43rd Annual Holiday Open House

The November show at Town Gallery is eagerly awaited by artists and patrons alike.  This all-member show marks the arrival of new works as the gallery refreshes twice a year.   From May to November both artists and craftspeople work busily to create a new body of work.  

The infectious delight in the members appreciation of each other’s work carries over to the guests who enjoy learning about the methods, materials and inspiration for what is, possibly, a new direction for some.   ’Tis the season for giving and ITG is ready with everything from serious collector pieces to token gifts - something for everyone.  Be there to share in the excitement for the opening reception, November 3, 5pm - 8pm, 26A Frazier Avenue, Chattanooga, TN. 

In addition it is a time to welcome new members by placing their works on a feature wall while other pieces mingle happily with those of longstanding members throughout the gallery.  

 Marie Bergheimer, born in Savannah, GA, received a BFA in painting and drawing from University of Tennessee, Chattanooga.   Bergheimer draws on her early memories of the low country: tidal waters, salt marshes beaches and horizons.  Her “Oratorio” series is inspired by small niches found in walls throughout the Mediterranean world. 

Chicago transplant, Margaret Park, studied at several area art schools  including American Academy of Art and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.  Eye catching and colorful, floral watercolors are carefully planned then take on lives of their own during the execution of the works.  Strong light plays an important part in her series of tree paintings.   

Linda Wicksell grew up in Massachusetts and studied at the Modern School of Fashion Design in Boston.  Later living in California was followed by 28 years in Maryland, where she worked in banking.  Years of art study and taking workshops created the foundation for the abstract expressionist works in pastel and acrylic she now produces.