Art Nordic 2026
– For artists, designers and galleries with fire in their soul
Art Nordic March 13 - 15, 2026
Art in motion - a powerful vision for the future of the art scene
Art Nordic 2026 will be held March 13-15 at Terminal13 on the Copenhagen waterfront.
Opening hours:
Friday, March 13: 14 – 19
Saturday, March 14: 12 – 18
Sunday, March 15: 10 – 16
Our goal is to gather more than 10,000 guests and 60 artists and designers at Terminal13 in Copenhagen’s Nordhavn (the former Docken), where art unfolds across 2,600 m² indoors – and continues in a vibrant outdoor area. Here, a street art work becomes a visible and unifying live element: All three exhibition days, Michael Wisniewski (Curator of Street Art & Urban Formats) works on the work in collaboration with the artist Rasmus Balstrøm. The audience can follow the work’s development from first layer to finished expression and gain insight into technique, composition and artistic choices along the way.
Under the theme “Phoenix – art in motion” we will rethink how audiences encounter art – from grand installations to intimate encounters. We want a curated total experience that hits both mind and senses. We invite artists, designers and audiences alike into a creative laboratory where boundaries between art forms dissolve and new formats emerge.
Are you an artist, designer or gallery looking to exhibit at Art Nordic 2027?
With the ambition to break the ceiling of creativity, Art Nordic 2026 will offer:
Craft Circles
As an integral part of the approximately 60 exhibitors, Art Nordic 2026 introduces the Craft Circles format, where three artists in the same field are presented together (e.g. street art, goldsmiths, photography, paper, knitting and furniture design). The vision is to make visible the creative process behind craft and material-based practices: the choices, techniques and workflows that lead to the work. This gives the audience an insight that allows them to understand and view craft with the same attention to idea and process that we often associate with visual art.
Para art
Art Nordic works long-term to expand access to the professional exhibition scene. That’s why we set aside six exhibition spaces each year at a specially reduced price as a recurring support measure to strengthen inclusion and diversity in the field.
In 2026, these six spaces are dedicated to para-art, creating a clear and respectful platform for artists with physical and mental challenges. Here, audiences encounter practices and expressions that expand the narratives of how art can be created and experienced – with a focus on accessibility, inclusion and artistic quality.
Live workshops and talks
The audience is invited closer to the creation of art through open talks and conversations about materials, processes, sustainability and artistic working life. The formats function as an active communication track that gives the audience concrete entry points to understand the works behind the result.
As a visible and unifying live element, Michael Wisniewski (Curator of Street Art & Urban Formats) will be working on a street art piece in the outdoor area all three exhibition days in collaboration with the artist Rasmus Balstrøm. The audience can follow the development of the work from first layer to finished expression and gain insight into technique, composition and artistic choices along the way.
Audience experience
Art Nordic 2026 is being built in Terminal13 so that the space is pleasant to be in and easy to move around. Instead of divided areas, the exhibition is conceived as a single flow where the audience naturally moves through art and design in a cohesive experience.
To make the visit welcoming, we offer lounge seating, food and drink options and places to take a break along the way. The goal is for visitors to want to stay longer and spend some quality time together around art, communication and inspiration.
An art scenario designed
for total experience
We are rebuilding the exhibition as a phoenix – rising from the ashes to soar higher, shine brighter and ignite sparks of creativity in every corner of everyday life.
We create a unique walking flow that guides your visitors – almost by instinct – through all artists, exhibitors and common zones. Every step is designed as a journey of discovery, where nothing is lost and every corner offers new surprises.
We want to push the boundaries of creativity so that every guest – from experienced collector to curious first-time buyer – leaves with new ideas and a desire to become part of the community.
Art forms and formats at Art Nordic 2026
Art Nordic 2026 presents a wide range of art and design expressions mixed across the large hall. The audience moves through a unified flow where different practices stand side by side, creating new encounters between materials, formats and ideas.
Visual arts
Paintings, drawing, watercolor, photography, lithography, etc.
Two-dimensional works where motif, color and composition can convey everything from personal stories to social commentary. Here, the audience encounters visual imagery in both classic and contemporary expressions.
Crafts and material-based art
Ceramics, metals, textiles, glass etc.
Sensuous works with a focus on the properties and processing of materials. Craft and art meet in unique objects – often rooted in tradition, form and experimentation.
Object and design art
Furniture art, lighting and functional objects
Works at the intersection of design and art, where design, function and aesthetics go hand in hand. The expression can be both conceptual and useful – and often driven by a clear idea.
Sculpture and installation
Three-dimensional and spatial works
Works that activate space and the audience: from classic sculpture to more spatial installations where the surroundings and movement through the exhibition become part of the experience.
Para art (6 subsidized spaces)
As a recurring initiative, Art Nordic sets aside six spaces each year at a special reduced price. In 2026, they are targeting para-art: art created by artists with physical or mental challenges.
The six exhibitors are equally represented in the exhibition. The artist’s own payment is 25% of the regular stand price, while 75% is financed by Art Nordic in collaboration with foundations and partners. The initiative strengthens accessibility and inclusion in practice – visible and experiential for the audience.