Kitchen at Union Square has joined with Hart Gallery to showcase artwork from the local art gallery, which offers homeless and other non-traditional artists opportunities to create and sell their work. The collection, which includes many abstract pieces starting at $60, with a $700 piece recently sold, is currently on display throughout the dining areas at Kitchen at Union Square and available for purchase during business hours.
“We’re excited to partner with Hart Gallery, and are honored to showcase this extraordinary collection at Kitchen at Union Square,” said Eve Markowicz, general manager. “The artwork adds vibrancy to the atmosphere of the restaurant, and we’re proud to offer an avenue for potential income for the homeless and non-traditional artists who created these pieces.”
Hart Gallery, a not-for-profit 501c3 business, offers weekly community-based art classes that encompass a diverse population throughout Chattanooga including the homeless and transient community, low-income seniors, at-risk inner-city youth, persons facing mental-health issues or physical challenges, as well as others in need. Money from art sales are returned to the artist and the agency for the benefit of the artist. Hart Gallery also provides a meal during classes.
“By partnering with Kitchen at Union Square, we’re able to broaden the scope and number of people who are exposed to the artwork of our fabulous artists,” said Ellen Heavilon, executive director and founder of Hart Gallery. “We’re grateful to work together with such a fine establishment to display these pieces and raise funds to assist the artists during difficult moments in their life.”
Kitchen at Union Square is located in the Tallan Building at 200 West Martin Luther King Boulevard in downtown Chattanooga. For more information, visit www.kitchenatunionsquare.com or call 423-634-9172.
Source: Kitchen at Union Square