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Submit five digital photographs showing your cohesive body of work and booth setup for juried consideration to compete for $15,000 in awards at this annual outdoor arts festival.
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Get matched →The 26th Annual 4 Bridges Arts Festival (4BAF) is a nationally significant juried show presented by the Association for Visual Arts in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Held at the First Horizon Pavilion, a 50,000 square foot covered outdoor venue, the festival celebrates visual artists with $15,000 in cash awards and connects them with avid art buyers and collectors.
October 31, 2026, 11:59 pm EDT. Applications submitted through ZAPPlication.org only.
Submit five high-quality digital photographs: four showing your cohesive body of work you intend to exhibit, and one image of your booth (booth photo must not include signage, branding, symbols, or attributes revealing your identity). An artist statement is required as part of the jury evaluation.
Must be 18 years or older. Collaborative teams of no more than two artists welcome. Artists wishing to present work in more than one medium must submit separate applications and pay the fee for each category.
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.
Three credentialed art professionals conduct a blind jury evaluation, reviewing digital photographs and artist statements without knowing artist identity. Jurors score applications 1–3 or 5–7 (no score of 4 allowed); three scores are averaged for a final score. A waitlist is created by category based on jury scores. Scores and comments are confidential.
The First Horizon Pavilion in Chattanooga's Southside District is a 50,000 square foot facility with a roof and open sides, providing protection from weather and excellent airflow. The concrete floor venue includes interior restrooms, ample parking for cars/vans/trailers, reserved free artist parking with passes, and artist hospitality featuring snacks, meals, and beverages throughout the weekend.
Friday, April 6–9 pm. Artists must attend and have booths open for sales. Attracts approximately 1,000 local art enthusiasts, patrons, and collectors. Preview Party tickets: $125/person. Public admission Saturday–Sunday: $5/person ($6 by credit card); children under 18 free.