Below is a list of area art exhibitions and events for the week of Jan. 2-8. Anyone with information to be included may contact Ann Nichols at Chattanooga Times Free Press, 400 E. 11th St., Chattanooga, TN 37403 or e-mail annsnichols@aol.com. The Arts Calendar lists temporary exhibitions for facilities that focus primarily on visual arts.
• Bessie Smith Cultural Center: 200 M.L. King Blvd. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission: $7 adults, $5 seniors and students, $3 children ages 6-12. 266-8658. “Beyond Baseball: The Life of Roberto Clemente” through Jan. 30.
• Hanover Gallery: 111 Frazier Ave. Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. Free. 648-0533. “Local Color” through January.
• Houston Museum of Decorative Arts: 201 High St. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, by appointment Saturday-Sunday. Admission: $9 adults, $3.50 children 4-17. 267-7176. “American Art Pottery” through March.
• Hunter Museum of American Art: 10 Bluff View. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Wednesday, Sunday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday. Admission: $9.95 adults and $4.95 ages 3-17. 267-0968. “Hunter Invitational II” through Jan. 16.
• In-Town Gallery: 26 Frazier Ave. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. 267-9214. Works by 37 member artists on view. “Partnership” through January. Reception 5-8 p.m. Friday.
• Jewish Cultural Center: 5461 North Terrace Road. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and by appointment. Free. 493-0270. “Spirituality of Light” through Jan. 21.
• Reflections Gallery: 6922 Lee Highway. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free. 892-3072. “Inside Lisa’s Garden” through Jan. 12.
• River Gallery: 400 E. Second St. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday and by appointment. Free. 265-5033. “Treasured Impact” through January. Reception 6:30-8 p.m. Friday. Sculpture garden open daily.
• Shuptrine Fine Art & Framing: 2646 Broad St. Hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; and by appointment. Free. 266-4453. “Heirloom” through March.