About the Event

Art Around High Bridge is a two-week, town-wide art crawl and online auction celebrating local and regional artists. Artwork is displayed inside participating Main Street businesses, turning everyday spaces into pop-up galleries.

Visitors explore High Bridge using a printed postcard map and an interactive online map while bidding on artwork online.

Participating businesses host artwork from April 11–26, 2026 and are encouraged to display “Art the Gnome” coloring book flyers in their windows.

$50 suggested donation per participating business

Your registration includes:

• Listing on printed walking map and postcards

• Listing on the online map and event guide

• One event banner displayed in town

• Promotion through event marketing, social media, and partner channels

Additional Ways to Participate

Opportunities are plentiful and optional.

• Display “Art the Gnome” coloring book flyers in their windows.

• Host a Porch Session during the Art and Music Crawl on Saturday, April 18th 1-4pm. Porch, stoop, indoor, or outdoor spaces are welcome.

• Create or offer gnome-themed items to tie into the theme throughout the event.

• Participate in the Gnome Scavenger Hunt. Details provided upon interest.

Event Timeline

April 11th – April 26th
Town-wide online art auction

March 28th  / 1-3pm
Gnome Home Making Workshop
📍 Propagate Studios in High Bridge
Details coming soon!

April 18- Saturday / 1-4pm
"Rollin' with my Gnomies" Art Crawl & Porch Sessions
Meet the artists and enjoy live music at participating businesses throughout High Bridge.

Closing Day – Sunday April 26th

Kids Awards Ceremony
📍 Scouts Coffee & Mercantile
🕐 1:00–2:00 PM
Celebrate our young artists in a family-friendly setting.

Adult Awards Ceremony and Auction Close
📍 Esker Hart Brewery
🕑 2:00–4:00 PM
Final auction bidding ends at 3:30 PM, followed by awards, community gathering, and artwork pickup.

Proceeds from the auction support participating artists and the High Bridge Creative Team, helping sustain local arts and creative placemaking initiatives.