Tech Goes Home for the Arts is a 15-hour course designed in partnership with The Enterprise Center for individual artists of any discipline and small arts organizations to become prepared to monetize their online presence and to use digital and social media to connect to their students, audiences, and collaborators online. The course is offered four times a year for adults (over the age of 18) and twice a year for high school students.
Tech Goes Home for Teens: Young adults looking for support in preparing resumes, signing up for educational courses, or applying for jobs, we have a class just for you! Taught by the amazing Mr. Domonique Whitaker, our class works to help you achieve all of your college and career readiness goals, plus, you get a free Chromebook at the end of the week! Low-cost internet options are also available as needed.Â
Class Dates: May 4-8th 2026
Class Times: 4:30-7:30 pm
*You must attend all 5 days in order to get the free Chromebook + Certificate of Completion*
Deadline to Apply: March 31, 2026 at 11:50 pm. Click here to apply through Google Forms!
Since the 1920s, coffeehouses have been buzzing with creativity as gathering places for poets, musicians, and artists of all kinds. CDM is honoring that tradition by turning Spark Central into the Creative Perk Coffeehouse! Guests are invited to share their talents at our open mic, listen to poetry readings, sip on hot chocolate or coffee from Tailwind Coffee, and create coffee-inspired art.
Chattanooga loves its coffee shops, so let’s celebrate them together—with art, music, and a warm cup in hand.
Happening all day April 11-12. Included with Museum Admission. Click here to purchase tickets.
Ready for a Saturday morning filled with rockets, robots, and hands-on creativity? The UTC Challenger STEM Learning Center is hosting a huge family and community learning day, and you're invited!
The Center has gathered some of the best partners in the Tennessee Valley to bring science, technology, engineering, arts, and math to life.
The Highlights:
Rocket Science: Hang out with the Rocket Mocs!
Chemistry Fun: Interactive experiments with UTC Chemistry.
Art & Creativity: Get hands-on with the Arts-based collaborative and ArtsBuild.
Stargazing & More: Meet experts from the Clarence T. Jones Observatory.
History & Power: Explore with TVA and the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum.
Why You Should Be There:
FREEÂ Admission
FREEÂ Parking
FREEÂ Snacks & Drinks
Fun for the whole family!
Your seat at the table is waiting. The Holmberg Arts Leadership Institute is officially accepting applications! Designed for Hamilton County residents ready to lead and advocate for our vibrant local culture, this 11-month immersive experience is open to ALL professionals. You don’t have to be an artist to be an arts leader. Click here to learn more about the program.
The Details:
11-month program (July–May)
Meets 3rd Thursday evenings
Deep dives into our local arts ecosystem
Deadline to Apply: Saturday, April 11
Click here to apply for the 2026-2027 Holmberg Class!
Inspired by the bold shapes and colors of Henri Matisse, we’ll explore the art of “drawing with scissors.” Design your own cut-paper collage and experiment with a variety of materials to create unique works of art. This hands-on session invites young artists to discover how different mediums can come together in fun and unexpected ways!
This event is included with Museum Admission. Click here to purchase tickets.
Since the 1920s, coffeehouses have been buzzing with creativity as gathering places for poets, musicians, and artists of all kinds. CDM is honoring that tradition by turning Spark Central into the Creative Perk Coffeehouse! Guests are invited to share their talents at our open mic, listen to poetry readings, sip on hot chocolate or coffee from Tailwind Coffee, and create coffee-inspired art.
Chattanooga loves its coffee shops, so let’s celebrate them together—with art, music, and a warm cup in hand.
Happening all day April 11-12. Included with Museum Admission. Click here to purchase tickets.
Celebrate the Power of the Arts this April 13-19, 2026!
This exciting week-long event celebrates the cultural, social, and economic contributions of local arts organizations and creatives to Chattanooga and Hamilton County. Join us as we shine a spotlight on the vibrant and vital impact of the nonprofit arts sector in our community.
The Anna Safley Houston Museum of Decorative Arts invites you to a special behind-the-scenes tour of their museum's major restoration project on Monday, April 13th. The grand reopening is scheduled for Fall 2026, but you can get a sneak peak during Arts Week while the Houston staff begins moving over 15,000 items back into the museum.
