Silk & Shades Public Art Installation Debuts at the Downtown Library
CHATTANOOGA, TN – The Chattanooga Public Library is hosting the Silk & Shades Opening Reception Friday, October 4, 2019. The event celebrates the completion of this summer’s series of silk painting workshops led by artist Claire Vassort.
Through a grant from the Lyndhurst Foundation, the downtown library launched an artist-in-residence program earlier this year. Vassort, a native of France who moved to Chattanooga in 2001, offered children and adults free silk painting classes throughout the summer. The collection of silk banners created in those workshops will be displayed on the first floor of the downtown library for a two-year run.
Featuring natural elements such as birds and leaves, the silk paintings are as unique as the techniques used to paint them. With over 30 years of experience in silk painting, Vassort has created an installation that serves to not only invite patrons into the library, but also to invite creativity and imagination.
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Silk & Shades Public Art Installation
CHATTANOOGA, TN – The Chattanooga Public Library is exhibiting Silk & Shades, a public art installation that celebrates the completion of this summer’s series of silk painting workshops led by artist Claire Vassort.
Through a grant from the Lyndhurst Foundation, the downtown library launched an artist-in-residence program earlier this year. Vassort, a native of France who moved to Chattanooga in 2001, offered children and adults free silk painting classes throughout the summer. The collection of silk banners created in those workshops will be displayed on the first floor of the downtown library for a two-year run.
Featuring natural elements such as birds and leaves, the silk paintings are as unique as the techniques used to paint them. With over 30 years of experience in silk painting, Vassort has created an installation that serves to not only invite patrons into the library, but also to invite creativity and imagination.
Keep Reading
Make. Play. Read. Learn. 2020
Join the Chattanooga Public Library this summer for our Make. Play. Read. Learn. Summer Learning Program!
ESL Classes at a Distance
Local English as a Second Language classes continue to meet over Skype.
Video Calling App Reviews from the Reference Staff
Information about various online video apps that could help with social distancing.
7th Annual Zine Fest Accepting Submissions
Due to COVID-19, Zine Fest 7 is postponed and will be rescheduled. We are still accepting applications through April 25th.
Silk & Shades Public Art Installation
CHATTANOOGA, TN – The Chattanooga Public Library is exhibiting Silk & Shades, a public art installation that celebrates the completion of this summer’s series of silk painting workshops led by artist Claire Vassort.
Through a grant from the Lyndhurst Foundation, the downtown library launched an artist-in-residence program earlier this year. Vassort, a native of France who moved to Chattanooga in 2001, offered children and adults free silk painting classes throughout the summer. The collection of silk banners created in those workshops will be displayed on the first floor of the downtown library for a two-year run.
Featuring natural elements such as birds and leaves, the silk paintings are as unique as the techniques used to paint them. With over 30 years of experience in silk painting, Vassort has created an installation that serves to not only invite patrons into the library, but also to invite creativity and imagination.