Arts Festival Oklahoma

Information for Artists

Every Labor Day weekend, over 20,000 people attend Arts Festival Oklahoma to view and purchase original artwork and craft pieces. Displays range from oils, acrylics, and watercolors to graphic creations, photography, pottery, sculpture, and crafts of all kinds. Booth displays are housed in block-long tents, surrounded by ongoing performing arts and concessions.

Artist Booth Location Maps

Artists and Location by Name

Plan Your Visit

Four Points by Sheraton Oklahoma City Airport is this year's festival lodging partner and designated hotel.

They will provide a discount room rate of $65.00 for Artists/Entertainment participating in the Arts Festival which includes vehicle parking, transportation to and from the airport (if needed), transportation to and from the festival site (all 3 days of festival), and the option to display artist artwork for sale in the hotel lobby.

Four Points by Sheraton Oklahoma City Airport
6300 E Terminal Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73159
(405) 681-3500

Web Site: Four Points by Sheraton Oklahoma City Airport

Other hotels near the festival site.

Directions to the Festival

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

Jury Fee - $20
Booth Fee - $300 for 10' x 10' booth inside large tents; $325 for 10' x 10' corner booths inside large tents; $600 for 10' x 20' both inside large tent; $350 for 10' x 10' area near food court (artist must supply white tent); $325 for 10' x 10' area at the back of the site (artist must supply white tent).
No commissions

ARTIST'S APPLICATION DEADLINE - MAY 15, 2010

FESTIVAL INFORMATION

Artwork is assembled in block-long tents surrounded by on-going entertainment and concessions. This year, the event will be held over 3 days, starting Saturday, September 5, and ending Monday, September 7. Saturday and Sunday hours are 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Monday hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This gives the artists significant time to display their work and art lovers plenty of time to shop, eat, and enjoy the continuous live entertainment.

AWARDS

The festival will be juried with the following prizes to be awarded:

Four (4) - $500 Awards - Award of Excellence - Fine Art
One (1) - $300 Award - Award of Excellence - Fine Craft

DEADLINES

Application: May 15, 2010 - Midnight, CST
Selected artists will be notified by June 15, 2010.
Booth fees must be paid by June 30, 2010.
Festival Poster Competition: AFO 2011 Festival Poster Competition entries must be received and paid for by June 30, 2010. To enter the 2011 Arts Festival Oklahoma poster competition, artists must first be selected to exhibit in AFO 2010 and pay a $15 entry fee at the time of booth registration/purchase using Zapp (zapplication.org). Poster artist receives a complimentary 10 x 10 booth at AFO 2010 and a limited number of festival posters.

RULES AND CONDITIONS

Jury Fee: $20, non-refundable.
Booth Fee: $300 for 10' x 10' booth; $325 for 10' x 10' corner booths (limited). Artists may purchase up to two booths. Booth payment must be submitted by June 30, 2010. Your acceptance and payment is a commitment to exhibit. No refunds will be given, no exceptions.
City of Oklahoma City Permit: The City of Oklahoma City requires all artists to purchase a vending permit to sell work at Arts Festival Oklahoma. The cost of the permit is $50 and payment is to be made directly to The City of Oklahoma City. Forms and information on how to apply for this permit will be made available after the selection of AFO 2010 artists has been made.
No kits or manufactured items will be permitted. Lotteries or drawings for prizes will not be permitted.
The show will be juried to provide balance. Objects that are inferior in quality or different in nature than what was selected by the jury will not be allowed to be exhibited.
Only one 4' x 8' panel will be furnished at no charge if requested. Sharing of panels or space between exhibitors will not be allowed. Artists may use their own displays.
All applicants must submit (3) images that illustrate current work and (1) of display.
Arts Festival Oklahoma will comply with all Oklahoma Tax Commission regulations.
If possible, sponsors of the show will honor requests for specific locations for returning artists/craftspeople. However, sponsors have final decision in assignment of booth space.
Exhibitors are expected to set up and maintain their own exhibits, and exhibits must remain within the allotted space. No exceptions. (Booths are to be attended by adults only.)
Exhibitors must check in upon arrival to receive location assignment prior to setting up. Exhibitors may set up after 8 a.m. on Friday. All exhibits must be in place by 8 p.m. Friday and remain until 5 p.m. Monday. Security is provided; however, exhibitors are responsible for the overnight security of their own work, and sponsors cannot be held liable for loss or damage to any artwork or personal items in the exhibits area.
Electricity will be provided - you may use the equivalent of 240 watts total for lighting. No radios, coffee pots, or electrical appliances. One 20" maximum box fan is allowed.
Framed prints must be labeled as such. Display portfolios are acceptable. All tables must be covered to the ground.
Only one award per artist is allowed.

For more information contact festival director Lemuel Bardeguez (405-682-7576) or exhibits chair Kristin Cooper (405-831-4868).

For more information or to make comments:
The Director of Cultural Programs
(405) 682-7576
7777 South May Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73159