On the Fence

On the Fence is a temporary public art project designed to reveal the potential of Main Street, an area at the center of urban revitalization currently obscured by chain link fences in the Southside district of downtown Chattanooga. To complement renewal efforts, local artists, graphic designers, architects, schools, and individuals were invited to submit designs for art installations to be exhibited on the chain link fences along the Main Street corridor. In February, a panel consisting of Public Art Committee members, neighborhood residents, and area property owners selected 8 winning proposals. The art installations are now on view along Main Street and will be displayed for up to a year.