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Untitled (Lumps) by Chris Scarborough, Graphite on Paper
Accessing the Artist’s Brain: Drawing as Metaphor
July 8 - August 22, 2009
Reception: Friday, August 7, 5:30-8pm
In this exhibition of works on paper, the AVA gallery will serve as a metaphor for the artist’s brain, according to Jeffrey Morton, professor of art at Covenant College. Morton, who served as curator for the show, was inspired by a 1984 installation at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, in which the artist Jonathan Borofsky exhibited a series of large-scale self-portrait sculptures that served as symbolic representations of the artist. “There is something special about the drawings of an artist, and it seems to me that when I view such drawings, I have an immediate access to the thoughts and mind of the artist,” Morton said. The artists who will have works on display in the show include: Bill Thelen, John Tallman, John W. Ford, Jean Hess, Joseph Peragine, Jake Kelley, Jered Sprecher, David Young, Ron Buffington, Marilyn Murphy, Mark Hosford, Jodi Hays, and Chris Scarborough.
Fresh 2009 Emerging Artists Exhibit
September 4 - October 23, 2009
Opening Reception: September 12, 5:30-8:00pm
Every year, AVA hosts a group exhibition of emerging visual artists from the region. This competitive exhibit is designed to support artists at critical points or crossroads in their growth and development. For more information about FRESH 2009, or other AVA programs, please call Neely Hyde, Director of Exhibits, at 423.265.4282 ext 105.
Exhibit Timeline:
Notifications Sent: June 26, 2009
Work Delivered to AVA: August 29, 2009
Pick-up Work: October 24, 2009
AVA Gallery
30 Frazier Avenue
Chattanooga, TN
Hours: Tue-Thu, 11am-5pm, and Sat, 12-5pm
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AVA's Landis Gallery is a space reserved primarily for exhibiting the works of local students. Schools may exhibit student work independently or as a part of an Artists-in-Residence program.
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ART IN THE WORKPLACE (Corporate Lending)
AVA’s community exhibits bring visual art into the daily lives of Chattanoogans by placing original works of local artists in hospitals, public and corporate spaces.
The Art in the Workplace program provides businesses and institutions an opportunity to feature original artwork by professional area artists. By offering artwork in the places where people spend a large portion of their time – the workplace – AVA provides a unique opportunity for Chattanooga employers to offer a positive, educational and healthy environment for their employees.
How can my business borrow art? For information on how to get your business involved, contact Neely Hyde, Director of Exhibits at nhyde@avarts.org or call the gallery at 423-265-4282.
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