Between the Bridges
Local Arts Festival
Applications Open June 1, 2026
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 SPLASH, creating an exciting weekend that celebrates the depth and diversity of Chattanooga’s creative community.
Join us from 10 AM–5 PM each day for a weekend filled with local art, community, and creativity.
Artists may apply for one or both festival days.
⏰ Applications open June 1, 2026 and close June 20, 2026.
🤑 AVA Members application fee is waived using coupon code: MEMBER
‼️ Open exclusively to artists located within 45 miles of Chattanooga.
Questions? Contact Sarah Moore at sarah@avarts.org.
A look back at Between the Bridges 2024!
We are looking forward to another fun-filled festival!