Chattanooga’s premier visual arts festival returns to the First Horizon Pavilion April 17-19, 2020. This year marks the 20th anniversary of bringing a world class fine arts festival to the Chattanooga area. Named a "Top 50 Fine Arts Fair" by Art Fair SourceBook, the 4 Bridges Arts Festival invites guests to a weekend of exceptional fine art in the heart of Chattanooga's historic Southside District. Diversity in mediums and styles in a truly unique 50,000 sq. foot pavilion, mixed with serious art buyers from across the region and beyond create an atmosphere unlike any other. 

In addition to the fantastic range of fine art, 4 Bridges features art activities for children in the Creative Kids Art Tent, live performances on the music stage, local foodie favorites and a wonderful craft beer and wine selection.

It all comes together April 17-19th to create the region's most prestigious and unique fine arts experience! Festival tickets are $5 for adults, children 17 & under are free. Tickets are sold at the gate.  ________________________________________________________________________________

150 Fine Artists Selected from the 2020 Jury Panel 

Featuring work in 2-D and 3-D mixed media, oil and acrylic painting, sculpture, printmaking and drawing, metal, photography, ceramics, watercolor and pastels, wood, furniture, jewelry, glass, fiber and leather and basketry.

To see the 2020 Artist Exhibitors, click here

Carrie Pendergrass Douglas Piper JrKent Ambler

 



 

 

 

Artist credit from left to right: Carrie Pendergrass, Douglas Piper Jr., Kent Ambler.

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Festival Opening Times and the 4 Bridges Preview Party Festival Location:
First Horizon Pavilion

1826 Reggie White Blvd - Chattanooga, TN 37408

 
4 Bridges Preview Party
When: Friday, April 17th
Time: 6:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
4 Bridges Preview Party attendees enjoy exclusive access to the entire festival and the exhibiting artists from across the U.S., delicious food, full bar and live music. Tickets to the Preview Party go on sale on February 17, 2020. 
 
Daily Festival Entrance
Saturday, April 18th - 10 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 19th - 10 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
 
Featuring 150 fine artists from across the U.S., local and regional food , live music performances each day on the music stage, beer and wine sales and kids art activities in the Creative Kids Tent!
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4 Bridges is a Fully Juried Art Festival
 
$20,000+ in Cash Prizes will be Awarded by its 2020 Jurors.
 
    chris whitteylamar t wilsonangela supan
 
From left to right: Chris Whittey - Columbus State University (Columbus, OH), Lamar T. Wilson -  CEO of lamART Professional Art Services (Nashville, TN), Angela Supan - Former Assistant Director at River Gallery (Chattanooga, TN).