Dan Tigert

Painter Piper Bridwell standing with Festival of the Arts patrons after making a sale.

Applying to Festival of the Arts— Tips for Visual Artists

Applying to Festival of the Arts: Tips for Visual Artists    By Susan Tate, Festival Director Every year, Festival of the Arts brings together an incredible collection of visual artists from across the country. It’s one of our favorite parts of preparing for Festival—seeing thousands of applications arrive, each representing years of creativity, dedication, and craftsmanship. A […]

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Three translucent awards on a black background: ONE non-profit excellence award, Hometown Heroes award, and Best of the 405 award.

Award Sweep in our 60th Year of Opperation

Arts Council Oklahoma City Honored with Three Major Community Awards During 60th Anniversary Year Following the 2026 Festival of the Arts, Arts Council Oklahoma City has been recognized with three major honors celebrating the organization’s impact on Oklahoma City’s cultural landscape, tourism economy, and community connection during its 60th year of service. The ONE Award for

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