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“Looking Up Arts,” an experienced artist team from San Francisco that focuses on interactive large scale art installations, will create a functional art installation for Anderson Park in downtown Jackson in June 2025.

“Looking Up Arts” was chosen through a competitive application process by a selection committee of Public Art Commission members and site stakeholders to bring new life to an empty sidewalk space. This project is led by Our Jackson Home and the City of Jackson.

“We’re excited to bring our artwork to Jackson and to contribute to the creative energy of Anderson Park. Inspired by Jackson’s rich music scene, iconic buildings, and farming heritage, our installation celebrates the vibrancy of the community through bold and playful designs. We hope to add a joyful splash of color and create a gathering place in this well-loved public space,” Srikanth Guttikonda, founder of “Looking Up Arts,” said.

The upcoming installation will be a permanent piece of art expected to be in the space for many years to come, and will transform an underutilized section of sidewalk into a vibrant, colorful community space. The piece includes multiple sculptures that will also function as tables and chairs for the public to use. The design will incorporate agricultural and musical elements, complimenting the neighboring Farmers’ Market and AMP.

“We can’t wait for people to sit at the tables and enjoy the art when they visit the area,” said Lizzie Emmons, Program Director of Our Jackson Home. “It will be a colorful and useful addition to Jackson’s Arts District.”

The installation is made possible through a partnership between the City of Jackson and the Our Jackson Home program at the CO. The announcement comes soon after Jackson, Tennessee, was named USA Today’s #3 Best City for Street Art in 2025, reflecting a continued collaborative effort to grow the City’s collection of street art for residents and visitors alike to enjoy

To learn more about public art in Jackson, visit ourjacksonhome.com/publicart.