EPB chooses 10 artists for final year of Murals Project
10th Street murals. EPB
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — EPB has selected 10 local artists for its fourth annual community mural project.
This year, artists will take to the 10th Street substation.
The theme will be “the magic of unity.” Artworks will illustrate the possibilities for change when people work together, EPB said.
“Over the past four years, the 10th Murals Project has added vibrancy to the MLK Blvd area by celebrating the history, traditions and culture of the area,” said James McKissic, President of ArtsBuild. “Partnering with EPB by supporting local artists in their creation of these masterpieces has been rewarding and we are pleased to see the lasting impact of their work even after this project’s completion.”
Murals over the past two years have honored Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The 10 chosen artists will paint 10 separate murals at this location.
Here are this year’s 10 mural artists:
- Christen McNelly
- Jaclyn Lewis
- Jerome Foster
- Juanita Montgomery
- Justin Butts
- Karen Estes
- Lexi D’Ambrosio
- Olivia Reckert
- Rea Shaw
- Sofia Rudakevych
EPB will unveil the completed murals in June.
This is the final year of the project.
“It represents a lot more than just a beautiful picture,” said EPB spokeswoman Sophie Moore. “It’s something that helps make our community stronger and highlight some of the most important history that’s taken place here.”