The Houston Museum is in the midst of a comprehensive three-phase restoration of our historic home. The house, originally constructed in the 1890s, requires significant updates to ensure its structural integrity and accessibility while maintaining its historical charm. Through this restoration, the Museum aims to preserve the building’s legacy while enhancing its function as a museum and community space by adding an elevator, a beautiful classroom that can be rented out when not in use, and an intimate event space overlooking the Tennessee River.
The Museum is offering two tour times on Monday, April 13, limited to 10 people.
12:00 - 1:00 pm
1:30 - 2:30 pm
The Anna Safley Houston Museum of Decorative Arts invites you to a special behind-the-scenes tour of their museum's major restoration project on Monday, April 13th. The grand reopening is scheduled for Fall 2026, but you can get a sneak peak during Arts Week while the Houston staff begins moving over 15,000 items back into the museum.
The Houston Museum is in the midst of a comprehensive three-phase restoration of our historic home. The house, originally constructed in the 1890s, requires significant updates to ensure its structural integrity and accessibility while maintaining its historical charm. Through this restoration, the Museum aims to preserve the building’s legacy while enhancing its function as a museum and community space by adding an elevator, a beautiful classroom that can be rented out when not in use, and an intimate event space overlooking the Tennessee River.
The Museum is offering two tour times on Monday, April 13, limited to 10 people.
12:00 - 1:00 pm
1:30 - 2:30 pm
The Hunter Museum of American Art invites Chattanooga’s Black professionals to a celebration of community, culture, and connections. This free bimonthly series is designed by and created for all area Black professionals.
The month’s theme is “Sowing the Seeds of Community” and will feature a gallery experience with Black artists from The Hunter Invitational V, performances by poet Krantszy Boursiquot and gospel inspirational singer Tiffany Coleman with musician DJay Gates.
We will also have a facilitated networking activity, tasty treats from Adrian’s Catering and Down Home Bakes & a cash bar.
Step into the magical world of needle felting and create your own little 3D scene! In this beginner-friendly class, we’ll use a simple dryer wool ball as our base to build a miniature world (think Mario World) with cozy cottages, trees, mushrooms, or even whimsical landscapes. You’ll learn needle felting techniques to shape, layer, and add details, bringing your tiny creation to life. All materials are included, and you’ll go home with a finished felted world and the skills to keep exploring this fun craft.
No experience necessary—just bring your creativity!
Celebrate the Power of the Arts this April 13-19, 2026!
This exciting week-long event celebrates the cultural, social, and economic contributions of local arts organizations and creatives to Chattanooga and Hamilton County. Join us as we shine a spotlight on the vibrant and vital impact of the nonprofit arts sector in our community.
Celebrate the Power of the Arts this April 13-19, 2026!
This exciting week-long event celebrates the cultural, social, and economic contributions of local arts organizations and creatives to Chattanooga and Hamilton County. Join us as we shine a spotlight on the vibrant and vital impact of the nonprofit arts sector in our community.
In partnership with the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce and River City Company, Culture Works recognizes businesses in Chattanooga/Hamilton County that support the arts through sponsorships, festivals, performances, and artists through financial support, in-kind contributions, and strategic partnerships. Click here to learn more and sign-up.
To kick off Culture Works, ArtsBuild, the Chamber, and River City Co. will present Verre Noir with the very first Culture Works designation and window graphic. Verre Noir supports arts and culture in Chattanooga in a variety of ways: hosting and organizing community-centered events, including the monthly Night Market series, hiring artists, offering retail space for local makers and artists, and elevating floral arts.
Join us at 10:30 am on Wednesday, April 15th, for this special event.
SPLASH Youth Art Workshop invites you to their free art class at the Chattanooga Public Library (Downtown - 2nd Floor). All kids (and their families) are welcome!
You are invited to EPB's 2026 ArtSpark celebration to recognize the Hamilton County Schools students chosen for our 8th annual ArtSpark Goes to School challenge to display student artwork on EPB utility boxes.
