Art Nordic 2026
– For artists, designers and galleries with fire in their soul. Apply before October 15 at 23:59
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.
Our goal is to gather more than 10,000 guests and 80 artists and designers at Terminal13 in Copenhagen’s Nordhavn (the former Docken), where art unfolds across 5,000 m² – 2,600 m² indoors with lots of raw, creative energy and a vibrant outdoor area where the experiences continue under the open sky. In the outdoor area, guests will encounter tiny houses where we create environments with the exhibited art.
Under the theme “Phoenix – art in motion”, we want to rethink how audiences encounter art – from grand installations to intimate encounters and digital experiments. We want a curated total experience that hits both the mind and the senses. We invite artists, designers and audiences alike into a creative laboratory where the boundaries between art forms dissolve and new formats are given space.
Are you an artist, designer or gallery looking to exhibit at Art Nordic 2026?
With the ambition to break the ceiling of creativity, Art Nordic 2026 will offer:
Curated interior spaces
Art meets handmade furniture, lighting, textiles and design objects in carefully composed total experiences that bring art close to everyday spaces.
Para art
Para art creates space for both physically and mentally disabled artists. New inclusive platforms provide space for artists who challenge convention and bring audiences closer to alternative narratives and different ways of working
Live workshops and talks
Audiences will have access to open workshops where art is created live and to conversations about materials, processes, sustainability and artistic working lives.
Experimental installations and audience engagement
The exhibition will be a space for interdisciplinary experimentation and interaction between artists, designers and visitors.
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.
We set up the exhibition with 5 areas:
1. Visual arts
Paintings, drawing, watercolor, photography, lithography and more.
Two-dimensional works where motif, color and composition convey everything from personal stories to social commentary. Here the audience encounters visual imagery in classic and modern expressions.
2. Crafts and material-based art
Ceramics, textiles, glass and more.
Sensuous works with a focus on the properties and processing of materials. Craftsmanship and art are united in unique objects, often with clear roots in tradition, form and experimentation.
3. Object and design art
Furniture art, lighting and functional objects
Artistic works at the intersection of design and art. The focus is on form, function and aesthetics – often with a strong idea or conceptual edge.
4. Sculpture and installation
Three-dimensional and site-specific works
Spatial works that involve the body, the environment and the movement of the audience. This field includes both classical sculpture and contemporary installations.
5. Para-art
Art created by artists with physical or mental disabilities
6 spaces are earmarked for artists with physical or mental challenges that are integrated into the areas to which their art belongs. The artist’s own payment is 25% of the regular stand price. 75% is financed by Art Nordic, foundations and partners.
Para-art brings audiences closer to alternative narratives and different ways of working. It is inclusion and responsibility in practice – visible and experiential for the audience.
The outdoor area
The outdoor area will also be put to use. Here you will meet Tiny Houses, where we create environments with the exhibited art. We will build cozy environments with pots, sculptures, furniture and beautiful lighting. The outdoor area will be a place to stay with food, drinks, heat lamps, atmosphere and inspiration. But also a small respite from the many people inside.