50th Annual Ponca City Arts Festival
EVENT INFORMATION
A juried fine art show, this is the premier annual Arts Festival of Northern Oklahoma since 1974. Over $25,000 in art was sold by artists at the 2023 festival, and $1,500 in prize money will be offered to artists for 2024. This festival includes art demonstrations, a children's art area, live entertainment, and food/drink vendors. On Friday night, "Festival Dollar" purchasers and donors can sip and mingle with artists while getting the first chance to shop the festival, during Patrons on the Patio.
Festival Dollars
Festival Dollars can be purchased in increments of $25 and are to be spent directly with artists participating in the festival. Individuals who purchase $150 or more of Festival Dollars are invited to Patrons on the Patio (held Friday evening), which will be catered by Enrique's. There will be both non-alcoholic and alcoholic drink options available for patrons. This will be a great opportunity to purchase pieces of art from each artist before the festival is open to the public.
A juried fine art show, this is the premier annual Arts Festival of Northern Oklahoma since 1974. Over $25,000 in art was sold by artists at the 2023 festival, and $1,500 in prize money will be offered to artists for 2024. This festival includes art demonstrations, a children's art area, live entertainment, and food/drink vendors. On Friday night, "Festival Dollar" purchasers and donors can sip and mingle with artists while getting the first chance to shop the festival, during Patrons on the Patio.
Festival Dollars
Festival Dollars can be purchased in increments of $25 and are to be spent directly with artists participating in the festival. Individuals who purchase $150 or more of Festival Dollars are invited to Patrons on the Patio (held Friday evening), which will be catered by Enrique's. There will be both non-alcoholic and alcoholic drink options available for patrons. This will be a great opportunity to purchase pieces of art from each artist before the festival is open to the public.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Ponca City Arts Festival is a non-commission show. All sales are made directly to the artists.
Friday, September 27, 2024
8:00 a.m. - Artists may begin setting up
2:00 p.m. - Judging Begins
4:00-6:00 p.m. - Patrons on the Patio
5:00-8:00 p.m.- Booths open to public
Saturday, September 28, 2024
8:00 a.m. - Artist breakfast
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.- Booths Open
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.)
3-Dimensional
Sculpture (bronze, stone, wood, glass, etc)
Pottery/Ceramics
Jewelry
Textiles
After hours security will be on the premises both Friday and Saturday nights until staff arrives.
As always, free 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.
Friday, September 27, 2024
8:00 a.m. - Artists may begin setting up
2:00 p.m. - Judging Begins
4:00-6:00 p.m. - Patrons on the Patio
5:00-8:00 p.m.- Booths open to public
Saturday, September 28, 2024
8:00 a.m. - Artist breakfast
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.- Booths Open
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.)
3-Dimensional
Sculpture (bronze, stone, wood, glass, etc)
Pottery/Ceramics
Jewelry
Textiles
After hours security will be on the premises both Friday and Saturday nights until staff arrives.
As always, free bottled water and snacks are available to all artists.
