Art Fest applications for 2026 are OPEN! Use link below to fill out the Zapplication today!
A juried fine art show, this is the premier annual Arts Festival of Northern Oklahoma since 1974.
The festival will be Friday night and Saturday in the beautiful and shaded Cann Memorial Gardens at 1500 E. Grand Avenue.
Over $1,500 in prize money will be offered to artists for 2026. This festival includes art demonstrations, a children's art area, live entertainment, and food/drink vendors. Artist's needs are always our top priority. This is a juried show with a max of 50 applicants to be accepted.
The festival will be Friday night and Saturday in the beautiful and shaded Cann Memorial Gardens at 1500 E. Grand Avenue.
Over $1,500 in prize money will be offered to artists for 2026. This festival includes art demonstrations, a children's art area, live entertainment, and food/drink vendors. Artist's needs are always our top priority. This is a juried show with a max of 50 applicants to be accepted.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Ponca City Arts Festival is a non-commission show. All sales are made directly to the artists.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Booth setup available beginning at noon on Thursday. Please let festival management know if you would like to begin setup Thursday.
Friday, April 10, 2026
8:00 a.m. - Spaces ready for occupancy
12:00 to 12:30pm - Artist Lunch and Vendor Orientation
3:00 p.m. - Artists and Vendors set
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Festival Open to the Public
Saturday, April 11, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Booths Open
4 p.m. - Artist Check out
Prior to the festival, extensive media promotion will take place.
Awards given out this year will include:
CASH PRIZES
Best of Show - $500
2D 1st - $200
2D 2nd - $150
2D 3rd - $100
3D 1st - $200
3D 2nd - $150
3D 3rd - $100
Florence Riesen Novice Award - $100
MEDIUM CATEGORIES
2-Dimensional:
Oil/Acrylic
Watercolor
Photography
Graphics (pastel, pencil, printmaking, etc.)
Mixed Media
3-Dimensional:
Sculpture (bronze, stone, wood, glass, etc)
Pottery/Ceramics
Jewelry
Textiles
After hours security will be on the premises Friday night from 8pm until 8am Saturday Morning.
As always, complimentary bottled water and snacks are available to all artists.
The Ponca City Arts Festival is a non-commission show. All sales are made directly to the artists.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Booth setup available beginning at noon on Thursday. Please let festival management know if you would like to begin setup Thursday.
Friday, April 10, 2026
8:00 a.m. - Spaces ready for occupancy
12:00 to 12:30pm - Artist Lunch and Vendor Orientation
3:00 p.m. - Artists and Vendors set
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Festival Open to the Public
Saturday, April 11, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Booths Open
4 p.m. - Artist Check out
Prior to the festival, extensive media promotion will take place.
Awards given out this year will include:
CASH PRIZES
Best of Show - $500
2D 1st - $200
2D 2nd - $150
2D 3rd - $100
3D 1st - $200
3D 2nd - $150
3D 3rd - $100
Florence Riesen Novice Award - $100
MEDIUM CATEGORIES
2-Dimensional:
Oil/Acrylic
Watercolor
Photography
Graphics (pastel, pencil, printmaking, etc.)
Mixed Media
3-Dimensional:
Sculpture (bronze, stone, wood, glass, etc)
Pottery/Ceramics
Jewelry
Textiles
After hours security will be on the premises Friday night from 8pm until 8am Saturday Morning.
As always, complimentary bottled water and snacks are available to all artists.
RULES/REGULATIONS
1. Exhibitors who have not been previously juried into our festival must submit three photos of work done within the past two years to be juried by the Festival Acceptance Committee.
2. Only one artist may exhibit per assigned space unless prior permission granted by festival management.
3. Spaces are subject to availability and applications will be reviewed in the order they were received. All exhibitors, demonstrations, and equipment must be within artists assigned spaces(s). All artists are responsible for bringing appropriate tent weights. No stakes allowed.
4. 2-D work should be framed or gallery finished and must be hanging for eligibility of awards. 3-D work must be displayed for easy access by the judge. Cards indicating medium, title, name of artist, and whether the work is original must accompany work.
