'Chief Morris' art recommended for NIC Campus

New artwork is coming soon to the North Idaho College campus. Among several entries submitted, the Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission unanimously selected “Chief Morris Antelope,” by local artist Cheryl Metcalf. Approval of the piece is contingent on City Council approval.

All entries for the site were open to public comment in recent weeks and were displayed at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library, North Idaho College and Coeur d’Alene Tribe Reservation. The overwhelming favorite was “Chief Morris.”

The city previously approved a $45,000 expenditure for the art, which will be located just west of Rosenberry Drive along the Centennial Trail near the wastewater treatment plant.

“We're proud that the Tribe's rich heritage and longstanding history in the Coeur d’Alene area will soon be represented on our aboriginal territory. We thank the City of Coeur d’Alene,” said Coeur d'Alene Tribal Chairman Chief Allan.