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Submit six high-quality images (five of original artwork in your applied-for medium, one of your booth display) plus an artist's statement (300 characters max) for blind jury review.
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Get matched →Celebrating its 61st year, Festival of the Arts is the flagship event of Arts Council Oklahoma City and a vital fundraiser supporting year-round programs. Ranked #23 nationally by Sunshine Artist Magazine, it welcomes over 500,000 visitors annually and generates an average of $1.83 million in art sales each year. The festival features two performing arts stages, international cuisine, extensive children's programming, and hands-on activities for art lovers of all ages.
Held at Bicentennial Park and Civic Center Music Hall in downtown Oklahoma City. Wednesday (VIP Preview); Thursday 11 am–9 pm; Friday–Saturday 11 am–10 pm; Sunday 10 am–7 pm.
Open to all artists. Work must be original in concept and made by the hands of the exhibiting artist. Festival focuses on creative vision and work quality.
Two-Dimensional: Water Media Painting (watercolor, acrylic, gouache); Oil Media Painting (traditional oil, casein); Drawing/Digital/Printmaking; Photography; 2-D Mixed Media. Three-Dimensional: Sculpture; Jewelry. Reproductions are prohibited for painting, but original printmaking in limited editions is accepted.
Submit exactly six high-quality images: five of different original artworks in your applied-for medium, one of your booth display (no people, no signatures or identifying markers). Include an Artist's Statement (maximum 300 characters) describing technique, materials, and creative expression. A missing or nonconforming statement results in disqualification. Three jurors conduct a blind jury review based on work quality and show balance. Selections are made by combined average scores into accepted, waitlisted, and rejected categories.
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.
Booth rental fee is $150 (due December 22, 2026). Fee includes use of exhibit space and provided electricity.
Artists handle sales via POS or online application. Festival retains 20% commission on all art sales and collects/remits sales tax. Artist's 80% portion is distributed by direct deposit within 10 business days after the festival. Commission sales for later delivery are allowed per Artist Contract. Arts Council Oklahoma City is updating the sales process; final details will be provided before arrival.
Art sales checks distributed by direct deposit within 10 business days after the festival ends.