In Town Gallery is pleased to present “A Breath of Fresh Art.” The gallery continually seeks the best visual art talent that the area has to offer, and it is pleased to introduce Helen Brooks, acrylic painting; Sheila Fulghum, pottery; Jennie Kirkpatrick, painting; and Linda Thomas, intaglio etching. These four local artists were recently accepted, through a stringent jurying process, into the gallery’s fold. The public is invited to celebrate our growing art community at a special open house and reception, held only twice a year, where the gallery is entirely refreshed with new work. A reception will be held as part of the North Shore First Friday events on May 7 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the gallery.
Vibrant colors and strong patterns make a bold and cohesive statement in the acrylic/ mixed media pieces of Helen Brooks. The atmosphere may change from bright and sunny to a rich, deep moodiness. Like music, each piece has its own sense of rhythm.

Sheila Fulghum works clay both on the potter’s wheel and with complex hand-built ceramic techniques. She is always looking for just the right glaze to match the right pot. She describes her work as ‘experimental’ and says “I love not knowing, until the last fire, what I will get from my labors.”
Jennie Kirkpatrick’s figurative watercolors showcase only a portion of her varied talents. Jennie is a skilled mural artist, teacher, and businesswoman whose work has been exhibited throughout the South. She holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in drawing and printmaking, but her current work focuses on water media.
Intaglio etchings by Linda Thomas round out the featured art for May. Intaglio is an original printmaking form where the art is cut into the surface of a metal “plate” with the help of chemicals. After creating the image in metal, the artist rubs ink into the lines and uses a press to print onto paper. Each piece in the edition is an original. Linda’s work shows a mastery of technique as well as a sophisticated approach to her subject matter. She studied at UT Knoxville and holds a degree in Art Education and Fine Art.
In-Town Gallery is located on the “Hip to Historical” North Shore, at 26A Frazier Avenue, between the Market Street and Walnut Street bridges, adjacent to Coolidge Park. It is open 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Saturday, from 1:00 to 5:00 on Sundays, and until 8:00 pm on most First Fridays. Call 423-267-9214 for more information, or visit the website: www.intowngallery.com.