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Free Older Adults Arts Festival taking place October 26 – 27

Community Health Centers, in partnership with the Community Health Recreation and Wellness Center and Arts Council Oklahoma City, is excited to announce the inaugural Oklahoma Older Adults Arts Festival, a two-day celebration of artistic expression for seniors. The event will take place October 26 – 27 2024, from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the […]

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Put Your Best Foot Forward – Advice for applying Festival Artists

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 have two distinct bodies of work, consider creating two separate applications to ensure your submission stands out among the close to 2,000 applicants. This strategic approach will instill a sense

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Festival of the Arts named #23 Fine Arts Festival in United States

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 United States. Sunshine Artist Magazine, a national publication that provides rankings for over 1,000 arts festivals from around the country, recently named Arts Council Oklahoma City’s Festival of the Arts

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Arts Council OKC certified as autism-friendly business by Autism Foundation of Oklahoma

The Autism Foundation of Oklahoma is thrilled to announce the successful certification of Arts Council Oklahoma City as an autism-friendly business. This achievement marks a significant milestone in our ongoing mission to foster inclusive environments across the state. Through dedicated efforts and comprehensive training, Arts Council OKC has demonstrated its commitment to accessibility and inclusivity,

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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 of Color (BIPOC) community to participate in the Fresh Paint Mural Project at the 58th annual Festival of the Arts.  In partnership with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Fresh Paint

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Sunday Twilight Concert Series returns to Myriad Gardens this summer

The Sunday Twilight Concert Series presented by The Chickasaw Nation returns to Oklahoma City in the summer of 2023! The free outdoor concert series that showcases a wide variety of genres kicked off with an incredible night of soul and R&B from Koolie High and Friends on June 11. It will be followed by all

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Arts Council OKC kicks off two summer learning programs

Arts Council Oklahoma City (ACOKC) is partnering with Oklahoma libraries and recreation centers to bring free arts programming to kids this summer. Neighborhood Arts, a partnership between ACOKC and the Metropolitan Library System, brings free, daily performances to libraries across Oklahoma County. Twelve groups, such as the Sugar Free Allstars, OKC Improv, Lyric Theatre, Lucas

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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 Oklahoma City’s beloved rite of spring, Festival will feature six days of incredible art, delicious food, and entertainment from outstanding local performing artists. “Since 1967, Festival of the Arts has

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Meet the 2023 Festival of the Arts Co-Chairs: Susie White & Farooq Karim

We’re excited to announce the two Festival of the Arts Co-Chairs who have dedicated countless hours of their time to produce this year’s event: Susie White and Farooq Karim! Both Susie and Farooq are familiar with all things Festival and have volunteered for over a decade. Susie began volunteering at Festival in 2011 at the

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