Large art pieces dot the sculpture garden section of Montague Park on Wednesday.A sculpture park on Chattanooga’s Southside was approved by regional planners Monday, moving the 20-acre garden one step closer to a lease with the city and a spring opening.
Officials with Sculpture Fields at Montague Park, a nonprofit organization overseeing the project, hope to rotate different exhibits for free viewing, holding about 50 pieces of art at a time.
The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency recommended Monday that the city lease the northern part of Montague Park to the nonprofit.
The city would be responsible for the same park maintenance and security provided at other city parks, and Sculpture Fields would run the rest of the operation, according to local artist and organization leader John Henry.
“It’s a win for everybody,” Henry said. “We’re footing the bills and, unfortunately up till now I’m footing the bill, but I’m very pleased to do it. It’s a great addition to the city.”