5. Reproductions may hang along with originals, but should be plainly marked as prints. Prints of paintings may comprise no more than 30% of exhibited work.
6. Exhibitors are responsible for their display, and leaving it unattended will be at the discretion of the artist. Festival Hosts will be available for short breaks. Exhibitors are responsible for their own setups, tents hooks, chairs, tables, etc.
7. This is a rain-or-shine event so please plan accordingly.
8. No commission will be charged by PCAA. All sales are made directly with the artist.
9. Sales tax reporting is the responsibility of those artists who have Oklahoma sales tax permits. They may send in sales taxes collected directly to the Oklahoma Tax Commission. Artists without an OK sales tax permit will be required to submit a daily tax report to PCAA, along with sales tax owed at the close of the festival. The PCAA will send that sales tax collected to the Oklahoma Tax Commission. A report containing all vendors (artists) present at the Festival, phone #s and addresses will be sent to the Oklahoma Tax Commission (State Law), at close of Festival.
1. Exhibitors who have not been previously juried into our festival must submit three photos of work done within the past two years to be juried by the Festival Acceptance Committee.
2. Only one artist may exhibit per assigned space unless prior permission granted by festival management.
3. Spaces are subject to availability and applications will be reviewed in the order they were received. All exhibitors, demonstrations, and equipment must be within artists assigned spaces(s). All artists are responsible for bringing appropriate tent weights. No stakes allowed.
4. 2-D work should be framed or gallery finished and must be hanging for eligibility of awards. 3-D work must be displayed for easy access by the judge. Cards indicating medium, title, name of artist, and whether the work is original must accompany work.
5. Reproductions may hang along with originals, but should be plainly marked as prints. Prints of paintings may comprise no more than 30% of exhibited work.
6. Exhibitors are responsible for their display, and leaving it unattended will be at the discretion of the artist. Festival Hosts will be available for short breaks. Exhibitors are responsible for their own setups, tents hooks, chairs, tables, etc.
7. This is a rain-or-shine event so please plan accordingly.
8. No commission will be charged by PCAA. All sales are made directly with the artist.
9. Sales tax reporting is the responsibility of those artists who have Oklahoma sales tax permits. They may send in sales taxes collected directly to the Oklahoma Tax Commission. Artists without an OK sales tax permit will be required to submit a daily tax report to PCAA, along with sales tax owed at the close of the festival. The PCAA will send that sales tax collected to the Oklahoma Tax Commission. A report containing all vendors (artists) present at the Festival, phone #s and addresses will be sent to the Oklahoma Tax Commission (State Law), at close of Festival.
BOOTH INFORMATION
Booth spaces (10'x10', limited availability)
Tent weights are required on all tents. Using a 5 gallon bucket filled with water as a tent weight does not work well in our Oklahoma wind.
Single $100.00 (10'X10')
Double $200.00 (20'X10')
BFA/MFA Student Single Space $60.00 (10'X10') Student ID Required
BFA/MFA Student Double Space $90.00 (10'X10') Student ID Required
In lieu of monetary payment for your booth space, artists may choose to instead donate pieces in equal value for booth rental. Donated pieces must be mutually agreed upon between artist and festival management, and arrangements must be made prior to festival. All donated art will be used in fundraising efforts on a future date by the City Arts organization. Please contact City Arts with any questions.
Booth spaces (10'x10', limited availability)
Tent weights are required on all tents. Using a 5 gallon bucket filled with water as a tent weight does not work well in our Oklahoma wind.
Single $100.00 (10'X10')
Double $200.00 (20'X10')
BFA/MFA Student Single Space $60.00 (10'X10') Student ID Required
BFA/MFA Student Double Space $90.00 (10'X10') Student ID Required
In lieu of monetary payment for your booth space, artists may choose to instead donate pieces in equal value for booth rental. Donated pieces must be mutually agreed upon between artist and festival management, and arrangements must be made prior to festival. All donated art will be used in fundraising efforts on a future date by the City Arts organization. Please contact City Arts with any questions.