Tony Novak, Lyrical Rider, located at Coleman Park Community Center on Thompson Lane
Photo: Stacey Irvin
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New Public Art Bike Racks Are Here! by Caroline Vincent, Public Art Manager, Metro Nashville Arts Commission
B
e on the lookout—seven new artist-designed bike racks are in a neighborhood near you! These bike racks, while
functional, are also the most innovative racks you’ll see anywhere. In 2010, Metro Arts installed the first series of public art bike racks around downtown Nashville. Since then, biking has become an even more popular way to get exercise, commute to work, or just see the city at a slower pace. We love this initiative because it promotes healthy living, promotes work by local and regional artists, and puts amazing, one-of-a-kind sculptures throughout Nashville’s neighborhoods. In order to celebrate this most exciting occasion we’re holding a contest! What kind of contest you ask? Well, it’s an Instagram contest, and anyone can participate. First, you must have an Instagram account, and you’re going to want to like Metro Arts on Facebook to find out more. So go ahead, we’ll wait while you go do that . . . Now here are the rules: 1) Snap a picture of yourself and your favorite public art bike rack 2) Tag us with #artracksnashville 3) Post your picture to Instagram 4) Make sure to like us on Facebook. Winners will receive fabulous prizes and will be randomly selected at the end of the month and announced on the Metro Arts Facebook Page. (Contest ends October 1.)
Got it? Easy! We want to see your pics. For a map, a list of the new rack locations, and a spectacular FREE public art tour you can take on your bike or B-cycle, visit publicart.nashville.gov. Go! Do it. Ride a bike. But wear a helmet! Photo: Stacey Irvin
Need help figuring out how to navigate Nashville on a bike? Check out www.nashvitality.org or www.nashville.bcycle.com.
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