Festival of the Arts

Festival of the Arts
Walker west to Robinson and Reno north to Sheridan, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
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Since 1967, the Festival of the Arts has been Oklahoma City's rite of spring. The Festival is a community celebration of the visual arts, performing arts and culinary arts.

The 2011 Festival of the Arts takes place April 26-May 1 in Downtown Oklahoma City at the Festival Plaza, Stage Center and the Myriad Botanical Gardens. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Pets are not allowed.

The Visual Arts includes 144 Plaza Artists from across the nation that exhibit on Hudson Avenue, Windscapes, a kinetic art exhibit in the Myriad Botanical Gardens, and a large-scale Lexus Sculpture Park exhibit in the Stage Center Lawn.

The Culinary Arts consists of the International Food Row. Each food vendor is partnered with an area non-profit organization.

The Performing Arts includes four stages of non-stop performing arts and entertainment, and street performers roaming the grounds.

Plus there are plenty of children's activities in the Youth Plaza and around Festival grounds. Arts for children and families includes hands-on activities in the Children’s Art Field for just $2. The Young-at-Art Mart returns as the children-only shopping venue with all artwork affordable priced for $5 or less. Families can also visit face painting and Pottery Place and Creation Station for more fun!

Website: http://www.artscouncilokc.com/festival-of-the-arts

Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community & Non-Profit, Dance

Contact Info: Arts Council of Oklahoma City
Phone: 405-270-4848
Email: Click here to contact by email

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Apr 15, 2011 by Chad Henderson

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The festival of the arts is one of Oklahoma City's best weeks. A... Read full review The festival of the arts is one of Oklahoma City's best weeks. A great event that bring art to the masses. Lots of fun things to do, lots to see and of course all that great food doesn't hurt :)

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Mar 29, 2011 by Wendy Johnson

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I love the Festival of the Arts! It's a fun place to grab a... Read full review I love the Festival of the Arts! It's a fun place to grab a meal from one of the many local vendors. Can be a bit pricey for what you get - but it's still pretty good. There are a lot of on-stage performances to check out as well. To be honest I've not actually bought any art at the art festival...it's pricey. But it is fun to look at and there are some ridiculously talented artists that showcase their work. If you are looking for a unique piece of art this is the place to get it! The construction in downtown OKC is a bit unsightly right now, but that shouldn't take away from the arts festival itself. Also, I heard the Myriad Botanical Gardens remodel will NOT be completed by the 2011 Arts Festival which is a total bummer...(hopefully I'm wrong about this, though!). Take the family! Kids will love to see all the sights and performances. There are also hands-on activities and shopping for kids only. The Festival of the Arts is a lot of fun. Don't miss it!

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