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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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