The Knoxville Public library is working to commission artists to create custom artworks. Library Director Roslin Thompson tells KNIA/KRLS News about the response to the project.

“It’s been phenomenal, we have received 24 really good quality submissions. The next step is for an Art Committee to make a decision on our semifinalists.”

Heather Libby, Adult Services Librarian tells us the next step in the process.

“We are choosing 7-10 artists and we are going to ask them to submit a more detailed proposal. In this first round, we wanted to see their body of work. We have been impressed with the wide