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 153 works.
PAC is administered by the City of Chattanooga and the Public Art Committee, partnering closely with the private sector to support public art projects throughout the City. The Mayor appointed Public Art Committee 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
project manager
Ana May
intern
Sarah Perri
intern
Kristen Ton
public art committee
Chair: Virginia Anne Sharber, Executive Director, Hunter Museum of American Art
Alice Smith, poet
Austin Center, visual artist
Christa Mannarino, non-profit consultant
Dan Bowers, President, ArtsBuild
Dionne Jennings, Executive Director, Bessie Smith Cultural Center
Rondell Crier, visual artist
Ellen Simak, Curator, Hunter Museum of American Art
Greg Bagby, Principal, Barger Academy
Heidi Hefferlin, architect, Hefferlin+ Kronenberg
Josiah Golson, visual artist
Rondell Crier, visual artist
Ruth Grover, Curator, UTC Cress Gallery
our partners
Public Art Chattanooga collaborates with many public, private, and non-profit partners to expand our work throughout the City.
