# Event Details - **Event Name**: Where Will You Spend Eternity Exhibit Opening - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Townsend Atelier is pleased to announce its next art exhibition, Where Will You Spend Eternity, a visual re-creation of lower Appalachia through the eyes of Chattanooga artist, Grace Haley. The artist examines the polarizing political climate of Tennessee while also honoring the fringe underlayer through painting, fiber art, and live floral installation. Come explore Grace's alternate reality of the South; one that is queer, raunchy, and free. The public is invited to an opening reception, Friday, September 11 from 5:00-8:00 pm at Townsend Atelier, 301 East 11th Street. The exhibition will be on weekdays from 10 a.m.4 pm EST or by appointment through September. The opening and exhibit are open to the public free of charge. Grace Haley is an Appalachian artist deeply moved by mountains, creeks, and southern steeples. Through fiber arts and painting, she creates landscapes that represent her experience in the South as a queer woman. Grace is inspired by roadside folk art and Bible Belt iconography. Deeply rooted in community organizing and the history of resilience and change in Eastern Tennessee, Grace gives representation to a vibrant and progressive subculture often overlooked by outsiders to the region. About the artist: Grace Haley (b. 2002) is an artist, arts administrator, and community organizer. She earned a BS in Filmmaking in 2024 from MTSU and completed the Arts Build Holmberg Arts Leadership program in 2026. She currently resides in Chattanooga, TN and is the studio manager of Townsend Atelier. She also runs a youth mental health empowerment program, connecting youth, local artists, and non-profit organizations in her city. The exhibition will include acrylic and oil paintings, and fiber arts. Works are available for purchase. Townsend Atelier is a visual art school offering art classes and workshops to all levels and ages in painting, drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, sculpture, and more. The atelier also has an art materials store chock full carefully selected art materials. Townsend Atelier is located in downtown Chattanooga in the Arts Building 301 East 11th Street | Chattanooga, TN www.townsendatelier.com 423-266-2712 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chattanooga/where-will-you-spend-eternity-exhibit-opening/200030533566621 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, workshops, exhibitions, health-wellness, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 11 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Chattanooga - **state**: TN - **country**: United States - **location**: 301 East 11th Street, Chattanooga, TN, United States, Tennessee 37403 - **lat**: 35.04276 - **long**: -85.30559 - **full address**: 301 East 11th Street, Chattanooga, TN, United States, Tennessee 37403 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Where Will You Spend Eternity Exhibit Opening - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c16ad8a16f1447a55c9677ffe4732c4c5056d3d2f138962fecfd7cdc022a368f-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787620027 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Where Will You Spend Eternity Exhibit Opening being held? - **A:** Where Will You Spend Eternity Exhibit Opening takes place on Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 301 East 11th Street, Chattanooga, TN, United States, Tennessee 37403. - **Q**: Who is organizing Where Will You Spend Eternity Exhibit Opening? - **A:** Where Will You Spend Eternity Exhibit Opening is organized by Townsend Atelier. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Where Will You Spend Eternity Exhibit Opening is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chattanooga, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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