The Tomato Art Show
2024 Tomato Art Show
The Tomato Art Show returns for its 21th year as a fundamental part of the annual Tomato Art Fest. The annual art show first took place at the former Art and Invention Gallery in 2003. The art show proved to be so popular it quickly became an entire festival. Each year the art show highlights some of Nashville’s favorite artists alongside community contributors that are both new to the scene and seasoned creators.
The show features different mediums of art including paintings, sculptures, textiles, and more. All artwork must be listed for sale at the show. All art must include a tomato, or other fruits or vegetables.
Art will be hung and displayed in a gallery setting for the weekend of the festival. We encourage the community to view and browse the gallery, as all items they see are available for purchase in person or online. Each year an estimated 10,000 people view the artwork in person.
A panel of art-loving community members review all artwork and award cash prizes to artists in several categories including, Best in Show, Best Emerging Art, Festival Spirit, You’re So Nashville, Heirloom, Best use of Humor, and Multiple Merit awards.
The Tomato Art Show team will handle the hanging, organization, and sales for the show. Artists will receive 50% of the profit for all pieces sold. Artists should plan to have all work completed by July 27th.
Make Tomato Art
Application Process
Artists must complete the online application and include: 3 examples of your CURRENT work for jurying (these don’t have to include tomatoes), a link to your website or social media pages, and a valid email address.
$10 application fee must be paid before the application can be reviewed. The application fee is used to create cash awards for different categories in judging.
All art submitted must be new to the show and available for sale.
Applications will be reviewed every 2 weeks and you will be notified of your status in the show. If selected, you will receive further information and next steps. Acting in its sole discretion, Tomato Art Fest reserves the right to reject any application for any reason.
Important Details
Selected artists can submit up to 3 pieces to be sold at the show; at least 1 piece must include a tomato, the other 2 can include a tomato or any variety of fruits or vegetables. All items displayed at the show must include a tomato, fruit, or vegetable, no exceptions.
All art must be available and priced to sell at the show.
Pieces can be no larger than 2304 square inches. 2304 square inches is equivalent to a 48''x48'' canvas. For example, a 36''x60'' canvas is 2160 square inches and would be allowed.
Artist payments will be a 50/50 split- 50% of sales will go directly to the artist approximately 2 months after the show is completed.
All pieces must be ready to hang from one nail.
Art that has been shown in the Tomato Art show previously will not be accepted unless it has been obviously updated.
All information will be shared through email, so please include a valid email address that you check regularly. To be sure you are receiving all communication, please add Kelsey@goodneighborfestivals.com as a safe sender so communication is not sent to your junk folder.
Due to the size of the show and limited spacing, at least 2 pieces will be show in a public space, if space becomes an issue the 3rd piece may be included in the online art show only.
By completing and submitting the application below, you are agreeing that this information has been read, understood and that you agree to all information laid out above.