Every school year, Hamilton County Schools students apply to have their artwork displayed on utility box artwork through the EPB ArtSpark Goes to School program. As the students learn about electricity through a curriculum designed by UTC’s Art-Based Curriculum, they submit designs in response to the theme, "What energizes you?" The winning submissions are printed on vinyl wraps and used to transform traditional utility boxes into creative masterpieces to help beautify our city and showcase remarkable student talent. Find winning artwork using this interactive map.
WHEN:April 15 at 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lobby of EPB’s main office (10 W. MLK Blvd, Chattanooga, TN)
PARKING:Free parking available in the EPB garage
This year’s winning students are:
Brainerd High – JaKayla McCauley
CCA – Britt Knowles
CSAS – Adam Shaw
CSAS – Miles Keyser
CSLA – Cora Clark
East Ridge High – Jenny Bernabe Gonzalez
East Ridge High – Art 2 Class (Zoie Clark, Isabella Price, Anna Glynn, Miguel Francisco, Rajon High, Yony Jacinto Perez, Allison Juarez, Perez, Alanys Roman Cordero, Warren Stinnett, Nathanael Sontay-Vicente)
Hixson High – Sarah Gamez Tavera
Sale Creek High – Carlie Lewis
Signal Mountain Middle/High – Lillian Thibault
Runners-up include:Zion Cochran (STEM School), Mayerli Perez Orozco (The Howard High), Kai Martin (Hixson High), Camille Sims (Hixson High), Callie-Jean Lacheney (Sale Creek High), Sarah Beahm (CSLA), Aiza Habib (CSLA), Kiya Patel (CSAS), Brooklyn Morgano (CCA), and Carli Morgan (CSLA).
EPB “ArtSpark Goes to School” partners include Hamilton County Schools, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Arts Based Collaborative (ABC), River City Company, ArtsBuild, and the City of Chattanooga: Public Art Chattanooga.
This event is free and open to the public. RSVP: Sophie Moore at mooresk@epb.net
About the instructor:
Jason Parker has been teaching and performing improv comedy for over two decades. Over the years he's become a big believer in improv not only as a performing art form but also as a powerful set of skills that can help strengthen relationships, create more fulfilling work, and enrich lives. Jason is currently the Executive Director of Improv Chattanooga and has had the opportunity to train with directors, instructors and alumni from Second City, Annoyance, Improv Olympics, Upright Citizens Brigade, and more. He recently moved here from Chicago and is excited to now be part of Improv Chattanooga. Jason is also a certified professional coach who helps individuals, teams and organizations create change for a better, more fulfilling work and life.
Get ready to dive into the art of creating beautiful textiles from scratch!
In this hands-on class, we’ll create our own sustainable weaving looms using wooden frames and then learn the basics of weaving on them. You’ll leave with a loom you can continue using long after class is over!
What to Bring:
A hammer
What We Provide:
Nails and yarn (feel free to bring your own yarn if you have any!)
A frame
No prior weaving experience needed—just come ready to craft!
Lookout Comedy presents a special Arts Week Open Mic event April 15th!
You've seen them dance, sing, recite - now see them crack jokes! Join some of Chattanooga's favorite artists doing something a little different - trying their hand at stand-up comedy at Chattanooga's legendary Comedy Catch open mic night! Featuring local artists from the University of TN - Chattanooga Theatre Department, Scenic City Shakespeare, Seed Theatre, Improv Chattanooga, and more!
Tickets: $7 - available online or at the door Click here to purchase online.
Celebrate the Power of the Arts this April 13-19, 2026!
This exciting week-long event celebrates the cultural, social, and economic contributions of local arts organizations and creatives to Chattanooga and Hamilton County. Join us as we shine a spotlight on the vibrant and vital impact of the nonprofit arts sector in our community.
Post Script Pizza Party writes letters to our elected representatives at the local, state, and federal levels. Join them at The Boneyard on April 16th for a Post Script Pint Party this Arts Week.
Join us and explore your creative side with vivid colors and whimsical details!
