Artburst: Chattanooga's Premier Month-Long Spring Arts Celebration
Artburst is Chattanooga's month-long celebration of art, artists, and the vibrant colors of spring. Each week features events and destinations designed to stimulate the senses and infuse the city with fresh energy and creativity.
Explore the full list of Artburst events here and visit ARTBURSTCHATT.COM for more details.
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Artburst highlights include:
April 5-8
CHATTANOOGA FILM FESTIVAL
CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE
THURSDAY-SUNDAY
The Chattanooga Film Festival celebrates all aspects of cinema—from films and filmmakers to audiences, critics, collectors, curators, and of course, popcorn. Launched in 2014, it has quickly gained recognition among film enthusiasts, creators, and industry professionals.
April 7
SPRING IN THE PARK & SCULPTURE BURN
SCULPTURE FIELDS AT MONTAGUE PARK
SATURDAY 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Join the family-friendly fun on Chattanooga's Southside as Sculpture Fields marks its second anniversary with Spring in the Park. Enjoy live music, food trucks, a beer tent, live artist demonstrations, a new children's area, and cap off the day with the dramatic burning of a 30-foot wooden sculpture by artist Andrew Nigh.
April 7
ART IN BLOOM
REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM & NATURE CENTER
SATURDAY 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Embark on a nature walk with the Hunter Museum and Reflection Riding. Participants act as botanists and artists, using field journals to document spring blooms and create prints inspired by nature's textures, sights, sounds, and scents.
April 8
BURNIN' BRIDGES MURAL JAM
4310 OAKLAND AVE, ALTON PARK
SUNDAY 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
This year's Burnin’ Bridges Mural Jam takes over a massive warehouse in Alton Park. Over 25 professional mural artists from across the country will create stunning works for the community. Meet the artists and view the murals live—Chattanooga's largest street art project to date.
April 12
ROOTED IN COLOR
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA
THURSDAY 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Jazzanooga presents JAM Fest ’18 and “Rooted in Color,” a showcase of African American visual artists.
April 13
MEET THE MAKERS: Sculpture & Whiskey
CHATTANOOGA WHISKEY EVENT HALL
FRIDAY 5:30 - 7:30 P.M.
The Mid-South Sculpture Alliance and Public Art Chattanooga celebrate the Art on the Riverwalk Sculpture Exhibition. Meet sculptors Andy Light, Roger Halligan, Eric Stein, and Larry Millard in a panel discussion with guest curator Albert Paley, accompanied by drinks.
April 13
LAURA McMILLIAN: Pounding Branch
LIT ART GALLERY
FRIDAY 6:00 PM TO 10:00 PM
Join the opening reception for Laura McMillian's new installation and performance, created during her ARC: Artist Residency Chattanooga. The exhibition runs for two weeks, viewable by appointment afterward.
April 14
ART ON THE RIVERWALK: Bike Tour
RIVERWALK - WHELAND FOUNDRY TRAILHEAD
SATURDAY 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Led by Mid-South Sculpture Alliance president and artist Isaac Duncan III, enjoy a 3-mile bike tour of the Art on the Riverwalk Sculpture Exhibition, from Wheland Foundry Trailhead to Blue Goose Hollow. Bring or rent a bike on-site.
April 21
CLEAN & GREEN
WATERHOUSE PAVILION AT MILLER PLAZA
SATURDAY
Give back to downtown Chattanooga through cleanup, greening initiatives, and temporary murals by artist Kevin Bate.
April 21
ARTFUL YOGA: Sound, Sight and Sensation
HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
SATURDAY 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Led by Yoga Landing instructor Aly Haugland, this sensory yoga session blends gallery exercises with practices focusing on sight, sound, and sensation.
April 21 & 22
FOUR BRIDGES ARTS FESTIVAL
FIRST TENNESSEE PAVILION
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Chattanooga's top outdoor cultural event since 2000, juried by the Association for Visual Arts. Features national artists with $15,000 in awards.
April 28
MEET ME AT THE PARK: “Clamber, Scramble, Traverse”
STERCHI FARM, SOUTH CHICKAMAUGA GREENWAY
SATURDAY 10 AM - 2:00 PM
Celebrate artist Adam Kuby's environmental artwork and adventure trail with the Trust for Public Land, City of Chattanooga, Public Art Chattanooga, and more. Enjoy biking, kayaking, BBQ, music, and activities at Sterchi Farm.
April 28
ART 120: Scenic City Art Car Weekend
STATION STREET & CHATTANOOGA CHOO CHOO GARDENS
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM - 10 PM
Daytime tailgate party and art car cruise-in with artists, costumes, and voting for the Golden Gnome Award. Evening Art Car Fashion Ball features student-designed gowns, art cars, music, food, and more.
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