Jake Kelley was born and raised in Chattanooga, TN. where he

resides with his wife and two young sons. He is a graduate of the

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga where he received a B.F.A. in

painting and drawing and a Master’s degree in Education. Mr. Kelley has

exhibited widely and received many awards in his hometown, which is

recognized as an important cultural hub of the “new south”. He was

recognized as the “best emerging artist 2008” at the nationally

acclaimed Four Bridges Art Festival. Mr. Kelley is currently maintaining

a studio on the South-side.