WauMaus strives to inspire awe and wonder by creating experiences that captivate the senses, spark imagination, and invite individuals to explore the boundless beauty of creative expression

ABOUT WAUMAUS

WauMaus, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit, believes in the transformative power of the arts to connect people, shift perspectives, and ignite meaningful change. Our work is rooted in a vision of community and shared experience, where every performance becomes a catalyst for connection and every project an opportunity to celebrate the limitless potential of human expression. WauMaus is more than an artistic collective — it’s a movement toward a more inspired and imaginative world.

WauMaus was created to highlight the artistic spark of Chattanooga through unique and quirky exhibitions, performances, events, and installations. You never know where WauMaus might pop up next—maybe on the river? In the wild? Lurking in a dark alley? Who knows? Stay tuned to find out more!

Image of board member, Reed Caldwell. A black and white photo of a man with styled hair, a beard, and a mustache. He is wearing a T-shirt that says "Don't Jell Me" and is standing indoors with shelves and a window in the background.

Board of Directors

Image of board member, Carl Cadwell. Smiling man with glasses and beard in front of red background
Image of board member, Jules Downum. A woman with shoulder-length dark hair, smiling, wearing a loose mustard yellow button-up shirt with rolled-up sleeves, posing against a plain gray background.

WHERE WILL WE POP UP NEXT??

NEXT SPOT: CARTA SHUTTLE PARK NORTH (Garage @ 3rd & Broad)

This fall, along with Understory, we are transforming the rooftop of CARTA's Shuttle Park North into an open air destination featuring large scale installations, an immersive dance performance, and a month of free programming that includes concerts, lectures, art and dance classes, dance parties, and more! ​​

Click below to buy tickets for Search Party’s first event on the rooftop, “THE CALL” — an unforgettable immersive dance experience that blurs the line between audience and performance.

  • Search Party: Maclellan Island SOLD OUT

    September 27, 2025

    7:00-10:00PM

  • Search Party Opening Weekend: THE CALL

    October 9 - 10, 2026

  • Other Events

    We will be adding other Search Party events in the coming weeks. Please check back with us soon for more information and to purchase tickets.