In Town Gallery

26-A Frazier Avenue

Chattanooga, TN 37405

423-267-9214

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: June 9, 2008

Contact: Mary Whittle 423-322-6020

ELEANOR GOODSON IS IN-TOWN’S FEATURED ARTIST

FOR JULY 2008 IN AN EXHIBIT ENTITLED

“INTRICATE CONNECTIONS”

In-Town Gallery is proud to present jewelry designer Eleanor Goodson as she introduces her “Intricate Connections” series of precious metal chains and beadwork. Ms. Goodson creates Etruscan–style hand-woven chains from gold and pure silver. The exhibit will run through the month of July. Gallery visitors can meet the artist at a special reception on Friday, July 11, 2008 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.

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A native of Chattanooga, Ms. Goodson is a self-espoused ‘rock hound’ who began working with semi-precious stones when she was given lapidary equipment in the fourth grade. It was then that she learned the qualities of the different gems, and this early interest and knowledge of stones led to her later involvement with jewelry design.

“I was fascinated by Greek jewelry and started taking Ancient Jewelry Design classes about 20 years ago, when I became a member of In-Town. I attend a class about once a year. I make a 22K alloy that is close to alluvial gold in composition and I use that or fine (pure) silver for my chains. I enjoy making my own wire. There is something about going from a lump of metal to a finished chain or ring that's exciting, and if I goof, I melt it and start over.”

Ms. Goodson’s creations include rings, pendants, pins and even an occasional belt buckle. Necklace designs are created by combining semiprecious stones, pearls, gold or silver beads or cast pieces in aesthetic combinations that are both distinctive and original. She presents her unique pieces at a special evening "trunk show" every December that draws a multitude of devoted customers.

In-Town Gallery, featuring original fine art by over 30 members, was founded in 1974 and is one of the oldest cooperative art galleries in the country. Members are selected through a double jury process, and are required to produce all new artwork for the gallery’s semi-annual openings. In addition, the gallery’s Featured Artist exhibits introduce new work by a different member each month.

In-Town Gallery is located at 26A Frazier Ave. between the Market Street and Walnut Street Bridges, on the trendy North Shore. In-Town Gallery is open Monday through Saturday, 11:00am to 6:00pm, and Sundays from 1:00pm to 5pm.. Call 423-267-9214 for information or on the web at www.intowngallery.com.

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