4 Bridges Arts Festival 2020: Chattanooga's Premier Fine Arts Celebration Marks 20th Anniversary
Chattanooga's premier visual arts festival, the 4 Bridges Arts Festival, returns to the First Horizon Pavilion April 17-19, 2020. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this world-class event has been named a "Top 50 Fine Arts Fair" by Art Fair SourceBook. Guests enjoy a weekend of exceptional fine art in the heart of Chattanooga's historic Southside District. With diverse mediums and styles showcased in a unique 50,000 sq. ft. pavilion, plus serious art buyers from across the region and beyond, it creates an unmatched atmosphere.
In addition to the outstanding fine art, the festival offers children's art activities in the Creative Kids Art Tent, live performances on the music stage, local food favorites, and a selection of craft beer and wine.
It all comes together April 17-19 to deliver the region's most prestigious fine arts experience. Festival tickets are $5 for adults; children 17 and under are free. Tickets available at the gate.________________________________________________________________________________
150 Fine Artists Selected by the 2020 Jury Panel
Featuring works in 2D and 3D mixed media, oil and acrylic painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, metal, photography, ceramics, watercolor, pastels, wood, furniture, jewelry, glass, fiber, leather, and basketry.
To see the 2020 artist exhibitors, click here.
Artist credit from left to right: Carrie Pendergrass, Douglas Piper Jr., Kent Ambler.
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Festival Hours and the 4 Bridges Preview Party
Festival Location:
First Horizon Pavilion
1826 Reggie White Blvd - Chattanooga, TN 37408
Time: 6:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Attendees enjoy exclusive access to the festival and artists from across the U.S., plus delicious food, a full bar, and live music. Tickets go on sale February 17, 2020.
Daily Festival Hours Saturday, April 18 - 10 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 19 - 10 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Featuring 150 fine artists from across the U.S., local and regional food, live music each day, beer and wine sales, and kids' art activities in the Creative Kids Tent! ______________________________________________________________________________________ 4 Bridges is a Fully Juried Art Festival $20,000+ in cash prizes awarded by the 2020 jurors.
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).
