The public is invited to attend Family Fun Day at Sculpture Fields, 1800 Polk St., which turns off of Main Street, on Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Visitors can take part in the city-wide Blue Trees Project, witness the planting of two more trees for the park’s Commemorative Forest, and enjoy exploring the 33-acre field that has sprouted with 33 monumental-sized sculptures, including the newest installation, “Streamers,” by sculptor Ruth Migdal.
Also on hand will be Chuck Jones with the Chattanooga Kite Club to demonstrate how to build and fly kites. He also will have kites for sale.
Food trucks from Griffin’s Hot Dogs and California Burrito will be on hand for picnicking.
"Public Art Chattanooga will host world-renowned artist Konstantin Dimopoulos for a project called The Blue Trees. Over six weeks, Dimopoulos will lead the community in coloring trees a vibrant blue in select locations throughout the city. Dimopoulos uses biologically safe, water-based paint. The Blue Trees project is not a permanent alteration. Dimopoulos uses a water-based colorant, which is biologically safe and will 'change through the cycle of nature' over the course of a year. Dimopoulos has led the project in more than 20 cities across the United States, Canada, England, Germany, Australia and New Zealand," officials said.
"The Blue Trees project seeks to raise awareness of our city's natural assets, educate people about the importance of trees and demonstrate the role art plays in highlighting environmental, social and political issues. In addition, the project will help engage Chattanooga residents through volunteering and educational family fun days."
For additional information about Sculpture Fields or to purchase a tree, call 423-266-7288 or email clifford@sculpturefields.org or www.sculpturefields.org.
