The Arts in Morristown continue to flourish and a new installation was unveiled along with a promise of things to come. The Tennessee Arts Commission has funded the creation of a painting that was unveiled recently at the western entrance to the Rose Center, near the awning. “We envisioned a scope of projects that will be available to the public,” Lisa Shiveler said.
“We selected local artists for the paintings.” Shiveler was part of the team that organized the project. Other team members include Debra Miksa, Natasha Morrison, Dan Gibson, Betsy Hurst, Shelly Shropshire, Hal Drury and Beccy Hamm.
The team came together at a workshop that also resulted in the sign art installation that was placed at the Downtown Green by the farmer’s market. "I think we're lucky to have art for the public to be able to enjoy and view," local artist Gibson said. "We have a great art community.
" Hamm, executive director at the Rose Center, worked on both projects and is proud of the “It was a collaborative effort,” she said. “It started with an AIR Shift Workshop a year ago..
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.it comes from the citizens. They brainstormed ideas and came up with this (project).
” The first painting is of the Rose Center itself and is a print of an original by Mike Sandlock. "We really wanted to encourage and use local artists," and "So the artist got a commission for the use of their art." A big part of the art is also the beautiful protective frame built by local Black Arrow Customs that makes.