A celebration of the arts in Johnson City, Tennessee
The Art•Struck Festival brings together artists and arts organizations to celebrate and support the arts community. The festival offers high quality artwork for sale to the public, arts demonstrations, and activities for all ages.
Visit a wide array of talented local artists at the festival’s art market. Bring the whole family and enjoy hands-on activities and live art demos. Enjoy some delicious food from the food trucks by the Founders Park amphitheater. Learn more about local arts programs and organizations, and above all, have some fun and help us celebrate the arts in Johnson City!
This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.
A celebration of the arts in Johnson City, Tennessee
The Art•Struck Festival brings together artists and arts organizations to celebrate and support the arts community. The festival offers high quality artwork for sale to the public, arts demonstrations, and activities for all ages.
Visit a wide array of talented local artists at the festival’s art market. Bring the whole family and enjoy hands-on activities and live art demos. Enjoy some delicious food from the food trucks by the Founders Park amphitheater. Learn more about local arts programs and organizations, and above all, have some fun and help us celebrate the arts in Johnson City!
The host
The festival is organized by the City of Johnson City’s public art committee, an active group of art-loving, City-appointed volunteers. The Johnson City Public Art Committee plans and executes public art projects and events, secures funding, and advocates for public art in our community.
The festival is organized by the City of Johnson City’s public art committee, an active group of art-loving, City-appointed volunteers. The Johnson City Public Art Committee plans and executes public art projects and events, secures funding, and advocates for public art in our community.
When do applications open for festival participants (vendors, art demo/activity hosts, info booth hosts)?
Festival applications typically open in early November and close in mid-January. If you would like to receive a notification when the applications are live, please subscribe to the Johnson City Public Art email list.
How are vendors selected?
The festival art market is a juried show and limited vendor spaces are available within the event footprint. The Festival Committee will review all applications after the deadline and select vendors to fill all available spaces. Learn more about the jurying process here.
Where does the festival take place?
The festival is held in and around The Pavilion at Founders Park (105 W. Main St.) in Downtown Johnson City. Some activities and event highlights are located in the Founders Park amphitheater adjacent to the pavilion.
Will the festival continue as planned if it rains?
The festival will still take place if light and intermittent rain is forecasted for the event date. However, if heavy rain and/or inclement weather are forecasted, the event will be cancelled.
When do applications open for festival participants (vendors, art demo/activity hosts, info booth hosts)?
Festival applications typically open in early November and close in mid-January. If you would like to receive a notification when the applications are live, please subscribe to the Johnson City Public Art email list.
How are vendors selected?
The festival art market is a juried show and limited vendor spaces are available within the event footprint. The Festival Committee will review all applications after the deadline and select vendors to fill all available spaces. Learn more about the jurying process here.
Where does the festival take place?
The festival is held in and around The Pavilion at Founders Park (105 W. Main St.) in Downtown Johnson City. Some activities and event highlights are located in the Founders Park amphitheater adjacent to the pavilion.
Will the festival continue as planned if it rains?
The festival will still take place if light and intermittent rain is forecasted for the event date. However, if heavy rain and/or inclement weather are forecasted, the event will be cancelled.
Johnson City Public Art PO Box 2150 Johnson City, TN 37605
