In Town Gallery is pleased to present the 2011 Spring Showcase. Twice a year, a cleansweep of all the art at In-Town Gallery takes place and fresh new pieces are installed.All 30 artists have been busy throughout the winter preparing for this event. In addition,the gallery is pleased to introduce its newest talent: Tara Van Meter, etched glass artist;and Mary Clor, jewelry artist. The public is invited to view the new work and celebrateIn-Town’s growing art community at a special open house and reception. It is part of theNorth Shore First Friday events on May 6 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the gallery.

Tara Van Meter is a self-taught glass artist whose original designs are hand-cut andsand carved into lead crystal and glass. She is credited with a national and internationalreputation and known as both a fine artist and skilled technician. Raised in theSouthwest and spending many years in the Colorado mountains, her work often reflectsthe powerful world of nature and Native America. As Tara explains, "My signature workis entitled ‘Shima Sani' Cheii’, which is ‘My Grandmother and My Grandfather’ in Navajo.It's a commemorative piece for my grandparents, and a tribute to their support of me asan artist. They worked with the Navajo and I carry strong memories of the time in my lifeI spent growing up in the Southwest. These memories are carried through to my art andgreatly influence the direction I take with design. From learning to swim in the red watersof the Rio Grande to the sweat lodges, my memories are deeply felt within me, and Ihope this is evident in my work."
In-Town Gallery is the first venue for the work of Mary Clor. Using her background inengineering and materials science, Mary has found her creative outlet in forming silver.Her clean simple lines draw from the Craftsman era and from Zuni influence. After takingher first silversmithing class in 2009, she converted her gardening shed into a solar-powered and solar-lit studio and filled it with all manner of hammers, pliers, torches andother tools. “I am thrilled to start my artistic career as a member of the In-Town family”,states Mary.

In addition to the new artists, In-Town presents a diverse array of art which includespaintings, photography, stained glass, pottery, jewelry, blacksmithing, woodworking,fabric and more – all created by artists living within a 100-mile radius of Chattanooga.
In-Town Gallery is located at 26A Frazier Avenue between the Walnut Street andMarket Street bridges, adjacent to Coolidge Park on the trendy “Hip to Historical” NorthShore of the Tennessee River in Chattanooga. Founded in 1974, it is one of the oldestcooperative galleries in the nation, and presents the original work of more than 30regional studio artists. It is open seven days a week year-round - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm,Mon.-Sat., 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Sun., and until 8:00 pm on most First Fridays. Call 423-267-9214 or visit www.intowngallery.com or www.facebook.com.intowngallery.In Town Gallery is pleased to present the 2011 Spring Showcase. Twice a year, a cleansweep of all the art at In-Town Gallery takes place and fresh new pieces are installed.All 30 artists have been busy throughout the winter preparing for this event. In addition,the gallery is pleased to introduce its newest talent: Tara Van Meter, etched glass artist;and Mary Clor, jewelry artist. The public is invited to view the new work and celebrateIn-Town’s growing art community at a special open house and reception. It is part of theNorth Shore First Friday events on May 6 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the gallery.

Tara Van Meter is a self-taught glass artist whose original designs are hand-cut andsand carved into lead crystal and glass. She is credited with a national and internationalreputation and known as both a fine artist and skilled technician. Raised in theSouthwest and spending many years in the Colorado mountains, her work often reflectsthe powerful world of nature and Native America. As Tara explains, "My signature workis entitled ‘Shima Sani' Cheii’, which is ‘My Grandmother and My Grandfather’ in Navajo.It's a commemorative piece for my grandparents, and a tribute to their support of me asan artist. They worked with the Navajo and I carry strong memories of the time in my lifeI spent growing up in the Southwest. These memories are carried through to my art andgreatly influence the direction I take with design. From learning to swim in the red watersof the Rio Grande to the sweat lodges, my memories are deeply felt within me, and Ihope this is evident in my work."
In-Town Gallery is the first venue for the work of Mary Clor. Using her background inengineering and materials science, Mary has found her creative outlet in forming silver.Her clean simple lines draw from the Craftsman era and from Zuni influence. After takingher first silversmithing class in 2009, she converted her gardening shed into a solar-powered and solar-lit studio and filled it with all manner of hammers, pliers, torches andother tools. “I am thrilled to start my artistic career as a member of the In-Town family”,states Mary.

In addition to the new artists, In-Town presents a diverse array of art which includespaintings, photography, stained glass, pottery, jewelry, blacksmithing, woodworking,fabric and more – all created by artists living within a 100-mile radius of Chattanooga.

In-Town Gallery is located at 26A Frazier Avenue between the Walnut Street andMarket Street bridges, adjacent to Coolidge Park on the trendy “Hip to Historical” NorthShore of the Tennessee River in Chattanooga. Founded in 1974, it is one of the oldestcooperative galleries in the nation, and presents the original work of more than 30regional studio artists. It is open seven days a week year-round - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm,Mon.-Sat., 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Sun., and until 8:00 pm on most First Fridays.