Pennington’s, a new hybrid bookstore, coffee shop, and art gallery, is celebrating its grand opening on Chattanooga’s Southside. The multi-use space features a curated selection of independent press books and zines alongside a dedicated gallery area managed by painter Ellie Wical. The venue aims to serve as a community hub, offering local pottery, prints, and future art classes.
The Association for Visual Arts (AVA) in Chattanooga is launching a new initiative to support local visual artists through professional development, exhibition opportunities, and business skill workshops. The program aims to help artists navigate the commercial aspects of their careers, from pricing work to marketing and legal considerations.
Shuptrine's Gallery in Chattanooga is hosting an open house event featuring artist Laura Scorey and a Spring Salon Show. The event highlights Scorey's work alongside a curated selection of pieces from other artists in a seasonal group exhibition.
A group of Nashville artists opened the exhibition "A Night in Tokyo" at Kreate Hub, a South Nashville coworking and studio space. The show featured Japanese-inspired artwork and memorabilia from around a dozen local artists, including anime-themed pieces, a replica Tokyo apartment, Japanese food and drink, and vintage Nintendo games.