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CHATTER Magazine – October 2026
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Chattanooga museum and gallery curators explain how they make artwork stand out
Most people drift through an art gallery or museum looking only at the pieces on display. That's the normal and expected practice, of course — unless you're a curator. A curator notices not just the artwork but how its colors contrast with the wall, how the scale of the piece fits the space, how its placement draws the eye toward other pieces around the room.
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Chattanooga bakers show that the pastry arts can be a piece of cake
Cake is a highlight of so many celebrations, but it gets even better when the cake is custom-made according to the hobbies and passions of the recipient.
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How creative arts therapies can improve both physical and emotional well-being
It is extremely important to take care of your health, both emotionally and physically. Participating in therapy can be a big step towards becoming the healthiest version of yourself, leading you to not just reduce pain and improve physical ailments, but also to resolve feelings, change behaviors, improve relationships and increase overall well-being.
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‘Chattanooga Tourists,’ a mixed-media piece of artwork by Miki Boni
"This series, 'Magical Realism,' allowed me to experiment with different materials and juxtapose my painting with my photography. I was able to create images of another kind," says artist Miki Boni. "Plucked from fragments of imagination and wrapped around the stuff of reality, this piece is meant to joyously introduce tourists to our city and bring a smile to our residents."
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Meet Frank Morris, artist and beloved member of the LaFayette community
Frank Morris of LaFayette, Georgia, says that Little Richard once told him he should be an artist.
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Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden: A folk-art haven made from ‘other people’s junk’
Howard Finster, a Baptist preacher turned self-taught artist, was sometimes called "the grandfather of Southern Folk Art" or "the Andy Warhol of the South."
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A look behind the scenes of the 4 Bridges Arts Festival, Chattanooga’s most popular art show
Years before she was the director of the 4 Bridges Arts Festival, Chattanoogan Sarah Moore was a regular attendee at the event with her family.
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There’s no place like Home for a pistachio-espresso martini
Home — a bar and restaurant owned by poet and artist Genesis the Greykid and art curator Kren the Curator — has a variety of espresso martinis on its cocktail menu, but the most unique and also the most popular is the Wealth. A pistachio-flavored espresso martini made with tequila and Oreo cookies, the Wealth martini is an unusual take on a dessert drink, and it's fitting that such a creative concoction is the most-ordered cocktail at a bar owned by artists.
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Photos: The Hunter Museum’s Hunter Underground
One of the Hunter Museum's signature fundraisers, Hunter Underground examined the intersection of technology and nature with an immersive experience unlike anything else. The theme was "Portals of Possibility." Guests had a unique opportunity to enhance their art collection and enjoyed an unforgettable evening of creativity and entertainment.
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Them’s the breaks: Lisa Houser uses broken glass and ceramics to create mosaic art
Approaching Lisa Houser's home is like following a trickle of water to its source.
