The Harding Art Show 2026

Since 1975, The Harding Art Show has grown into one of the largest and most successful fine art exhibitions in the Southeastern U.S. The 51st Annual Harding Art Show will be held April 30–May 2, 2026, on Harding Academy's Nashville campus, featuring approximately 75 artists and welcoming around 5,000 guests including art collectors, interior designers, and enthusiasts from the Greater Nashville community. The show transforms the PreK–8th grade school into a vibrant venue with both indoor and outdoor display spaces.

The 2026 show will be held in person with an option for artists to offer limited online exclusives. Artists are chosen by a selection committee with backgrounds including artists, designers, and supporters. Approximately 70-75 artists will be invited to participate across all art categories including oils, acrylics, watercolors, mixed media, ceramics, digital art, glass, jewelry, metals, photography, sculpture, and woodwork. Applications require a short artist bio (no more than 5 sentences) and eight digital images representing the quality, average price points, consistency, and style of work to be exhibited, with respective prices included.

The application fee is $50, with indoor booth fees at $150 and outdoor booth fees at $100. Artists receive 70% of total sales, with 30% going to Harding Academy. The show provides extensive marketing, artist hospitality including catered meals and beverages, volunteer support with assigned artist liaisons, booth materials for indoor exhibitors, 24-hour security, and prompt payment via direct deposit within three weeks. The 2025 show generated $1.5 million in art sales. All works must be original and for sale, with artists required to be present during the show.