Mayors Berke And Coppinger Join To Establish Mayor’s Art Award

Nominations For Area Businesses Now Being Accepted

  • Friday, May 20, 2016

Mayors Andy Berke and Jim Coppinger announced on Friday the creation of a new Mayor’s Art Award. A partnership with the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, the Mayor’s Art Award will recognize businesses that support the area’s artist community.  

“Art expresses the unique identity of our city,” said Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke. “Our collection of Public Art tells the story of our area’s rebirth -- once on the decline, we are now an outdoor destination, a booming manufacturing hub, and a center for innovative start-up companies. Importantly, art not only showcases our assets, but reminds us of our struggles and problems that remain to be tackled through collaborative efforts.”  

“This reminder of our successes and shortcomings would not be possible without the support of our business community, who time and time again has supported creative endeavors,” Mayor Berke continued.  

The Mayor’s Art Award, which was recommended through Mayor Berke’s Chattanooga Forward process, will be awarded during the Annual Chamber Meeting in August. The Award will specifically celebrate businesses that have a demonstrated and tangible connection to the local arts community through financial, in-kind support, or general promotion of the arts. 

“Art has played an important role in our community. It expresses the unique identity of our region and helps to build a vibrant community,” said Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger. “Through the ‘Mayor’s Art Award’, we will celebrate those businesses that go above and beyond in their support for our local artists.”  

Starting today until June 30, individuals can nominate a for-profit business as a potential recipient of the Mayor’s Art Award. While a business of any size can be awarded, they must be located in Hamilton County. The public is encouraged to nominate businesses that may support any type of creative expression including but not limited to arts programming, performing arts or visual arts.  

The Mayor’s Arts Award will be made without discrimination of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability.  

To nominate a local business, visit connect.chattanooga.gov/artaward.


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