# Event Details - **Event Name**: Festival of the Arts - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: For 60 years, Festival of the Arts has been considered Oklahoma City's rite of spring. Arts Council of OKC's signature event, Festival is a community celebration of the visual, culinary and performing arts, bringing a variety of talented artists together in downtown OKC’s Bicentennial Park. As always, Festival of the Arts is FREE to attend. Festival Hours Thursday 11:00AM-9:00PM Friday 11:00AM-10:00PM Saturday 11:00AM-10:00PM Sunday 10:00AM-7:00PM https://www.artscouncilokc.com/festival-information Visual Artists Through a rigorous jury process, 144 artists from across the country have been selected to showcase their work at the 60TH Annual Festival of the Arts in Oklahoma City. This year's lineup features artists from ** states, including dozens of returning favorites and ** making their Festival debut. Over ** Oklahoma-based artists are a part of this year’s Festival of the Arts. Featured Festival Artist The Tender Season by Oklahoma artist Greg Erway is the featured art piece for the 60th anniversary of Festival of the Arts. This painting done in oil reflects on the quiet but unmistakable arrival of spring in Oklahoma. Inspired by familiar seasonal markers—Redbud trees bursting into bloom and the return of the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, the state’s beloved bird—Erway captures a moment that signals renewal across the landscape. With The Tender Season, Erway celebrates this fleeting yet powerful transition in nature, presenting a visual reminder of renewal, optimism, and the fresh start that accompanies the changing of the seasons. Sculpture Park Sculpture Park has moved to make this must-see area bigger and better than ever! Join us at the Northeast lawn of Bicentennial Park to view larger-than-life sculptures that will exude beauty and creativity. Children’s Art Field - SSM Health Shake-a-Tailfeather! Come create a colorful handheld version of Oklahoma’s state bird. Head to the northeast lawn of City Hall for this fun, and FREE activity. Suitable for festival goers 12 years of age and under. Sensory sensitivity materials are available upon request. Pottery Place – Express Personal Services Fire up your creativity with Colin Rosebrook and the artists of Paseo Pottery. Select, glaze, and fire your clay under some true local professionals. Prices range from $5-25 in this one-of-a-kind experience located on the southwest lawn of City Hall. First Collector’s Club - Maguire O'Hara Construction You’re never too young to start your very own festival art collection. Artworks are carefully curated and appropriately priced as low as $1. Parents are encouraged to hangout, but the gallery area is open to “first collectors” only, ages 12 and under. Creation Station Festival's favorite collaborative art effort is back! Come leave your mark on the 60th anniversary by adding your mini masterpiece to our 60-years-BIG! Sketchbook. Attendees - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oklahoma-city/festival-of-the-arts/200029837791340 - **Event Categories**: festivals, art, performances, health-wellness, fine-arts, entertainment, kids, drawing-painting - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1025 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Oklahoma City - **state**: OK - **country**: United States - **location**: Bicentennial Park - **lat**: 35.469177 - **long**: -97.521626 - **full address**: Bicentennial Park, 500 Couch Dr,Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Festival of the Arts - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/4f62eff637e582431cfb0bfb10bea97b411c60eca93ab00c76193b46bb19e99b-rimg-w1200-h800-dc322e2e-gmir?v=1776406695 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Festival of the Arts being held? - **A:** Festival of the Arts takes place on Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Bicentennial Park, 500 Couch Dr,Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Festival of the Arts? - **A:** Festival of the Arts is organized by Arts Council Oklahoma City. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Festival of the Arts is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oklahoma City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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