The 5 x 5 Art Exhibit & Fundraiser brings local art to the public with a one-night exhibit of over 200 artworks. The 5-inch x 5-inch (and 5-inch x 5-inch x 5-inch) artworks are generously donated by area artists and are sold as a fundraiser for Johnson City Public Art. The event is free and open to the public.
August 7th, 2026
5:55 – 8:00 PM
The Pavilion at Founders Park (105 W. Main St.)
The event will feature over 200 artworks that have been generously donated by numerous regional artists. Both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional artworks will be on offer, measuring either 5-by-5 inches or 5-by-5-by-5 inches, respectively. Each piece will be sold for $25.
Artworks will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis. Light refreshments will be provided, and attendees will enjoy live music as they peruse the artworks on display.
NOW ACCEPTING ARTWORK DONATIONS
Last day to sign up to donate artwork: July 17, 2026
Submission Requirements:
Artwork submission deadline: July 24th, 2026
- Artists must be 18 or older to participate.
- Artists may submit up to 3 artworks.
- Both 2D and 3D artwork will be accepted.
- JCPA will provide 5″ x 5″ birch wood panels for all participating artists to use as a surface for 2D artwork (all work must be securely mounted to this panel provided by JCPA).
- Those submitting 3D work are NOT required to mount artwork on the provided panel.
- You can indicate how you prefer to receive your panel(s) in the online form when signing up to participate.
- View complete submission requirements.
PANEL PICK-UP LOCATION:
If you plan to pick up your panel(s), please come to the following location (this office is open weekdays between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.):
Johnson City Public Works – Street Division (front desk)
209 Water St.
Johnson City, TN 37601
Directions from the ETSU area:
As you’re traveling towards the downtown area on State of Franklin Rd. (coming from the East Tennessee State University area), turn left onto Buffalo St. from State of Franklin. When you cross Roan St., Buffalo St. will turn into Water St. Soon after you pass under the I-26 overpass, you’ll see a sign on the left that reads “Service Center”. Turn left here, and go straight past the gas pumps. Continue until you come to a 3 way stop. When you’re at the stop, the Street Division building will be just up ahead on your left. You can pull up directly in front of the building and enter through the front door. Let the receptionist know that you need to pick up 5 x 5 panels.
Directions from I-26 East:
Take Exit 22 towards Elm St. Take a left when you come to Water St. After you cross under the I-26 overpass, you’ll soon see a sign on your left that reads “Service Center”. Turn left here and go straight past the gas pumps. Continue until you come to a 3 way stop. When you’re at the stop, the Street Division building will be just up ahead on your left. You can pull up directly in front of the building and enter through the front door. Let the receptionist know that you need to pick up 5 x 5 panels.
ARTWORK RETURNS:
Artwork submission deadline: July 24th, 2026
DROP OFF
If you plan to drop off your artwork, please bring to the following location (this office is open weekdays between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.):
Johnson City Public Works – Street Division (front desk)
209 Water St.
Johnson City, TN 37601
Directions from the ETSU area:
As you’re traveling towards the downtown area on State of Franklin Rd. (coming from the East Tennessee State University area), turn left onto Buffalo St. from State of Franklin. When you cross Roan St., Buffalo St. will turn into Water St. Soon after you pass under the I-26 overpass, you’ll see a sign on the left that reads “Service Center”. Turn left here, and go straight past the gas pumps. Continue until you come to a 3 way stop. When you’re at the stop, the Street Division building will be just up ahead on your left. You can pull up directly in front of the building and enter through the front door. Let the receptionist know that you need to drop off 5 x 5 panels.
Directions from I-26 East:
Take Exit 22 towards Elm St. Take a left when you come to Water St. After you cross under the I-26 overpass, you’ll soon see a sign on your left that reads “Service Center”. Turn left here and go straight past the gas pumps. Continue until you come to a 3 way stop. When you’re at the stop, the Street Division building will be just up ahead on your left. You can pull up directly in front of the building and enter through the front door. Let the receptionist know that you need to drop off 5 x 5 panels.
SHIP
If you plan to ship your artwork, please send to the following address:
Johnson City Public Art
Attn: Cheyenne Kumbhare (Public Works)
209 Water St.
Johnson City, TN 37601
If you plan to mail your artwork, please send to the following address:
Johnson City Public Art
Attn: Cheyenne Kumbhare (Public Works)
PO Box 2150
Johnson City, TN 37605
For more information on the 5 x 5 Art Exhibit & Fundraiser contact Cheyenne Kumbhare at ckumbhare@johnsoncitytn.org.