Upcoming Events
B.L.A.C. Fest
B.L.A.C. Fest — Black Legacy of Arts and Culture Festival, is a Black History Month weekend celebration (Feb 20–22, 2026) honoring the creativity, history, and cultural impact of Black artistry. This festival is presented by The Pop-up Project in collaboration with Providence Newson Dance Company and SOBI.
Expect a multi-disciplinary lineup:
Art CHATT: Framework | Mixer, live music, featured visual art, preview performance from Providence Newson Dance Co, and a panel + audience Q&A
Providence Newson Dance Co: Beyond the Frame | Dance that translates Black visual art into movement with talkbacks and a mix-and-mingle
Frame by Frame | Short film screening + filmmaker Q&A
B.L.A.C. Fest creates a visible, connected platform for Black artists across disciplines and invites Chattanooga to show up for the legacy and the future being shaped in real time.
Club Art Tour
We’re pulling up to some of your favorite bars with a canvas, paint, and a wild idea… what if the club was the gallery?
Club Art is our latest pop-up experience: part party, part art installation, fully communal.
Each stop on the tour features curated sounds and creative elements unique to the space — no two nights are the same. All night long, we’ll be building a live, collaborative piece with whoever wants to get in the paint. No pressure, no perfection.
Why? Introducing art into nightlife allows for us to bring community into the spaces where we tend to connect the most, but rarely deeply. Through this experience, our mission is to create an opportunity for people to truly see what it feels like to build something together.
All artwork created at each pop-up will be featured at our next Art CHATT event, showcased as one collective project.
RSVP today!
Community Guidelines
Community Guidelines
Here’s a set of house rules to keep this safe space sacred.
Respect The Space
Our space is intended to be a safe and supportive place, where we strive to create a positive atmosphere for everyone.
Be Considerate
We understand that everyone has their own opinions and beliefs. We ask that everyone remains respectful and considerate when engaging in social settings.
No Harassment
This is an inclusive environment. WE DO NOT TOLERATE ANY FORM OF HARASSMENT OR VIOLENCE.
Have Fun!
SOBI events are designed to be a fun and enjoyable space.