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Step into the color, craft, and conversation of Chattanooga Decorative Arts Collective.

Chattanooga Decorative Arts Collective brings together art, interiors, textiles, furnishings, makers, designers, and creative commerce in one colorful destination.

CDAC is more than a place to shop. It is a place to gather, learn, discover, celebrate, and experience creativity in motion. From artist showcases and design workshops to maker markets, vendor pop-ups, classes, trade events, and community gatherings, our events are designed to bring people closer to the art, materials, makers, and stories behind beautiful spaces.
Whether you are a shopper looking for something unexpected, an artist ready to share your work, a vendor hoping to connect with new customers, or a design lover wanting to be inspired, CDAC events invite you into a layered and lively creative community.

Upcoming Events

This page will feature upcoming CDAC events, markets, classes, workshops, openings, and gatherings.
SEP

10

CDAC SPRING MAKERS MARKET

SATURDAY, SEP 10, 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00PM

Shop from local makers, artist, vintage soliers, and creative businesses
OCT

17

FABRIC & TEXTILES 101

SATURDAY, SEP 17, 2026
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Shop from local makers, artist, vintage soliers, and creative businesses
SEP

10

CDAC SPRING MAKERS MARKET

SATURDAY, SEP 10, 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00PM

Shop from local makers, artist, vintage soliers, and creative businesses
SEP

10

CDAC SPRING MAKERS MARKET

SATURDAY, SEP 10, 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00PM

Shop from local makers, artist, vintage soliers, and creative businesses

Event Categories

CDAC events may include a colorful mix of creative, educational, commercial, and community-centered experiences.

Markets

Shop curated goods from artists, vendors, makers, antique sellers, textile lovers, furniture vendors, potters, decorators, and creative businesses.
Markets may feature:
  • Original art
  • Artist prints
  • Pottery
  • Handmade decor
  • Textiles
  • Fiber arts
  • Antiques
  • Vintage finds
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Wallcoverings
  • Decorative objects
  • Home accessories
  • One-of-a-kind pieces

Classes

CDAC classes are designed for people who want to learn, create, and engage with decorative arts in a hands-on way.
Possible class topics may include:
  • Decorative arts techniques
  • Interior styling
  • Color and pattern mixing
  • Textile education
  • Fabric selection
  • Wallpaper basics
  • Art-focused workshops
  • Maker-led classes
  • Seasonal creative projects
  • DIY-friendly design concepts
Workshops

Workshops

Workshops may offer a deeper creative experience centered around materials, craft, design, and interiors.
Workshop themes may include:
  • Fabric and textile workshops
  • Wallcovering and wallpaper inspiration
  • Upholstery-focused education
  • Drapery and soft furnishing basics
  • Styling with antiques
  • Creating layered interiors
  • Working with original art
  • Seasonal tablescapes and home styling
  • Artist-led creative sessions

Artist Showcases

Artist showcases give visitors a closer look at the people, stories, and creative process behind featured work.
These events may include:
  • Artist meet-and-greets
  • New collection launches
  • Gallery-style displays
  • Live demonstrations
  • Artist talks
  • Original art features
  • Print or product releases
  • Collaborative installations

Vendor Pop-Ups

Vendor pop-ups create limited-time shopping experiences for artists, makers, antique sellers, furniture vendors, textile vendors, and creative brands.
These may be hosted indoors, outdoors, in vendor spaces, or through special event setups

Trade Events

CDAC may host events for designers, decorators, architects, stylists, builders, and creative professionals.
Trade events may include:
  • Supplier introductions
  • Designer previews
  • Fabric and wallcovering presentations
  • Product showcases
  • Networking gatherings
  • Trade program events
  • Design education sessions

Community Gatherings

Some events are simply about bringing people together around beauty, creativity, and connection.
Community gatherings may include:
  • Seasonal celebrations
  • Open houses
  • Creative mixers
  • Art walks
  • Design conversations
  • Market days
  • Launch events
  • Local maker features

Attend an Event
CDAC events are created to feel inspiring, welcoming, and easy to enjoy. Some events may be free to attend, while others may require registration, tickets, RSVP, or class fees.
Before attending, please review the event listing for:
  • Date and time
  • Location
  • Registration requirements
  • Ticket information
  • Parking details, if available
  • Age restrictions, if applicable
  • Materials needed, if applicable
  • Cancellation or refund details, if applicable

Host, Teach, or Participate

CDAC welcomes creative ideas from artists, makers, vendors, designers, instructors, and community partners.
You may be a good fit for CDAC events if you are interested in:
  • Teaching a class
  • Hosting a workshop
  • Participating in a market
  • Joining a vendor pop-up
  • Showcasing your art
  • Leading a design conversation
  • Creating a collaborative installation
  • Hosting a trade-focused gathering
  • Bringing a creative community event to life

Vendor and Artist Participation
Artists, makers, vendors, and creative businesses may apply or inquire about event participation through CDAC.
Participation opportunities may include:
  • Indoor vendor spaces
  • Outdoor market spaces
  • White container rentals
  • Pop-up displays
  • Artist showcases
  • Market booths
  • Featured product tables
  • Event installations
  • Demonstrations
  • Collaborative displays
Submitting an inquiry does not guarantee participation. CDAC may review event applications based on space, product fit, event theme, presentation, availability, category balance, and alignment with the CDAC creative direction.

Event Inquiry

Tell us about your business and the space  you’re loking for
1. Your Information?

2. How Would You Like to Participate?

Type of Event Interest

Select all that apply:

3. Tell Us About Your Idea

4. Show Us Your Work

Photos of Work or Booth Setup


5. Additional Information

Private or Special Event Inquiries
As CDAC grows, select spaces may be available for art classes, exhibits, openings, creative gatherings, and private or special events.

If you are interested in hosting an event at CDAC, please contact the team for availability, pricing, and event guidelines.

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Why Attend CDAC Events?
CDAC events are designed to be more than dates on a calendar. They are opportunities to experience design with all the senses.
You may come to discover a new artist, find a fabric that starts a room, meet a maker, learn a creative skill, shop one-of-a-kind pieces, explore decorative arts, or simply be surrounded by color, texture, pattern, and imagination.
Every event is another way to experience the collective.

Stay Connected

New events, classes, markets, and creative gatherings will be added as they become available.
Follow CDAC and join the email list for updates on:
  • Upcoming markets
  • Artist showcases
  • Classes and workshops
  • Vendor pop-ups
  • Trade events
  • New collections
  • Creative community announcements

Ready to Join The Collective?

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