In this class we will walk step by step to create our own watercolor paintings we can take home to enjoy! The instructor will have a drawn out template prepared of a simple illustration, you can choose to sketch it yourself or trace the template. We will paint together using basic watercolor techniques working step by step, finishing with an ink pen to add detail. Everyone will have a finished piece to take home.
Celebrate the Power of the Arts this April 13-19, 2026!
This exciting week-long event celebrates the cultural, social, and economic contributions of local arts organizations and creatives to Chattanooga and Hamilton County. Join us as we shine a spotlight on the vibrant and vital impact of the nonprofit arts sector in our community.
Join Make Music Day Chattanooga as they kick off the 10-year anniversary!
This engaging info session will give you a first look at plans for Make Music Week (June 15–21) and how you can be part of this citywide celebration. Whether you’re an artist, venue, or community partner, you’ll learn about new opportunities, key events, and ways to get involved early. Come connect, get inspired, and help shape an unforgettable week of music across Chattanooga.
This event is free and takes place at the ArtsBuild office. Click here to RSVP!
Enjoy a live, in-depth conversation and performance from a Chattanooga-area band in an intimate setting, followed by a Q&A with the musicians, WUTC radio-show host Alex Volz, local audio producer & musician Cody Ray, and a local videographer.
Produced by SoundCorps in partnership with WUTC 88.1 FM and hosted by Alex Volz, the show is recorded in the SoundCorps studio — a small red brick building tucked into a Chattanooga neighborhood. (Plus, free on-street parking!)
Each episode blends story and song, offering listeners a deeper look into the artists shaping Chattanooga’s music scene and connecting local musicians to a broader audience.
There are two sessions you can attend for free:
10:45 am - 12:00 pm
12:30 pm - 2 pm
Join the City of Chattanooga on Friday, April 17, to enjoy outdoor art and a gentle, flow yoga class inspired by The Artist SEVEN's new artwork along Riverfront Parkway.
The mural titled, “Chattanooga Flows” is located just down the stairs from the Bluff View Arts District. The event is free and open to the public.
This event is free. Click here to reserve your spot and bring your own yoga mat (limited mats available).
First Baptist Church invites you to the inaugural BachFest, a Chattanooga community concert celebrating the music of Johann Sebastian Bach on Friday, April 17.
The come-and-go concert, running from 5:00-9:00 PM, will feature many performing groups and individuals from the area, including vocal soloists, pianists, organists, choirs, and instrumentalists. A. complete list of performers and schedule will be available after April 5. BachFest is held in the reverberant sanctuary of First Baptist Church, 401 Gateway Avenue, Chattanooga.
This exhibition features the artwork of 21 students who are presenting their final research projects before graduation. The evening will begin with artist talks in which students will give a short presentation about their research and artistic process, followed by a reception.
The artist talks begin at 5pm in the Benwood Auditorium located in the Engineering and Computer Science Building followed by a reception at the Institute for Contemporary Art located in the lobby of the Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine Street.
The Chattanooga Writers’ Guild invites you to an essential session on crafting a memoir, presented by author and retired educational technology professor M. D. (Peggy) Roblyer, whose own memoir, Strong Glass (from Apprentice House Press), is now on pre-order and launches June 2, 2026. Peggy will address:
Memoir vs. Autobiography - Critical differences in scope and structure
Exploring Sub-Genres - Practical examples to help you locate your memoir’s theme
The Publishing Decision - Crucial factors to consider when deciding whether and how to publish your personal story.
This Drink & Discover, we're all mad here...and you're invited for One Night in Wonderland! Grab a color-changing drink from the UnBirthday Bar and follow the white rabbit on a scavenger hunt that leads you through wonderland-inspired activities, including: UnTrivia challenges, Bubble experiments, help please the Queen of Hearts by painting the roses red, and make your own Shrinky Dinks!
The dance floor is open all night with music from First Verse Productions. Oversized chess, flamingo croquet, science shows, and more turn your night in Wonderland into a curiouser and curiouser adventure. Commemorate your evening with a live caricature purchased from Hartsy Fartsy!
