Between the Bridges
Local Arts Festival
Hey Chattanooga-area visual artists! Curious what it’s like to show and sell at an arts festival? Looking to do more local events, connect with new audiences, or find a fresh place to share your work? Between the Bridges is a festival created just for local artists — and 2026 marks our 6th year bringing it to Coolidge Park!
AVA’s beloved locals-only arts festival, Between the Bridges, returns to Coolidge Park on October 24–25, 2026, featuring approximately 50 local artists displaying and selling artwork in a lively festival atmosphere. Held alongside the 7 Bridges Marathon, Chattanooga Jazz Festival, and the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) annual conference, the weekend is expected to bring thousands of visitors to downtown and Northshore Chattanooga.
This year’s festival will also feature community partners including Scenic City Clay Arts, H*Art Gallery, the Photographic Society of Chattanooga, and The Chattery, creating an exciting weekend that celebrates the depth and diversity of Chattanooga’s creative community.
Join us from 10 AM–5 PM Saturday and 12-5 PM on Sunday for a weekend filled with local art, community, and creativity.
Questions? Contact Sarah Moore at sarah@avarts.org.
**FOR ARTISTS WHO HAVE APPLIED AND BEEN ACCEPTED TO THE SHOW: please click one of the two buttons below to pay your booth fee
A look back at Between the Bridges 2024!
We are looking forward to another fun-filled festival!