what we do
Public Art Chattanooga is dedicated to introducing a wide variety of high quality public art into the community, enhancing the civic environment, and enriching the lives of visitors and residents.
Public Art Chattanooga (PAC) oversees all temporary and permanent public art projects on City of Chattanooga property and maintains the city’s public art collection of over 180 works.
PAC is administered by the City of Chattanooga and the Public Art Commission, partnering closely with the private sector to support public art projects throughout the City. The Mayor appointed Public Art Commission reviews and approves all public art projects—ensuring artworks on city property meet city regulations and national standards for excellence. The PAC team provides resources and technical assistance for artist selection, artwork design, installation and maintenance, and also creates opportunities for community engagement through programming, education, and advocacy.
our staff
director
Katelyn Kirnie
interns & volunteers
public art commission
Virginia Anne Sharber, Executive Director, Hunter Museum of American Art
Dan Bowers, President, ArtsBuild
Dionne Jennings, VP Diversity & Inclusion, TN Valley Credit Union
Matthew Dutton, Visual Artist
John Brown, Senior Landscape Architect, Barge Design Solutions
Roger Halligan, Visual Artist
Rondell Crier, Visual Artist
Ellen Simak, former Chief Curator, Hunter Museum of American Art
Heidi Hefferlin, Principal + Architect, Hefferlin+ Kronenberg
Dr. Jordan Amirkahni, Assistant Professor of Art History, UTC
Charlotte Caldwell, Director/Founder, Stove Works
Lindsey Willke, Urban Design Coordinator, Chattanooga Design Studio
our partners
Public Art Chattanooga collaborates with many public, private, and non-profit partners to expand our work throughout the City.
Public Art Chattanooga
(423) 643-7823
publicart@chattanooga.gov