Whether you’re exploring exhibits after dark, diving into a themed activity, or simply enjoying a night out, Drink & Discover is a chance to rediscover the joy of play—and remember that curiosity doesn’t have an age limit. Every ticket supports Creative Discovery Museum’s mission to create a place where everyone in our community can explore, play, and learn together.
Click here to purchase tickets!
$35 includes two drink tickets, light refreshments
$25 for members & non-alcoholic admission
collectively / here presents a curated movement experience into a shifting landscape of contrast, absences, and the space between hues
april 17 & 18
7pm cocktail hour signature cocktails by Burlaep, beer on tap, non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase
find yourself a liminal pour as the door to the void opens, and artists begin to fill the space
8pm dance performance relish in the void that threads through the space, inviting you on an immersive choreographic journey through shadows, absence, and light - from outer space to your next-door neighbor - transporting you into different dimensions
Our story is set in the fictional summer of 1918 in the town of Messina, Italy, where a platoon of Italian soldiers is stationed just miles from the front lines of The Great War. Shakespeare’s beloved romantic comedy about loyalty, trust, deception, and the healing power of love in times of conflict, Much Ado About Nothing promises laughter, intrigue, and heartfelt romance.
This family-friendly production will delight Chattanooga audiences with its timeless themes and unforgettable characters.
Click here to purchase tickets for a number of showtimes, April 10-26th. Tickets range from $23-$25.
Celebrate the Power of the Arts this April 13-19, 2026!
This exciting week-long event celebrates the cultural, social, and economic contributions of local arts organizations and creatives to Chattanooga and Hamilton County. Join us as we shine a spotlight on the vibrant and vital impact of the nonprofit arts sector in our community.
The biggest day of the year for vinyl lovers and independent record stores like Yellow Racket Records!
Record Store Day is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 18! Yellow Racket will be open at 9:00am that day with over 1,000 limited edition records hitting the shelves (more than 300 unique titles in all)!
As always, these titles are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to come early and get a place in line. No holds, no pre-orders, no phone orders. RSD titles are available in store only on Saturday 4/18, but any remaining inventory will be posted to the Yellow Racket Records website at 8:00am on Sunday, 4/19.
Yellow Racket also has a happy hour at the shop where we highlight our collaborative brew with Odd Story Brewing Co., the Long Play IPA! From 4pm - 8pm we'll be doing half-priced drinks and 10% OFF all non-RSD titles!
The 26th Annual 4 Bridges Arts Festival brings 140 top artists from around the country to Chattanooga to display and sell their work in a fun festival atmosphere. Experience two full days of amazing artwork, live local music, and great food trucks.
4 Bridges Arts Festival happens at the First Horizon Pavilion on Saturday, April 18, from 10am - 6pm and Sunday, April 19, from 10am - 5pm.
Admission is $5 ($6 with a credit card) and FREE for kids under 18. Click here to purchase pre-sale tickets, or purchase tickets at the gate.
Are you ready to be a kind and caring neighbor? Join WTCI PBS at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center on Saturday, April 18 from 10AM-2PM for a day of discovery and fun!
"Be My Neighbor Day" is an all-ages event inspired by Mr. Rogers, carried on by Daniel Tiger. Kids will meet and greet with Lyla from "Lyla in the Loop," Carl the Collector, and Daniel Tiger and enjoy fun activities presented by our friends and neighbors!
This is a free, family-friendly event, and no RSVP is needed.
Join us for an Intro to Needlepoint class on April 18 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Woven Roots Fiber Studio at RISE Chattanooga, a welcoming space where creativity, culture, and community come together.
This beginner-friendly workshop will introduce you to the basics of cross stitch, including materials, stitching techniques, and simple pattern reading, as you create your own handmade piece. Connect with others who share a love for fiber arts in an inclusive, inspiring environment.
We are grateful to Waymakers Collective and RISE Chattanooga for supporting this growing creative community. Follow us on Facebook to stay connected and learn more.
This event is free! Click here to reserve a spot today.
Redbud Venue presents RSD 2026 Open House on Saturday, April 18th from 11 am - 5 pm!
