![]() ![]() Much like the museum, the artwork is sure to inspire children of all ages to explore, innovate, create and play." ![]() “It is impressive that the museum is making a substantial investment in an artwork that will give back to the community by creating a space of wonder and discovery for all outside its front door. "This is a very exciting opportunity for an artist to be part of shaping the public experience of the Creative Discovery Museum and downtown Chattanooga,” said Katelyn Kirnie, Public Art consultant. Funding for the planning phase is provided by the Lyndhurst Foundation. CDM will lead this project while collaborating with stakeholders and businesses along Chestnut Street. The design will be representative of the museum’s energetic and creative personality while complementing its neighbors –The Hilton Garden Inn and the AMC Majestic 12 theater. The redesigned Plaza will transform the 300 Chestnut Block into a vibrant, attractive civic space. ![]() “The art piece along with the renovation of CDM’s plaza will make a lasting impression on visitors and provide a space for all members of our community to gather and interact.” “Creative Discovery Museum is the gateway to downtown Chattanooga,” said Henry Schulson, CDM’s executive director. The piece will invite all children and adults to engage in play and interact with sound, light, scale or kinetics before entering the museum’s front doors. The art piece will create an impactful and iconic focal point within the museum’s plaza that encourages “Instagram-able” and photographable moments. The winning concept design will be used to fundraise for the public artwork and plaza redesign construction. Up to three teams will be selected and each awarded a $3,500 stipend to develop site-specific concept design proposals. ![]()
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