Here’s what’s on the plate:

5:00 PM Community “Piece” Project
5:30 PM Catered dinner
6:00 PM Art Demonstration
7:00 PM Table Read

This event is FREE

About Arts on the Side

This free gathering starts with participation in our Community “Piece” Project in the Willson Exhibit Room at 5:00 PM, and includes a catered dinner by ARAMARK in the Sue E. Trotter Black Box Theater starting at 5:30 PM, followed by a bone carving for art and jewelry demonstration by Annie LaVoie starting at 6:00 PM in the Peggy Dow Performing Arts Center, then ends with a Table Read of “Les Misérables” at 7:00 PM, in the Visual Arts Studio.

ABOUT OUR ARTIST DEMONSTRATOR

Annie LaVoie is a Chattanooga-based artist whose work centers on transformation, resilience, and healing. Through her practice, Mouthy Odditie, Annie works with bone carving, stone, and mixed media sculpture, incorporating metals like copper, silver, and brass. Using recycled and sustainable materials, her work transforms natural elements into powerful symbols of personal story.

Arts on the Side started as a FREE arts program in 2016 during the lunch hour on select Tuesdays. Back then, the programs were short and patrons had to bring their own lunch. We’re pleased to bring it back—better than ever—with a catered meal and arts activities meant to encourage fellowship and shared creativity. The program is still FREE and activities may include concerts, jam sessions, visual arts activities, table reads, and more.

The Arts Center invites everyone to come enjoy dinner, tour our facility, learn about our programs, and enjoy this free arts program.