This Record Store Day, come out to Redbud for a family-friendly event with live music, a raffle, yard games, a bounce house and more! There will be a food truck and local vendors with goodies for sale. Lawn chairs are encouraged.
Featuring the following bands and musicians: Alva Leigh, Et Cetera, Cody Landress-Gibson, Jimmy DiLorenzo, Daniel Cane, and Tommy Wilson!
This event is free and open to everyone! No RSVP needed.
SnapFest420 is Chattanooga's most vibrant celebration of art, music, and this amazing plant we are fighting to fully legalize and decriminalize. Hosted by Snapdragon, it features live local bands, such as Milele Roots, Natti Love Joys, and Three Star Revival, art, and showcases from Chattanooga’s unique and eclectic vendor and food truck community, with the appreciation for cannabis culture bringing us all together.
Snapdragon invites you to celebrate, connect, and experience the creative pulse of our city at SnapFest420 a gathering where art, music, and community take center stage.
In many regions of Italy, spring arrives with spectacular giant puppet celebrations and parades. In Southern Italy, towering figures known as I Giganti parade through the town’s streets; bringing to life legendary characters of Italian folklore.
Inspired by these Italian traditions, enjoy performances at 12 p.m. and 12:45 p.m. from massive elemental puppets that blend storytelling, the environment, and art to mark the change of the seasons!
These events are included with Museum Admission. Click here to purchase tickets.
This hands-on class will introduce you to essential jewelry-making tools and materials.
You will learn foundational techniques such as using jewelry pliers, opening and closing jump rings, and working with headpins. Participants will choose from a variety of beads and charms and receive step-by-step guidance to design and assemble their own custom necklace.
All supplies are included, and you will leave with a one-of-a-kind charm necklace.
Chattanooga Symphony & Opera present Open Chord, a sensory-friendly and all-accessible program designed to use the power of music to foster connection, understanding, and emotional well-being. It focuses on creating supportive musical experiences that are sensitive to the unique needs of individuals with disabilities.
The program will take place at the Chattanooga Public Library (Downtown - 1st Floor), and it aims to meet people where they are, offering them a space to engage with live music in a way that feels both accessible and empowering.
This concert is a 45-minute listening experience with a 10-minute intermission, designed for patrons ages 12+.
Features: open seating, designated quiet space, headphones and manipulatives.
This performance is free, and RSVP is required. Click here to reserve your seat(s).
Mystery is the heart of all narrative, its pulse is the fine tension between question and perception, wonder and suspense.
For the purposes of this workshop our prose need not hinge on a crime, a culprit, or a private eye. We’ll build inquiry into fictional ecosystems and discuss how the mechanics of mystery (the structural and craft-oriented choices) can haunt, provoke, or fuse our prose. This class will benefit participants who have a vision for a project, but don’t know where to begin, as well as those who have a work or works in progress. The goal is to find the heart of the mystery in your project and deepen, develop, or pursue it—or to begin from a question or an inquiry and allow a world to blossom around it. Together, we’ll investigate different strategies for enhancing mystery, such as the uncanny coincidence, incongruous details, and repetition. We’ll analyze excerpts from mysterious works that demonstrate these techniques. We’ll generate new work modeled on these examples.
Stove Works invites you to Open Studios with their April Artists-in-Residence. Come see what the artists have made while at Stove Works with a casual, self-guided tour of artists’ studios!
This event is free, and no RSVP is needed.
Click here to learn more about their residency program!
Our pets are part of our family, and what better way to show that then a painting, created BY YOU, to hang on your walls for all the world to see? This fun class requires no prior painting experience. All levels are welcome. The instructor will email you after you sign up for the class to get your picture that you would like to use of your pet. When you arrive at the class, the photo will be enlarged and ready for you to use to get your painting started.
You will draw your pet, paint, and be guided step-by-step through the process, and you will have a ton of fun doing it! You will go home with a 12”x12” portrait of your pet ready to frame or hang directly on the wall.
Calling all flower lovers, all collectors of books, anyone who loves to learn and create!
