Art

Gnomes and Phigments: the Art of Matt Dutton

Garrett Crowe — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:56:37 +0000

You've heard about things that go bump at the night, but what are those things? Artist Matt Dutton tries to answer that question.

"That's Just Who I Am": A Profile on Homeless Artist William Engerson

Garrett Crowe — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:07:28 +0000

William Engerson is an artist whose work has appeared at the Chattanooga Hart Gallery and exhibitions throughout the region. However, you can often find him at a Waffle House.

Team Artifact Brings New Art, Revitalized Studio To Duncan Avenue

Michael Edward Miller — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:34:16 +0000

Eric Smith's sculpture 'Fly Again, Baby Bird' was created with a real, tiny, mummified bird. It's just one unusual thing at Team Artifact's studio.

Hunter Museum Hosts Video Art Exhibition

Garrett Crowe — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:24:10 +0000

Until April 22nd, you can visit the Hunter Art Museum to witness their newest exhibition.

MakeWork's Inaugural 10x10 Artist Showcase Starts April 13th

Garrett Crowe — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:20:29 +0000

From April 13th to the 22nd, MakeWork will present the 10x10 Artist Showcase in Chattanooga as a part of the first annual Hatch Festival. According to MakeWork's Web site, the festival is hosting a "a 10 -day exhibition of 100 creative works. Streets, parking lots, parks, and abandoned buildings will become a medium to construct, innovate, and celebrate creativity." MakeWork's 10x10 will have showcases at Walnut Street Bridge, Ross' Landing, and Miller Plaza.

Local Homeless Art Exhibit at Chatt State Library

Garrett Crowe — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:22:06 +0000

From now until April 13th, you can visit the Augusta R. Kolwyck Library at Chattanooga State Community College and view a local homeless art exhibit. It features charcoal and oil portraits, fine knitting, and hand-made jewelry. The exhibit comes from Hart Gallery Tennessee, a local nonprofit gallery dedicated to homeless and non-traditional artists.

http://www.archive.org/download/HomelessExhibitAnA/3-22.mp3

Local Artist Awarded Creative Capital Grant

Garrett Crowe — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:13:44 +0000

Phillip Lewis is a UTC professor in the Art Department. He teaches courses in photography and video. Recently, he was awarded the Creative Capital Grant for his ongoing SYNONYM art project. According to Lewis, SYNONYM will explore an experimental drug rehabilitation program that appeared in the United States during the 1980s and 90s. Phillip Lewis talked to WUTC about his upcoming project and being awarded the Creative Capital Grant.

http://www.archive.org/download/PhillipLewisAnA/Garrett3-8.mp3

Chattanooga Resident Transforms Mugshots Into Fine Art

Garrett Crowe — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:25:04 +0000

Ron E. Ott finds mugshots taken in Hamilton County, Tennessee, and he renders the photographs into colorful comic-book styled portraits. He stopped by our studios recently and discussed what inspired him to start using mugshots as the basis for fine art. He calls his project Chattanooga Mugshots.