Festival of the Arts
Applications Now Live!
Visual Artists, Performers, Food Vendors, and Creators, we want to see your applications!
Deadline: 10/3/2025
Join us April 23 – 26, 2026 for the 60th annual Festival of the Arts!
- Festival of the Arts is a community celebration of the visual and performing arts, bringing a variety of talented artists together in downtown OKC’s Bicentennial Park.
- Festival has been an OKC tradition since 1967, considered a rite of spring and ACOKC’s signature event.
- Stay tuned to our website, Facebook, and Instagram for the latest information on Festival of the Arts.
Watch the video below and start planning your trip to the 2026 Festival of the Arts!
All About Festival of the Arts
Angels & Friends Celebration
You’re invited to the 58th annual Angels & Friends Celebration - Our kickoff event and annual fundraiser
Youth Art Sale
A one-day show for young artists to experience selling their work at an esteemed arts festival.
Creators Collective
This vibrant marketplace offers a space for skilled makers and innovative creators to showcase and sell their handmade goods and locally produced foods.
Program & Map
Trying to decide how to spend your day at Festival? Look through our digital program and map.
Event Information
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Presenting Sponsors
Official Sponsor
Associate Sponsors
Additional Support
Festival of the Arts News
Festival of the Arts Returns to Oklahoma City, April 24 – 27
February 26, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY, February 20, 2025 — Arts Council Oklahoma City’s highly anticipated Festival of the Arts, presented by MidFirst Bank, Gardner Tanenbaum, and Inasmuch Foundation,
Put Your Best Foot Forward – Advice for applying Festival Artists
September 16, 2024
Put Your Best Foot ForwardFestival Director Seth Lewis Submitting Images Submitting images that vividly and succinctly portray your body of work is paramount. If you
Festival of the Arts named #23 Fine Arts Festival in United States
August 26, 2024
Festival of the Arts, one of Oklahoma’s longest-running annual events is receiving national recognition while being named a Top 25 Fine Arts Festival in the