ARTVILLE

Artville is an annual free three-day visual art festival in Nashville September 26 – September 28, 2025.

Throughout the weekend, renowned visual artists will be showcasing unique site-specific art installations created exclusively for Artvile.

05/22/2026

Calling all artists, makers, creatives and vendors 🎨✨

We have a few spots remaining for the American Artisan Festival at Artville returning September 25–27 in downtown Nashville! We have some incredible artisans signed up, so this year’s festival will be another great mix of art, handmade goods, creativity and immersive experiences in the heart of Music City.

With thousands of visitors expected throughout the weekend, it’s the perfect opportunity to showcase your work as part of Nashville’s premier public art festival.

🖌 Downtown Walk of Fame Park
🏆 $5,000 in Artisan awards
🖼️ Three days of art, shopping and community

Apply today at the link in bio or visit artville.org/americanartisan

05/15/2026

2024 Artville Public Art Installation

Artist: Jodi Hays

Piece: Teachers, Poets, Single Mothers

CD Wright (poet, writer, Arkansan) wrote, "A tree is a resilient poet. Likewise, teachers, poets, and single mothers." The pattern is loosely based on the Oak Tree quilt patterns, with words TEACHERS, poets, MOMS.

05/08/2026

Some of the best Mother's Day gifts are the ones you create with your imagination.

04/16/2026

A flashback to 2024 Artville. More proof that the stories behind the art are truly inspiring.

Artist: James Worsham

04/09/2026

Artville is an immersive art experience for people of all ages, including art installations, artisans, hands-on projects, live music and more. Mark your calendars for Artville September 25-27 at Walk of Fame Park in downtown Nashville.

03/19/2026

As we look through all of the amazing public art proposals for the 2026 grants, a throwback to the inaugural Artville featuring Beth Reitmeyer.

Save the Dates: September 25-27 at Walk of Fame Park to see this year's creations!

03/04/2026

We love hearing what children see and imagine when they come to Artville because they know how to turn a piece of art into a whole new adventure.

Art Pictured: Dr. Megan Jordan and Evan Roosevelt Brown

02/25/2026

Public Artist Applications close tonight at 11:59 pm CT!

We’re looking for innovative, site-specific works that engage the public and celebrate Nashville’s dynamic creative community for Artville September 25–27.

Local and national artists are invited to apply to receive artist grants: artville.org/publicartapp

02/20/2026

Public Artist Applications close next week!

Artville returns September 25–27 and we’re looking for innovative, site-specific works that engage the public and celebrate Nashville’s dynamic creative community.

Local and national artists are invited to apply to receive artist grants ($1,500-$20,000) with the majority of the grants provided in the $5,000-$10,000 range.

Apply by February 25 at artville.org/publicartapp

Art pictured:

02/04/2026

American Artisan @ Artville returns September 25-27 to Nashville's Downtown Walk of Fame Park for this free festival open to the public Friday, Saturday and Sunday showcasing amazing artisan vendors, like Rebecca Ash Designs pictured.

More than $5,000 will be awarded to select artisans during the festival. Applications are now open to be part of this annual tradition in Nashville, so apply today at artville.org/americanartisan or link in bio.

Festival Hours:
Friday, September 25: 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday, September 26: 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday September 27: 11 am - 5 pm

01/27/2026

Artville's public art is immersive and interactive, especially when Jason Brooks brought his art to life with technology in 2024 and 2025.

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