American Artisan Festival

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

02/03/2026

Artville returns September 25-27 as Nashville's premier public art festival, transforming the city's urban landscape each fall with murals, installations, art fairs and immersive art experiences.

Nashville's Downtown Walk of Fame Park will serve as home to the American Artisan Festival, a more than 50 year tradition in Nashville that will be located downtown for the second consecutive year with the support of the Nashville Downtown Partnership. On an average weekend, downtown Nashville sees an estimated 200,000 people each day.

The American Artisan Festival is an integral part of the larger city-wide event, Artville. The American Artisan Festival will span three full days and will be open to the public Friday, Saturday and Sunday and will offer more than $5,000 in awards.

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

09/28/2025

We can't stop shopping at all of these amazing American Artisan booths!

09/28/2025

Grab some delicious food and head downtown to Walk of Fame Park for the last day of Artville! We'll be here until 5 pm enjoying amazing public art, shopping the American Artisan Festival, live music and more!

Philly South Steaks
Burgasm Urban Eats
Conscious Cravings
Banh Mi & Roll Factory
Ice Crown
40 Below Company

09/28/2025

We love seeing so many people supporting the American Artisans and their incredible pieces! We're back in Walk of Fame Park Downtown today 11 am - 5 pm. See you at Artville!

09/27/2025

Thanks to everyone who voted for our American Artisan Best in Show Awards! Congratulations to Serez Design, Erikan Art and Norma Jane Ceramics taking home Best in Show for 2025 American Artisan @ Artville.

Be sure to come down to Walk of Fame Park in Downtown Nashville to shop these incredible pieces of art today until 6 pm and tomorrow from 11 am - 5 pm.

Full list of Artisans at Artville.org.

09/25/2025

We're setting up the American Artisan Festival and installing the public art in Walk of Fame Park for Artville that starts tomorrow at 11 am! Here's a few things to know before you go downtown for an inspiring weekend of art, live music, shopping, kids activities, food and drinks all made possible with the help of some of our amazing partners: Nashville Downtown Partnership, Visit Music City, Wedgewood Village, Nashville Scene, Neuhoff District and Tito's.

Walk of Fame Park Festival Hours:
Friday, September 26 | 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday, September 27 | 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday, September, 28 | 11 am - 5 pm

👉 Food, drinks and merch available onsite
👉 Outside food and drinks are not allowed, but water bottles are okay
👉 There is no bag size limit, but bags are subject to search
👉 Artville is pet-friendly
👉 The event is rain or shine
👉 1,800 parking spaces are at the Music City Center parking deck for easy access
👉 Book ahead via SpotHero or use a rideshare

Artville is free, open to the public and family friendly! There are some special events that require registration, so be sure to check out the full schedule in our link in bio or at artville.org.

09/24/2025

American Artisan Festival @ Artville
September 26-28
Walk of Fame Park | Downtown Nashville

Featured Artisans:
Jessie Lee Photography | Chicago, IL
Aaron Grayum | Fairview, TN
Kalisee | Allen, TX
Alissa Goss Ceramics & Pottery | Nashville, TN

Full list of Artisans at Artville.org

09/24/2025

Artville is free and open to the public, including kids and families who want to experience the works of art, activities, live music and more this weekend at Walk of Fame Park Downtown.

09/23/2025

What to expect at Artville and American Artisan Festival this weekend!

Artville is a three-day festival bringing Nashville together for the love of art. Artville will take place at Walk of Fame Park in Downtown Nashville with art focused evening events in Wedgewood Houston, The Neuhoff District in Germantown, and The Fairlane Hotel Downtown.

09/22/2025

American Artisan Festival @ Artville
September 26-28
Walk of Fame Park | Downtown Nashville

Featured Artisans:
Chris Cosmos Photography | Blair, NE
Yuemin Xin | Bowling Green, OH
Gordon Chenery | Nashville, TN
Wallgarden Studio | Nashville, TN

Full list of Artisans at Artville.org

09/17/2025

🎨 Art + Music + Community = ARTVILLE 🎶
Sept 26–28 | Walk of Fame Park Downtown Nashville | FREE

Artville is Nashville’s first and only public arts festival celebrating the city’s creative culture with site-specific art installations, immersive experiences, and art collecting opportunities — all FREE and open to everyone. And of course, we’ve got the music too!

Enjoy live performances all weekend from local artists, student bands, and genre-spanning talent right in the heart of Downtown Nashville.

Featuring Eva Cassel • Rachel DeeLynn • Corduroy Cadets • Charley T • Nikki Morgan • Whitney Mongé • Bach to Rock student bands • and more!

Come for the art. Stay for the music. Leave inspired.