Neltje's "Don't Tell Me No" exhibit opens Sept. 15 at Tanner-Hill Gallery in Chattanooga

New work by Sheridan County, Wyoming, artist Neltje will be featured in an upcoming show at the Tanner-Hill Gallery in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The opening reception for the "Don't Tell Me No" exhibit is on Saturday, Sept. 15. The show runs through Oct. 26. The Gallery’s  web site is http://www.tannerhillgallery.com. It's located at 3069 Broad St., Suite 3, in Chattanooga. FMI: (423) 280-7182. Pictured is "Textures of the Heart," acrylic on canvas, 57x78 inches, 2011.

Chattanooga public art project open to all U.S. artists

THE BRIGHT SCHOOL CENTENNIAL PUBLIC ART PROJECT

Deadline: May 17. Public Art Chattanooga and the Bright School in Chattanooga, TN, are looking for artists or artist groups to create a permanent piece for the entrance of the school. This call is open to all applicants in the United States over the age of 18. Project proposals must maintain the ability to withstand weather and public interaction with the piece.

FMI: www.publicartchattanooga.com/about/callstoartists.htm

Warren Keldsen (a.k.a. WarrenZ): "Let your light shine/In this crazy town"

Warren Keldsen (a.k.a. WarrenZ) dropped by the Wyoming Arts Council offices this afternoon. He wanted to talk about grants for individual artists -- so we did. He also said that he plays most Tuesday and Thursday at Suite 1901 in downtown Cheyenne. Suite 1901 features live music almost every night. Food and cocktails too.

Warren left Wheatland to play in the Austin and Nashville music scenes. For an Americana singer-songwriter, those are about the toughest places to ply your trade. He's now finishing up his fourth CD and living in Cheyenne and encouraging ecveryone to go out and enjoy live music.

He's at Suite 1901 on Tuesday, Nov. 9. He then takes a vacation and will be back on Nov. 23.

Wyomingarts went to Warren's Myspace site and listened to his songs. We suggest you do the same. Listen to "This Town." You'll hear Austin and Nashville in it. Wyoming too. Go to WarrenZ at Myspace Music

Missy Raines & The New Hip in Pinedale 7/17

The Pinedale Fine Arts Council presents Missy Raines & The New Hip at American Legion Park in Pinedale on Friday, July 17, 6:30 p.m. This five-piece ensemble from Nashville bring their "jazz meets rock meets bluegrass sound" to the American Legion Park. Science Rockets to open. This concert is free and open to the public. Go to website or myspace or youtube.

More public art in Chattanooga

FREE MONEY is a bronze of two cartoonish figures dancing on a bag of money by artist Tom Otterness. Part of an incredible array of public art in Chattanoog

Wyomingarts is in Chattanooga, Tenn., this week with several WAC colleagues.

Chattanooga crazy about its public art

PURE AMERICANA by A.T. Crawford. The detail of the photo is not great. But if you see what looks like a winged oil can, you're right on target. This is in front of the original building of the Hunter Museum.

Chattanooga has public artworks scattered all over town. Some of it is whimsical, such as this piece, some more traditional. In front of the public library is a 15-foot gleaming metal sculpture of a stack of books. Not sure how much it encourages reading, but it's an attention-getter.