Nestled in the foothills of Appalachia and looking out over the Tennessee River, Chattanooga’s art scene features institutions like the ICA at UTC and the Hunter Museum alongside a bustling DIY scene, artist residencies and a renown sculpture garden.
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Stove Works
From February through November of each year, Stove Works’ Artist Residency invites eight artists to live/work for one to three months at a time. Public programming includes artist talks, showcases, and open studios. Website Address 1250 E 13th St -85.28872250001135,35.03057308895727
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ICA at UTC
The ICA at UTC presents challenging, curious, and adventurous encounters with contemporary art and artists. The ICA is always free and open to the general public. Website Address 752 Vine St -85.29562522632622,35.04558762116048
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Hunter Museum
The Hunter Museum of American Art collects, preserves, and presents American art and connects the community through inspiring educational and visitor-focused experiences for all. Website Address 10 Bluff View Ave -85.30623724423154,35.05586160656104
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Sculpture Fields
A 33 acre public park populated with over forty large-scale sculptures from all over the world. Located on Chattanooga’s Southside, it is also the largest sculpture park in the Southeast. Free and open daily from dusk to dawn. Website Address 1800 Polk St -85.29375521762522,35.02644638487982
Versa
VERSA is an artist-run space exhibiting contemporary art with an emphasis on experimentation, diversity, and cross-disciplinary exchange. Website Address 1918 Union Avenue (by appointment) -85.27542754232468,35.031939289309065
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Dry Ice Gallery
Dry Ice is low-brow, messy, and approachable.Emerging artists have room and opportunity to find their voice, while established artists have the freedom to explore new avenues of work. In addition to exhibitions, the gallery hosts artists talks and performances every third Saturday of the month. Website Address 1505 E. 27th St -85.29224418726218,35.01596623755407
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Wavelength Space
Wavelength Space is an artist-run gallery with a focus on the organization of conceptually themed, group exhibitions in which local and regional artists can show in communication with artists from around the country. Website Address 854 McCallie Ave -85.29400427115058,35.04283199999243
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AVA (Association for Visual Arts)
The Main gallery exhibitions rotate throughout the year each with different themes or ideas. AVA ensures at least three exhibitions each year showcases our diverse membership. The Landis Education Gallery is dedicated solely for displaying art created by local students or other nonprofit art organizations. Website Address 30 FRAZIER AVE -85.30759095103294,35.06227869911042
Clear Story
Home to forty artist studios, the large complex boasts classrooms as well as a gallery with exhibitions rotating monthly. Website Address 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave -85.2901223077903,35.02743116357982