Art on the Greene - September 5-6 2026

Banner Elk’s popular Art on the Greene series continues in 2026 with shows four weekends of the summer. The shows fill the area in front of the Historic Banner Elk School with fine art from local and regional artists representing a variety of media, such as ceramics, glass, metal, wood, watercolor, acrylics and oil. Over 60 juried artists display their work at each event. “Every show has a little different mix of artists, so there’s always a variety,” says Banner Elk Tourism Director Nancy Owen. “And artists are chosen by a jury of their peers. All work has to be a certain quality and it has to be handmade. We look for really high-quality art.” The artwork is complemented by the beautiful setting located right in the middle of downtown Banner Elk where you can also visit restaurants and retail shops. “It’s a nice amenity for the Town of Banner Elk on these four summer weekends” Owen s...