The opening of a new Youth Gallery tonight will kick off Palate 2 Palette, a celebration of visual, culinary and floral arts to benefit the Craniofacial Foundation of America.
During the main event Saturday, nine Southside galleries will offer displays of art and floral designs as well as food and wine. Menus are planned with the theme of the gallery in mind.
"By showcasing so many facets of the arts, there is something for everyone's palate," said Terry Smyth, executive director of the foundation. "Our hope is to showcase our city by creating an evening that pays tribute to some of our business owners, restaurants, chefs, caterers and the talented artists that make Chattanooga such a great place to visit or live, which in turn helps the CFA to make the difference in the life of a child one face at a time."
CFA supports work of the Tennessee Craniofacial Center at T.C. Thompson Children's Hospital and Erlanger hospital.
The foundation can provide financial support for nonmedical expenses, educational opportunities and support services for patients and families, Smyth said.
The Youth Gallery, 12 W. 13th St., is a new element of P2P. It features juried art by students from 14 public and private high schools. Some students will have their artwork for sale, and they will give back 10 percent of their sales to the CFA.
If you go
* What: Palate 2 Palette, a benefit for the Craniofacial Foundation of America.
* When and where: 7-9 tonight at Youth Gallery, 12 W. 13th St.; 5-8 p.m. Saturday at nine Southside galleries.; 8-10 p.m. Bubbles & Sweets after-party.
* Admission: $75 per person. Start at any gallery to receive an armband for entry into all galleries and Bubbles & Sweets.
* Phone: 778-9176.
* Web site: www.palate2palette.com.
* Note: Loose Cannon Gallery will provide free valet parking. Patrons may walk or ride the troll between locations, then have their car waiting at the end of Bubbles & Sweets.
GALLERY STROLL VENUES
* Thomas Mann 1800 Rossville Ave.
* Ignis Glass 1800 Rossville Ave.
* Area 61 61 E. Main St.
* CreateHere 55 E. Main St., Suite 105
* Photography Gallery 1423 Market St.
* Youth Gallery 12 W. 13th St.
* Gallery 1401 1401 Williams St.
* Living Art Gallery 1427 Williams St.
* Studio 2 27 W. Main St.
FOOD & DRINK PROVIDERS
* Broad Street Grille
* Blue Orleans
* St. John's Meeting Place
* Events With Taste
* Connoisseurs Catering
* 212 Market
* Niko's
* On the List Catering & Events
* Sweet Basil
FLORISTS
* Jamie Rehm
* Jeffrey's Flowers
* Ensign the Florist
* Lines Orchids
* Avery Patten Floral & Design Studio
* Flowers by Gil & Curt
* Making Arrangements
* Divine Design by Amanda
* Humphreys Flowers
New at Palate 2 Palette
* Youth Exhibit -- Juried art by students at Baylor School, Chattanooga Christian School, Howard School of Academics and Technology, Notre Dame High School, Signal Mountain High School, Boyd-Buchanan High School, Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences, Ivy Academy, Ooltewah High School, Soddy-Daisy High School, Center for Creative Arts, Girls Preparatory School, McCallie, Red Bank High School, Tyner Academy.
* Living Art Gallery -- Jayne Brzezienski, gallery coordinator, will showcase the talents of Avery Patten, floral designer; Casey Baugh, master portrait artist; Greg Filter, chef/owner of Connoisseurs Catering; Christie Burns, Mountain Music Folk School, and Lisa Ferguson, 2009 National Hammer Dulcimer Champion.
* Photography Gallery -- Mark and Mitch Lakey, owners of Art Warehouse, and photographers Ed Rode, Rick Lucas and Bob Schellhammer will bring an element of realism and beauty to this gallery.
* Bubbles & Sweets -- Following the gallery stroll, Loose Cannon Studio, 1800 Rossville Ave., will be the site for this desserts and champagne reception, with dance music provided by Willie Kitchens.