It's been a really long time! Just want to fill you in on what's been going on in the shop lately. All spring we've been showing the works of 3 local artist all with a specialization in photography.

Here's the breakdown:

Currently we are showing a collection of hand-painted photographs by Shane Darwent. His work is inspired by the beauty of deteriorating america. This show was partly made possible by a Makework grant Shane received in 2010. More of his work can be seen at Black Camera Crusades

In March we showed local artist John Stone's hand painted polaroids in frames he makes himself out of reclaimed wood.

In February Sara Salyer shared her personal 2010 project consisting of 365 polaroid pictures. She took a polaroid a day for an entire year! Many of the pictures were of folks from Chattanooga.

I'd like to give a shout out/thanks to DJ Max, Trashfingers & Lonny Jevinger for providing excellent vintage vinyl tunes during events these past few months. We love your music!!!

In other news... We started carrying locally restored vintage record players. Also, began selling tapes for cheap! We participated in Record Store Day on April 16th. It was a huge success & tons of fun. Youngmonster (Nick & Ali) are moving to Boston at the end of May(more about that later). Just got this super comfy vintage couch for all of you to sit on. So come on down, read a zine & hang out! ♥

A.R.R.O.

Tonight brings the release of the first issue of A.R.R.O., a comic book series that is the collaborative effort of writer Alison Burke and illustrator Tara Harris! The opening party lasts from 6-9pm.

Published by Young Monster, the first issue will be extremely limited edition, featuring covers designed and silk-screened by Nick DuPey.

Art from the comic itself (and the process of making it) will be up for the month of January. So if you can't make it out to the opening party you can still come check it out during our regular hours & get yourself a copy. January hours are 12-6 on weekdays 12-7 weekends Closed Monday.

Don't live in Chattanooga? Copies will be available online at http://youngmonster.etsy.com/

♥'s

We hope you all have a very merry x-mas!!!

Cat Collier Solo show

This month the walls are lined with the colorful works of local artist Cat Collier. Be sure to come check out her work, which will be up through January 5th. Here are just glimpe of what you will see...

I made these!

3-D faceted fabric pieces I made for this months show. This idea began as an experiment for a window display & grew into this mini collection of wall sculptures. I'm so pleased with the outcome. They'll be hanging in the shop til December 2nd.

This months show also featured Local artist Kelly Haskew's mixed media paintings. I wish I had a picture of one of Kelly's paintings to show you all. She sold almost ever single piece on opening night!!!

We have been uber busy preparing for the holidays. New stock has been arriving just about everyday. We're doing our best to help you stay out of the malls & shop local for X-mas. ♥

Next month... Local artist Cat Collier's solo show. Don't miss the opening reception Friday December 3rd, 6 to 9pm.

The time has come!

This weekend is the first annual Chatty Crafty. This event will bring indie crafters to our pretty city from all over the country! Leo is setting up a booth featuring but not limited to local artists Elspeth Shulze of Sans Souci, Jessie Bean & YoungMonster. It's going to be sunny all weekend. We hope to see you all there!

You can check out there website to learn more about all the vendors: chattycrafty.com

Happy Halloween!!