patrons

In the five years since it began, the 4 Bridges Patron Program has become a hallmark of the best that Chattanooga is… and can become. The vision and generosity of our Patrons has shaped the Festival into an opportunity for community members of all ages to encounter ideas and images that inspire, increase understanding and open our city to the arts.

By demonstrating that Chattanoogans support the arts in very tangible ways, you have spread the word to practicing artists across America that 4 Bridges is a nationally recognized event. As a result, more than seven hundred artists applied to participate in this year’s Festival. Approximately one hundred and fifty artists of the best and brightest were selected to exhibit their painting, glasswork, jewelry, textiles, sculpture and more. Art of every shape, size and style awaits you: traditional alongside unconventional, familiar alongside enigmatic.

In addition to helping shape our city, your participation in the Patron Program offers personal benefits. The annual pre-Festival social has become a highly anticipated event of the Spring Season. The Patron Preview Party enables you to view and purchase pieces before they are shown at the Festival, socialize with the artists, and spend an enchanting evening with other Patrons.

Purchase Patron memberships and Party tickets here.

sponsors

The 4 Bridge's Arts Festival could not happen without the generosity of our sponsors and collaborators

We all share a vision for Chattanooga and know that the arts are an integral part of our city's cultural growth and success.

If you have immediate questions or are interested in sponsoring, collaborating, or contributing resources towards the 4 Bridges Arts Festival we would love to hear from you!

If you have immediate questions please contact
Eric Ledford , 4 Bridges Artistic Director
eledford@avarts.org

Association for Visual Arts
30 Frazier Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423)265.4282/fax (423)265.5233

volunteers

Each year more than 150 volunteers donate their valuable time and energy to the 4 Bridges Arts Festival. We need volunteers for the Kid’s Art Creation Area, Hospitality, Booth Sitters, Café Workers, AVA Booth and Art Market Set-up and Breakdown. Please click below to download job descriptions and contact information.

Volunteer Job Descriptions
Volunteer Application

artists

All applications are now done online. For more information, please visit www.zapplication.org

2008 Timeline
August 15, 2007: Application Cycle Begins
November 15, 2007: Final Application Deadline
December 19,2007: Notifications Posted
February 15, 2008: Booth Fee Checks Due
March 15, 2008: Final Day for Cancellation and Receipt of Refund

If you have immediate questions please contact Eric Ledford, 4 Bridges Artistic Director
eledford@avarts.org

Association for Visual Arts
30 Frazier Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423)265.4282/fax (423)265.5233


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