Public Art Chattanooga, CARTA and River City Co. have collaborated on a new art initiative that is sure to attract attention from Chattanoogans and tourists alike.
Five of CARTA’s electric shuttles that run between the Chattanooga Choo Choo and North Shore have been “wrapped” with designs created by painters, collage artists and graphic designers.
A call for entries for this project solicited 31 designs from people living or working within a 50-mile radius of the city. The five chosen were translated onto vinyl wraps by National Poster Co.
“We asked those submitting designs to keep in mind the revitalization of downtown Chattanooga,” said Lisa Flint, vice president of marketing for River City Co. “The shuttles run all day long, so there is a guaranteed audience and high visibility.”
Peggy Wood Townsend, director of Public Art Chattanooga, said the selection committee tried to choose a variety of styles and artists with diverse approaches.