Applications Open For Between The Bridges Festival

  • Thursday, June 13, 2024

Applications for Between the Bridges 2024 are now open here.

Just like last year, participants have the option for one day or both. This opportunity is exclusively for local artists (within a 45-mile radius of Chattanooga).

The Between the Bridges Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, and Sunday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Coolidge Park. It will include live music and showcasing the work of approximately 40 local artists in a vibrant festival setting. Two-thirds of these artists will be selected through AVA, while the remainder will be featured in a special section called Potters Alley, curated by Scenic City Clay Arts. Plus, sharing the park with the 7 Bridges Marathon guarantees a bustling crowd.

The application for BTB 2024 closes Friday, June 28. For any inquiries, feel free to reach out to Sarah Moore at sarah@avarts.org.

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