Festival of the Arts
Visual Arts
At Festival, you can check out artwork from 144 different artists hailing from around the world! From mixed media to jewelry to photography, you’ll find beauty in every direction.
See the full list of 2024 Festival Artists below! Â
2024 Festival of the Arts Artist Awards
Four selected Festival artists will be recognized for their sensational work. Judges for this esteemed honor are comprised of community members and local artists. The 2024 winners are:
Kristin Schillaci – The Mayor’s Award – Best in Show
Recognizes extraordinary craftmanship, creativity, and overall artistic impact, inspiring human connection. Oklahoma City proudly supports the leaders of our community and the arts.Â
Joachim Knill – Merit Award
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The Festival Merit Award celebrates outstanding achievements in creativity, innovation, and artistic expression. This prestigious honor recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional talent and dedication in their respective artistic disciplines. Â
Jocelyn Woodson – Outstanding 2-Dimensional Art
Displays exceptional techniques and subject matters in paint, ink, charcoal, graphite, mixed-media, photography, etc.
Robert Nehring – Outstanding 3-Dimensional Art
Displays exceptional techniques and subject matters in ceramics, woodwork, metalwork, glasswork, jewelry, etc.
Festival News
BIPOC Artists wanted for Fresh Paint Mural Competition
Applications for the 2024 Fresh Paint Mural Project are closed Arts Council Oklahoma City is searching for talented artists from the Black, Indigenous, and People
Big changes on the way to Opening Night and Festival of the Arts
Big changes are on the way for both Opening Night and Festival of the Arts. Beginning in 2024, Festival of the Arts will shift from
Festival of the Arts returns to OKC April 25 – 30!
Arts Council Oklahoma City’s Festival of the Arts, presented by Inasmuch Foundation and MidFirst Bank, returns to Bicentennial Park April 25 – 30, 2023. Considered
