Create. Connect. Inspire.
Hosted by Painting World Magazine & Viking Woodcrafts
***NO OUTSIDE FOOD IS PERMITTED IN THE CONVENTION CENTER.
TEACHING "CRAFT" SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS February 1, 2024
Experience teaching at the APCEXPO!
Get ready for an exciting time at the APCEXPO. Our event is designed to bring industry experts, suppliers, teachers, artists, creative crafters, and attendees together to showcase the industry of CREATIVITY as a whole. Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience that will leave you inspired and motivated!
Don't miss the Gala!!
Dinner Mystery Masquerade
The APCEXPO gala has a real treat for you! We have changed plans, and we will now travel down the river on the Southern Belle as we enjoy dinner, laughter, and entertainment.
Other Gala Events
1) Awards and Recognition
2) Silent Auction
3) Fund Raiser - Live Auction
4) Key Speaker
About The 1st Annual Painting & Craft Expo
Opportunities & Connections
Opportunities & Connections
Opportunities & Connections
You won't want to miss the connections and opportunities that this event will hold. Come meet some industry leaders!
You can enjoy networking, collaborating, learning, and shopping all in one venue.
Because this is a fusion of industries focused on art and creativity, we are excited at the many new suppliers, vendors, artists, designers, an
You won't want to miss the connections and opportunities that this event will hold. Come meet some industry leaders!
You can enjoy networking, collaborating, learning, and shopping all in one venue.
Because this is a fusion of industries focused on art and creativity, we are excited at the many new suppliers, vendors, artists, designers, and crafters attending this expo.
Kick your creativity into overdrive!
Special Events
Opportunities & Connections
Opportunities & Connections
Demonstrations
Guest Speaker / Informational Seminar
Gala with "Mystery Event" - Exhibitors / Staff, Teachers, and Guests
Meet and Greet Game Night - Exhibitors / Staff and Teachers
Plus, other fun and exciting events for exhibitors/staff and Teachers that will have you on the edge of your seat!
Prizes and Giveaways
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What an exciting week this will be! Come learn and create. Visit with old friends and make new connections. This will be a fusion of the decorative painting industry with suppliers and creative crafters.
The week will start with classes and the expo will officially start on Thursday. This event is open to the public and will be added to the Chattanooga tourism event calendar.
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If you are interested in being a vendor, teacher, or attendee please email us from the contact form below. It is at the bottom of the webpage.
Registration for classes will open up around October 1, 2023. You will want to register as soon as possible, or risk classes being sold out.
You will want to sign up so that you receive our updates on this event. We look forward to seeing you.
Interested In Attending?
The possibilities!!!
Recognizing the need for fusion between markets - Painting World Magazine and Viking Woodcrafts would like to present the possibility of the first "Annual Painting & Craft Expo" (APC). Hosted by Painting World Magazine & Viking Woodcrafts. Both are contributive supporters of the inclusion of decorative painting and crafting forming a collective group of creators and designers working together. Suppliers in these industries will be a welcomed highlight at this event. We would like to gather interest in this event as it will determine the event's successful debut. It will be determined by interest in the expo. If you are interested, we want to hear from you!
Convention Center "What to expect"
This Convention Center is easily accessible with loading bays and an attached parking garage making it easy to navigate. It is connected to the gorgeous Marriot Hotel featuring an onsite restaurant and bar. This newly updated hotel has an outdoor pool with three "first come, first serve" little cabanas.
As you can see in the photo, the convention center has ample comfortable seating of which only a portion is shown. The restrooms are located at the entrance of the exhibit trade floor making it very convenient and easy to find.
The exhibit trade floor comes with onsite concessions for easy access to yummy snacks, foods, and drinks. Tables and seating will be available so you can enjoy your food and relax.
The meeting rooms "classrooms" are spacious and well-appointed with easy access to and from each room with a numbering system overhead. The floor plan of the convention center in this facility is simplistic and easy to navigate with many notable features.
It has some of the fastest WIFI in the world!
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