4 Bridges Arts Festival

10/07/2026

Email from Art-Linx Show Date: April 16-18, 2027 4 Bridges Arts Festival (TN) April 16-18, 2027 Application Deadline 10/31/26 APPLY HERE Call to Artists WHAT: 27th Annual 4 Bridges Arts Festival (4BAF

10/07/2026

4 BRIDGES ARTS FESTIVAL | CHATTANOOGA, TN - APPLY TODAY!
Be part of the 27th Annual 4 Bridges Arts Festival, April 16–18, 2027, during the Association for Visual Arts’ 40th Anniversary year.

Limited to just 150 artists, 4BAF brings artists together with an established audience of collectors and art buyers in the covered, open-air First Horizon Pavilion.

$15,000 in awards • 15,000 estimated attendance • Friday Preview Party with 1,000 art patrons • Artist dinner • Reserved parking • 24-hour security • Booth sitters • Extensive marketing & PR
Application deadline: October 31, 2026
Apply now on ZAPP and be part of this milestone year for the visual arts in Chattanooga.
https://conta.cc/4xNFPbD

Email from Art-Linx Show Date: April 16-18, 2027 4 Bridges Arts Festival (TN) April 16-18, 2027 Application Deadline 10/31/26 APPLY HERE Call to Artists WHAT: 27th Annual 4 Bridges Arts Festival (4BAF

09/23/2026

04/18/2026

We are thrilled to announce the awards winners of our 2026 show! This is a testament to the hard work of the jurors in selecting artists from our application pool, and meant that their work of going through the show and evaluating everyone’s work was very difficult. We’re so thankful to our panel of jurors as well as each artist participating in this year's show.

Best in Show- Elaine Booth (painting: watercolor)
2D 2nd Place- Jennifer McBrien (fiber/leather)
2D 3rd Place- Kenneth Lewis (painting: oil/acrylic)
2D Honorable Mention- Jesse Richard (printmaking)
3D 2nd Place- Chris Matias (ceramics)
3D 3rd Place- Jeffery Mead (wood)
3D Honorable Mention- Audrey Laine Sawyer (jewelry)
Chuck Gavin Best Local Artist- Rosie Fitzgerrel (painting: oil/acrylic)
Bobby Stone Best Emerging Artist- Naya Green (painting: oil/acrylic)

Come visit us Sunday April 19th for the final day of the festival! We'll be open 10am-5pm at First Horizon Pavilion, so be sure to stop by and check out all of our amazing artists.

04/18/2026

Congratulations to our winners of the 2026 4BAF Juror's Choice Awards: Laura Morales, Kate Tillman, and Micheal Paul Cole! These amazing artists were chosen as our jurors' personal picks among the 2026 artist lineup for their photography and watercolor works. There's still one more day to check out their art at 4 Bridges Arts Festival- we'll see you there! .morales.studio

04/17/2026

As we prepare to open the festival tonight for our VIP Preview Party, we want to take a moment to thank all the wonderful patrons whose donations make our event run so well. We literally couldn't put the show on without these contributions. Thank you so much for your support!

04/17/2026

Yes 🐶The pavilion is pet friendly! Please keep your sweet fur-friends leashed and mindful of the art and booths. 🙏🏼🦮

04/15/2026

A hometown show, a drink in hand, and good vibes all around. 🥂 Kenneth Kudulis is ready for 4BAF — are you?

Catch him (+140 artist) THIS weekend at the First Horizon Pavilion! 🗓️ Saturday 10–6 | Sunday 10–5 🎟️ Or Friday night if you’ve got your Preview Party tickets 👀

04/13/2026

As we prepare for the 4 Bridges Arts Festival, we wish to take a moment to thank our sponsors! Our Veterans Bridge tier sponsors provide essential support for our festival operations with their donations, labor, and efforts, helping us bring the arts to the community. Thank you for your support!

04/13/2026

This is what a good weekend looks like. 🎨🎶✨

4BAF is back and we’re bringing the whole family along for the ride:
🖼️ 140 artists from 28 states
🎵 9 local musicians & bands
🍴 7 local food trucks
🎭 Giant puppets, face painting, henna & more
🖍️ Chalk art, coloring stations & 5-minute portraits

There is truly something for everyone — and the kids get in FREE.👏

🎟️ Pre-sale tickets: $5 (closes Friday!) | $6 at the gate | Kids under 18 free
📅 This weekend | April 18-19
📍 First Horizon Pavilion, Downtown Chattanooga

Grab your pre-sale tickets before Friday — link in bio!

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