Join Jolin Jardin on Saturday, April 18th, to design your own dried floral arrangement using a unique vase shaped like a classic book. Avis will lead you through the creative process and you will leave with a statement piece ready to be styled amongst your favorite volumes.
$65 per person
Class Length: 2 hours
All materials included - no experience necessary
This community event brings together local dance groups to share movement inspired by water and environmental awareness. This year marks the final National Water Dance in its current format, making it a meaningful opportunity for artists and the community to come together in shared performance.
collectively / here presents a curated movement experience into a shifting landscape of contrast, absences, and the space between hues
april 17 & 18
7pm cocktail hour signature cocktails by Burlaep, beer on tap, non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase
find yourself a liminal pour as the door to the void opens, and artists begin to fill the space
8pm dance performance relish in the void that threads through the space, inviting you on an immersive choreographic journey through shadows, absence, and light - from outer space to your next-door neighbor - transporting you into different dimensions
Our story is set in the fictional summer of 1918 in the town of Messina, Italy, where a platoon of Italian soldiers is stationed just miles from the front lines of The Great War. Shakespeare’s beloved romantic comedy about loyalty, trust, deception, and the healing power of love in times of conflict, Much Ado About Nothing promises laughter, intrigue, and heartfelt romance.
This family-friendly production will delight Chattanooga audiences with its timeless themes and unforgettable characters.
Click here to purchase tickets for a number of showtimes, April 10-26th. Tickets range from $23-$25.
Celebrate the Power of the Arts this April 13-19, 2026!
This exciting week-long event celebrates the cultural, social, and economic contributions of local arts organizations and creatives to Chattanooga and Hamilton County. Join us as we shine a spotlight on the vibrant and vital impact of the nonprofit arts sector in our community.
The 26th Annual 4 Bridges Arts Festival brings 140 top artists from around the country to Chattanooga to display and sell their work in a fun festival atmosphere. Experience two full days of amazing artwork, live local music, and great food trucks.
4 Bridges Arts Festival happens at the First Horizon Pavilion on Saturday, April 18, from 10am - 6pm and Sunday, April 19, from 10am - 5pm.
Admission is $5 ($6 with a credit card) and FREE for kids under 18. Click here to purchase pre-sale tickets, or purchase tickets at the gate.
Join the Hunter Museum of American Art for an art-inspired yoga practice led this month by Anthony Crutcher. All levels of yoga experience are welcome. Participants must bring their own yoga mat.
This event is open to everyone, and the cost is a $5 donation (made at the event) to support the Hunter Museum’s educational programs.
Our story is set in the fictional summer of 1918 in the town of Messina, Italy, where a platoon of Italian soldiers is stationed just miles from the front lines of The Great War. Shakespeare’s beloved romantic comedy about loyalty, trust, deception, and the healing power of love in times of conflict, Much Ado About Nothing promises laughter, intrigue, and heartfelt romance.
This family-friendly production will delight Chattanooga audiences with its timeless themes and unforgettable characters.
Click here to purchase tickets for a number of showtimes, April 10-26th. Tickets range from $23-$25.
Chattanooga’s renowned British Style Brass Band, Jericho Brass, and the superb Chattanooga Clarinet Choir, will perform a wide range of songs and melodies that have been long time audience favorites and which highlight the superior musicianship of the members of both groups. They will perform separately and collectively. Both groups of musicians are comprised of auditioned musicians who are experts on their respective instruments, and together provide a combined musical resonance that will delight any audience in attendance.
Both groups have performing concerts in Chattanooga (and internationally as well) since 1998. The CLARINET CHOIR was formed by Jay Craven, a clarinetist who played with the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra. Clarinets such as the Eb and Bb clarinets and larger clarinets including the unique Contra-Alto Bass Clarinet instruments are played by the 20+ members of the group.
The JERICHO BRASS BAND was formed by several brass band musicians who played British Style Brass Instruments. Brass Band instruments include the cornet (instead of trumpets), various British style horns, euphoniums, trombones and upright Bass (Tuba-like).
