Public Art Chattanooga Announces Unveiling Of Art In Motion Shuttles

  • Friday, June 10, 2011
Shown, from left to right, are Art in Motion shuttles by Daryl Thetford, Karen Estes and Jaimie Davis.
Shown, from left to right, are Art in Motion shuttles by Daryl Thetford, Karen Estes and Jaimie Davis.

Art in Motion CARTA Electric Shuttles are officially on the streets of downtown Chattanooga. Five shuttles wrapped in original two-dimensional designs by local artists, Rondell Crier, Jaimie Davis, Karen Estes, Daryl Thetford and Claire Vassort were unveiled at the 25th Anniversary Celebration for River City Company on Thursday at Miller Plaza.

Those who live, work, and play in downtown Chattanooga can be on the lookout for:

“Joy Ride” by Rondell Crier
“Chattanooga’s Urban Connection, Yellow” by Jaimie Davis
“it’s ALL right here!” by Karen Estes
“Urban Landscape” by Daryl Thetford
“Breath of Life” by Claire Vassort

Shuttles by Rondell Crier and Claire Vassort will be parked at the Chattanooga Market this Sunday, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for the Chattanooga Green Festival.

Art in Motion is a public art project collaboration between CARTA, Public Art Chattanooga and River City Company designed to transform CARTA Downtown Electric Shuttles into mobile public art works. The shuttles will remain on the streets for the duration of two years beginning in the spring of 2011.

Art in Motion celebrates public art’s contribution to a vibrant community and also serves as a symbol of downtown revitalization efforts that span over 25 years. The project is generously sponsored by the River City Company.

For more information, please contact Peggy Townsend, director, Public Art Chattanooga, at 423 643-6096 or publicartchattanooga1@gmail.com.

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