American Artisan Festival @ Artville 2026
Submit a minimum of 3 images of original artwork in 2D or 3D media for jury selection to exhibit and sell at the American Artisan Festival in Nashville.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 4 days left
- Entry fee
- $35
- Award
- $5,000
- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Exhibition window
- Sep 25, 2026 → Sep 27, 2026
About
Overview
American Artisan Festival @ Artville is a 50+ year tradition now located in Nashville's Downtown Walk of Fame Park, part of a larger city-wide event that draws an estimated 200,000 people downtown each day on an average weekend. The festival spans three days and includes site-specific temporary art installations, live music acts, a food court, and kids/family activities.
Event Dates & Hours
- Friday, September 25: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday, September 26: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Sunday, September 27: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Media Eligibility
- 2D Arts and Crafts: Digital Art, Photography, Drawing, Mixed Media, Painting, Printmaking, Works on Paper
- 3D Art and Crafts: Ceramics, Wood, Fiber/Textiles, Wearables, Furniture, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metal, Sculpture, Mixed Media
Artwork & Exhibit Requirements
Artwork must be original, designed, and produced by the exhibiting artist. No commercial reproductions or embellished commercial products are allowed. All work exhibited must be of the quality, category, and body of work shown in the images submitted for jury. All displayed work must be for sale or commission with prices clearly marked. All artists must be in attendance presenting their work; no sales representatives are allowed. Artists are encouraged to communicate and connect with customers to demonstrate commitment to a shared retail experience.
Booth Requirements
- All exhibitor tents must be WHITE in color
- Tents must be weighted down
- No prerecorded or amplified live music of any kind is permissible in booth space
- Sources of ignition are not permissible inside the exhibitor tent or display area
- Generators strongly discouraged; if essential, must be battery-operated, quiet, and non-fume producing (disclose on application)
- Upon acceptance, artists must provide a certificate of insurance listing event organizers as additionally insured
Application & Fees
- Submission deadline: August 18, 2026
- Application fee: $35
- Minimum 3 images required to apply
Awards
The juried show offers more than $5,000 in awards, including cash and prizes for top booth spaces.
Artist Amenities
- Website listing with a link to artist site
- Complimentary breakfast each morning (Saturday/Sunday)
- Dedicated Artist Hospitality Suite throughout the weekend
- Reserved parking within walking distance of the festival (details provided when accepted)
- Discounted hotel room blocks (details provided when accepted)
- Booth sitters available throughout the weekend
- Cash and prizes for top booth spaces
- Custom swag bag
- 24-hour security
- Two tickets to Artville Launch Party on Thursday, September 24, 7–10 pm
- Two tickets to Artville Afterdark on Friday, September 25, 7–10 pm
- Award
- More than $5,000 in awards; cash and prizes for top booth spaces.
- Eligibility
- Open to artisans producing original work; artists must be in attendance.
- Contact
- [email protected]
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