Musicians of both groups include both professionals, semi-professionals and music instructors in various Chattanooga middle and high schools. A few are (or have been) members of the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra. Both Nicholas Hartline, director of the CHATTANOOGA CLARINET CHOIR, and David Butler, director of the JERICHO BRASS BAND, are expert, long term musicians in the Chattanooga music scene.
A variety of different music styles will be performed, including Marches (by John Phillip Sousa), contemporary tonal music, and the feature event will be from the universally known composer, Dimitri Shostakovich, called “Festive Overture”.
This event is free, and no RSVP is needed! Donations will be accepted.
ArtsBuild is hosting two “Cooking with AI” workshops this March for artists to learn how to use AI for professional development. Eain Chappell, AI consultant and founder of M26 Consultants, will conduct two sessions on March 23 and 30, 2026, at ArtsBuild. Artists interested in attending can sign up through the link below.
Chappell, a proud Morehouse College graduate with nearly 20 years in media and advertising, helps businesses harness AI to unlock efficiency, boost revenue, and engage customers. Known for making innovation feel simple and human, he’s a changemaker at the intersection of media, technology, and transformation. Chappell’s workshops use live demonstrations and hands-on activities to teach artists and creative entrepreneurs how to use AI to effectively communicate creative work.
Session 1: ChatGPT & LLM Starter Guide + AI for Presentations & Proposals When: April 20, 2026 from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Topic: Introduction to ChatGPT and large language models (LLM) and how to use them to create presentation and proposals.
Session 2: Personal Branding with AI When: April 27, 2026 from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Topic: How to use AI as a strategic thought partner to refine messaging that aligns with your creative identity.
Primavera Encantada is here, and The Pop-Up Project is ready to celebrate with you!
Primavera is The Pop-up Project’s annual spring community block party and culminating performance that brings together youth dancers from our program partners in one shared celebration. The event returns to East Side Elementary School on April 24, 2026, from 4:00–7:00 PM, and The Pop-Up Project invite families, friends, and neighbors to join us for an afternoon full of joy, creativity, and community connection.
Expect performances from our students and Teaching Artists along with music, games, food, and community partner booths offering resources for families in English and Spanish.
Primavera matters because it turns our outreach work into a public moment: kids get a real stage, families get connected to local support, and the neighborhood gets a free, welcoming event built around joy and access.
Chattanooga Ballet’s Making Moves On Stage performance features students from its community outreach program, including participants from local Boys & Girls Clubs, the Bethlehem Center, and the Carver Community Center.
The performance highlights original choreography and the growth of young dancers across the Chattanooga community.
ArtsBuild is hosting two “Cooking with AI” workshops this March for artists to learn how to use AI for professional development. Eain Chappell, AI consultant and founder of M26 Consultants, will conduct two sessions on March 23 and 30, 2026, at ArtsBuild. Artists interested in attending can sign up through the link below.
Chappell, a proud Morehouse College graduate with nearly 20 years in media and advertising, helps businesses harness AI to unlock efficiency, boost revenue, and engage customers. Known for making innovation feel simple and human, he’s a changemaker at the intersection of media, technology, and transformation. Chappell’s workshops use live demonstrations and hands-on activities to teach artists and creative entrepreneurs how to use AI to effectively communicate creative work.
Session 1: ChatGPT & LLM Starter Guide + AI for Presentations & Proposals When: April 20, 2026 from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Topic: Introduction to ChatGPT and large language models (LLM) and how to use them to create presentation and proposals.
Session 2: Personal Branding with AI When: April 27, 2026 from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Topic: How to use AI as a strategic thought partner to refine messaging that aligns with your creative identity.
At ArtsBuild, we work each day to build stronger communities through the arts with our investments and focus in three main areas—arts access, arts education, and arts leadership—to grow the arts ecosystem in Chattanooga-Hamilton County. Knowing the arts are essential to our lives and the economy, we take our unique role seriously as a grant maker, hub, and advocate for the arts. With the support of many donors and partners, we can generate resources towards our vision to provide more arts in more places for more people.
Learn more about ArtsBuild's grants, programs, and arts advocacy initiatives at one of our open house events! Click here to signup for the date that works best for you.
