Arts Week 2025 was a powerful celebration of creativity, connection, and community from start to finish. Held April 21–25 across Chattanooga and Hamilton County, the week featured nearly 70 events that highlighted the strength and diversity of our local arts scene.
From public art tours and youth performances to gallery openings and hands-on workshops, Arts Week 2025 was a showcase of the incredible talent living and working in our region. Travelers arriving at the Chattanooga Airport were welcomed by live music performed by local musicians, offering a uniquely Chattanoogan greeting that set the tone
for the week.
The excitement extended to City Hall and the County Courthouse, where both Mayor Tim Kelly and Mayor Weston Wamp issued official proclamations recognizing the importance of the arts in building a vibrant, thriving community. Their words affirmed what we already know: the arts aren’t just a part of our identity—they help define it.
“This week reminded me that the arts are everywhere in Chattanooga—on our stages, in our parks, and in the spaces we pass through every day.”
—Arts Week Attendee
As one attendee shared, “This week reminded me that the arts are everywhere in Chattanooga—on our stages, in our parks, and in the spaces we pass through every day.”
At ArtsBuild, we believe that the arts should be celebrated not just for one week, but all year long. Thanks to your support, we can ensure that every week is arts week in Chattanooga.
Kickoff
Starting an exciting week with a coin toss for the Chattanooga Football Club
Monday
Grabbing some creative juice from Arts Week event partner (be)caffeinated to fuel an art-filled week
Tuesday
Catching the next generation of creativity at the Chatt State end-of-year art student art exhibition
Wednesday
Stopping by the Association for Visual Arts for their member printmaking show
Thursday
Helping create “Terra the Turtle” at The Art of Recycling event in Miller Plaza to celebrate Earth Month
Friday
Writing postcards to our elected officials to advocate for the arts
Saturday
Taking in a show at Chattanooga State Dinner Theatre
Philanthrophair!
Wrapping up a fantastic week at Stove Works supporting the arts with the Philanthrophair dunk tank and Chattanooga Theatre Centre Director Rodney Van Valkenburg