Ethos Celebration of the Arts 2025

Discover Downtown Franklin is excited to host the 2025 Ethos Celebration of the Arts event in the heart of beautiful, historic Downtown Franklin on June 28, 2025 from 10:00am - 4:00pm. The festival features local and regional juried artists showcasing original art in both 2D and 3D categories. Artists will set up booths to showcase and sell their art throughout the day. Day-of judges will award prizes in each category totaling $3,500. The event will include live music and beer, wine, soda, and snack vendor.

The Ethos Celebration of the Arts is a juried art fair open to individual artists who make their own original fine art by hand. All work must be original and made by the artist who is present at the event. 2D categories include painting and photography, while 3D includes ceramic, fiber, glass, metal, wood, jewelry, and other handmade items. Once accepted, artists pay $100 for a 10' x 10' booth space or $200 for a double 20' x 10' booth space. Artists must be present during the entire show hours and provide their own tent, tables, chairs, and display items.

Monetary prizes will be awarded by day-of judges: Raymond F. Turner Best in Show Award ($1,000), 2D First Place ($500), 3D First Place ($500), 2D Second Place ($300), 3D Second Place ($300), 2D Third Place ($200), and 3D Third Place ($200). Artists retain 100% of their sales with no commission collected. The event is rain or shine with no refunds. Artists will be notified of acceptance by May 31, 2025, with setup beginning at 6:00am on June 28 and teardown completing by 6:00pm.