July 4, 2025

Chattanooga Hosts First Friday Gallery Crawl

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Chattanooga, Tennessee is preparing for its inaugural First Friday Gallery Crawl, an event that will showcase local artists and their work across various galleries. Art lovers and the general public are invited to experience a range of exhibitions, refreshments, and creative expressions as part of the summer celebration. Noteworthy galleries like Wavelength Space, AVA, and River Gallery will participate with unique operating hours and enticing displays. Attendees are encouraged to follow event updates on social media to stay informed about the night’s activities.

Chattanooga, Tennessee is set to host its inaugural First Friday Gallery Crawl on June 6, 2025. This event marks the start of the summer season, inviting art enthusiasts and the general public to join in a celebration of local creativity, featuring a variety of exhibitions and refreshments across numerous galleries.

The participating galleries will each have their own operating hours on this day, ensuring art lovers have ample opportunity to explore the rich offerings in the city. Notable exhibitions include:

Wavelength Space: Open from 5 PM to 8 PM, this gallery will feature “Summer Lovin’,” showcasing sun-drenched artwork that captures Southern summer themes.
AVA (Association for Visual Arts): Operating from 12 PM to 8 PM, this venue will host a member print-making show alongside student sculptures from the Creative Discovery Museum’s City Arts Program.
The Velvet Lounge Art Gallery at Society of Work: Open between 5:30 PM and 7 PM, this gallery will present “Abundance,” spotlighting local emerging artists in a relaxed setting.
River Gallery: Available from 10 AM to 8 PM, this space will showcase bold floral abstracts created by Lynn Whipple as well as mixed media sculptures by Daniel Lai.
Stove Works: Open from 12 PM to 8 PM, this gallery will feature several exhibitions including “Celestial Bodies” and new works by artists Rebecca R. Peele and Mark Morgan Dunstan.
HART Gallery: Open from 11 AM to 6 PM, offering a retrospective of works by Ellen Zahorec, along with crankie box demonstrations.
In-Town Gallery: Open from 11 AM to 8 PM, featuring “Threads,” a collection of mixed media paintings by David D’Alessandreis.
ClearStory Arts: Open from 6 PM to 8 PM, this gallery is partnering with the Chattanooga Queer Empowerment Collective to present “We Were Always Here,” a Pride-themed exhibition advocating for LGBTQIA+ artists.

With varying hours across these locations, attendees are encouraged to keep updated by following the event’s social media, specifically @First_Friday_Chatt on Instagram. This will provide timely information about any changes or additional activities scheduled for the night.

In addition to the Gallery Crawl, Chattanooga recently hosted an art fundraiser named Extravaganza IV. This high-energy event included an auction and gourmet food, aimed at supporting local artists in the area. The fundraiser took place at The Historic and concluded with an after-party at H*Art Gallery, reinforcing the community’s commitment to supporting its artists.

Chattanooga is also home to a variety of murals that contribute to its vibrant art scene. These murals often reflect local themes and issues, with notable examples including “Pollinator,” “Change Starts in Your Own Backyard,” and numerous community and tribute murals spread throughout the city.

Looking to the future, the city and county of Chattanooga are investing in a $54 million project for renovating the Chattanooga Riverfront, with construction expected to begin in early 2026. This initiative aims to enhance access to the riverfront area, providing new picnic spaces, event lawns, a children’s play area, and expanded dining options, thereby further enriching the local cultural landscape.

With the First Friday Gallery Crawl set against this backdrop of ongoing cultural initiatives, Chattanooga continues to establish itself as a city that values and promotes its artistic community.

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