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Artist Residency Chattanooga Launches with First Resident Artist Ryder Richards

Artist Residency Chattanooga (ARC) Debuts This October with Ryder Richards

Acclaimed independent artist and former Art Department Chair Ryder Richards has arrived in Chattanooga for a month-long residency. He will create a new body of work for his upcoming exhibition, “Lookout,” opening in early November.

Chattanooga's innovative arts nonprofit, ARC: Artist Residency Chattanooga, bridges global artists with the local community to advance professional practices, enrich arts education, and diversify the cultural landscape. Operating quarterly, ARC hosts residencies featuring studio visits, workshops, and lectures. Residents like Ryder, with extensive experience, share insights into their creative processes, career journeys, and provide critiques for emerging local artists.

The Texas-based artist holds a BFA in Painting and Drawing from Texas Tech University and an MFA in Painting from Texas Christian University. His work has been showcased internationally, including at Olm Space in Switzerland, Antena in Chicago, the Texas and Dallas Biennials, and the Dallas Museum of Art. He co-founded RJP Nomadic Gallery, Culture Laboratory, and The Art Foundation in Dallas.

ARC has scheduled these events during Ryder’s residency:

DIY Gas Mask Workshop
Wednesday, October 26th, 5:30-8pm
Hosted by AVA - Association for Visual Arts, participants will craft functional gas masks from household materials under Ryder's guidance. Limited spots; RSVP on our website. Suggested $10 donation for supplies and ARC programs.

Open Studio Day
Monday, October 31st, 3-6pm
Explore Ryder's studio practice and discuss his career. Free and open to the public, including a visit from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Fine Arts Center Apothecary class.

Patron Preview Party
Thursday, November 3rd, 5:30-10pm
Enjoy a VIP preview of “Lookout” with food, hors d'oeuvres, and drinks alongside the artist. Tickets available in the support section of our website for this exclusive engagement.

Opening Reception
Friday, November 4th, 5:30-8:30pm
Celebrate First Friday at Swine Gallery with the debut of Ryder Richards' “Lookout” exhibition. Join the artist for a 6:30pm lecture, food, hors d'oeuvres, refreshments, and conversations. Tickets on sale soon or included with Patron Preview tickets.

Follow ARC's website and Facebook for updates:
arcresidency.wordpress.com/calendar
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