliver a keynote address, followed by a casual afterparty at The Foundry. Chattanooga Stand surveys will be available throughout the Summit for participants to easily jot down their visioning ideas.
Anyone and everyone is invited to come and contribute to this intriguing glimpse into the future of our city. Tickets are available for $25 on the YPAC website.
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A Delicious Week with The Main Street Farmer’s Market Tuesday, June 16, 2009
If you love food, you’re going to be spending a lot of time on Main Street this week. Starting at 4 pm tomorrow, Chattanooga’s area farms, restaurants, and green enthusiasts are bridging the gap between the farm and the city for the New Food Economy Week. Wednesday to Wednesday — June 16 to June 24 — Main Street’s Farmer’s Market will be taking over the Southside with a week full of fun and fulfilling agricultural festivities.
Starting with a dedication at the market’s new location on the corner of Main St and Williams, every day promises a new foodie adventure.
Thursday, catch an outdoor flick about a singing moonshiner, hosted at Neidlovs.
Friday, head to Green|Spaces to chat about kimchee and wine with the legendary chef and author of Wild Fermentation, Sandor Katz.
Saturday, enjoy a delicious Neidlovs breakfast at Greenlife followed by a trip out to Sequatchie Cove, where you’ll get a tour of the farms and a “cheese tasting and sensory evaluation workshop” with cheese connoisseur Nathan Arnold.
Talk Slow Food over a few microbrews at the Terminal on Monday night, and then bring a dish out to Crabtree for a potluck farm tour on Tuesday.
New Food Economy Week is not only an effort to teach people about the benefits of eating fresh and buying local, it’s also an initiative to get the word out about the Main Street Farmer’s Market.
“If our farms can have a successful market place, then it enables them to continue to exist and to protect the land they farm from the ravishes of uncontrolled growth in the rural areas around us,” says organizer Trae Moore. “Our dollars spent on local food is a vote of support for healthier rural landscapes and a healthier earth in general.”
For more information on the New Food Economy Week or The Mains Street Farmer’s Market, visit http://mainstfarmersmarket.com/.
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