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!!

Cosmic Aberration by Johnny Sampson

If you haven't already witnessed the "cosmic abberations" from outer space on offer this month it's not too late. Johnny Sampson's prints will be up through the first week of November and at 40$ a print you should treat yourself instead of trickin' yourself this month.

Big thanks to Johnny for attending the opening all the way from Chicago and to Nick Dupey of Young Monster for setting it up.

To see more work by Johnny check out his website: JohnnySampson.com

Downtown Gallery Hop

Come visit Leo during the 5th Annual Downtown Gallery Hop. Saturday, September 11, 2-9 p.m. We will be showing painting by local artist Mark Bradley Shoup. Handy wallet size maps with descriptions of the galleries & artists are available at the shop. The Gallery Hop will feature more than 30 galleries and artist studios, all open to the public for this one-night collaborative celebration of Chattanooga’s acclaimed arts community!!

Happenin's

It's great to be back in Chattanooga. We just got back from a road trip to Montreal Quebec, Portland Maine, and Brooklyn to visit old friends, make new ones, and check out lots of fun d.i.y. shops and galleries. We also gathered some vintage along the way to bring back.

As we arrived back in Chattanooga, Young Monster departed for Seattle to exhibit their work alongside CMRTYZ as part of the Adventure School Mobile City. So if you are in the Seattle area check it out!

Coming up this month–Sept. 11th we'll be exhibiting new work by local visual artist Mark Bradley Shoup as part of the AVA Gallery Hop from 2-9.

It still feels like summer but fall apparel is in. We have an entire new collection by local designer Erin Burnap AKA Forget Me Knot. Vintage flannels, long sleeves & light sweaters are slowly coming out. A fully stocked summer clearance rack is also in effect!

Doe Eyes

Leo Handmade and Young Monster are proud to present “All Doe Eyed,” a collection of the screen-printed poster art of Eric Nyffeler, a.k.a. Doe Eyed Design.

Based in Lincoln, Nebraska, Nyffeler mixes gritty geometrics with hand-drawn illustration to create a sometimes whimsical, other times abject style that is redefining the Midwest's rock and roll aesthetic. Recognized by the likes of HOW Magazine, IdN, and OMG Posters, Nyffeler has produced gig posters for internationally renowned bands such as The Decemberists, St. Vincent, Ratatat and even Gwar.

The opening reception for “All Doe Eyed” takes place from 6 – 9 pm on Friday, August 6 at Leo Handmade Gallery and features Nyffeler’s prints for your viewing pleasure. Following the reception, Nyffeler’s work will remain on display throughout the month of August.

More info can be found here: http://www.doe-eyed.com/

Joshua "dolphinmouth" Bennett b/w John "peanut" Hall works of paper

Big ups to everyone that came out to witness the trance induced paper works posted up for the month of May. Come on down if you've missed 'em so far 'cause they're coming down in one week! Most have sold but there are still some choice visions on offer. Thanks again to Cole Champion for providing the chill'd aurals.

Thank you to Ashley Sluggo and Nathan for setting up the Gull, Leah Yeppi, and Rymodee! show. It's not often you get to catch a dude shredding six stings in one hand and breaking off beats with the other. Hope ya'll put some fluff in the hat for the traveling musician.

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Coming in June, Julia Davis will share a recent photo series to be installed for an opening Friday 4th. juliaistropcool.blogspot.com

Robert Parker + Leo + Young Monster Pictures

Robert Parker's art opening + Leo & Young Monsters Grand reopening all in one night. It was fantastic!

Thanks to everyone who came out!!

Almost Open!!!

Almost done. We're working extra hard to get the new space all set up. Grand Reopening is this Friday! ! !

Farewell to 149 River Street

This Saturday will be our last day in the original location. Come say goodbye! We'll be closing Sunday March 28th trough April 1rst to move into the new shop. Looking forward to the reopening April 2nd! Leo Handmade + Young Monster screen printing & design studio all in one 2 & 1/2 story building! Thanks for all the support Chattanooga. February was our best month yet (not including the crazed xmas rush). I think summer is going to rule for all us DIYers!

Here's a peak at the new space:

MOVING SALE!

Happy spring everyone!

Just wanted to let you all know that Leo will be moving at the end of March. Our new location is 22 Frazier (that is the building in between North Shore Grill & All Things Groovy). It is such a sweet space & we are so excited! We will be open in our old location until Sunday March 28th. With that said, we're going to have a...

☞ Moving Sale!! ☜ March 9th & 10th

We are clearing out our back room + making room for new spring inventory. E v e r y thing will be on sale but there will be some serious deals so come early. Over 75 pieces of jewelry will be priced less than 10 & as little as 5 bux! Plus plenty of miscellaneous odd & ends will be priced to go.

Open our regular Tuesday & Wednesday hours of 12-7 pm during the sale.

Hope to see you there! ~Leos

♥ Sappy & Sweet

Happy Valentine's Day!! We will be open regular shop hours incase anyone has a last minute need for locally made valentine's.

Here are the sweetest heart earrings (at 5 bux a pair) by local designer Liz of Kitty Dearest...

Plus here is our dearest cat family Eli, Minnow & Leon (not for sale). They'll be celebrating valentine's day at home sleeping, eating & being cute (as usual)

♥♥♥

Do Ya Hear We! Benefit

This Saturday Feb. 6th 6-9pm. Art show benefit for Do Ya Hear We! All art will be priced less than $25 & all funds will go to Do Ya Hear We's release of local diy records. More info here>> doyahearwe.com

Skateboard Art in the shop for January

Haven't posted for a while so I thought I'd post a few pics from our most recent art opening/party. Skateboard art by Jody Harris & Amy Mayfield. Tunes we're DJed by K789 as well as a healthy dose of freestyle by Jody & friends. Hot apple cider & a masterpiece of food served on a skateboard made for fun times indeed!

artists Jody & Amy

mmm, Amy's culinary masterpiece