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 Masters 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 and was the "Featured Artist 2013".  Mr. Kelley is currently

teaching and maintaining a studio on the South-side.