This popular annual event will take place on Saturday, September 8 (the weekend following Labor Day) from 2-9pm. Several local galleries have been added since last year, and the expanded hours will allow more time for travel between locations. Specially designed guides, available at all participating galleries and studios, will feature a map and listing of gallery descriptions with contact information to enable Hoppers to create their own route during the event. Many individual artists will open their studios to the public and will allow visitors to meet local artists face-to-face in their workspace and learn about the materials, inspirations and methodologies that influence their work. This event is free and open to the public. SunTrust is the title sponsor of Gallery Hop 2007, and AVA is producing the event in collaboration with Planning & Design Studio and Chattanooga Downtown Partnership. Please treat yourself and discover the distinctive and intriguing artwork for sale in Downtown Chattanooga! www.avarts.org