The Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts celebrates the community of visual and performing arts, bringing a variety of talented artists together in downtown Oklahoma City’s Bicentennial Park.
The event is set for April 19 to 24, continuing the yearly spring tradition.
“I’m so excited Festival can finally be produced once again after the difficult time we all have been through this past year,” says Seth Lewis, Festival of the Arts Director. “Our artists and food vendors have also expressed their delight to once again be interacting with the community on such a grand scale.”
Festival of the Arts has been an Oklahoma City tradition since 1967. The festival site has been extended this year all the way to Hudson Street, creating more space for food vendors and performances. Over 550 visual artists from across the nation jury for one of the highly coveted 144 spaces in the Plaza Artist area surrounding Bicentennial Park.
The show features 12 mediums, ranging from paintings and photography to sculptures. Additionally, more than 200 performers of all ages will showcase their talents on stage.
“Special thanks go-out to many departments of the city of Oklahoma City for their undying support and encouragement in the production of Festival of the Arts,” says Peter Dolese, Executive Director. “We simply could not have done it without their professionalism. Also, a big shout out to the thousands of volunteers who work for months to produce the event.”
For more information, artscouncilokc.com/festival-of-the-arts.
The 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.
Traditionally, Festival has been an OKC tradition since 1967, considered a rite of spring and an ACOKC signature event.