SULPHUR, Okla. - First American artists are invited to participate in the 12th annual Artesian Arts Festival Saturday, April 5, in Sulphur, Oklahoma.

Applications are now open for First American artists from federally recognized tribes.

The deadline to apply is 5 p.m., Jan. 9, 2025.

Applications are available atArtesianArtsFestival.com/Apply.

Hosted by the Chickasaw Nation, the Artesian Arts Festival is a community celebration of First American fine art and artists. The juried art show and market features awards and cash prizes in 21 categories, as well as "Best of Division" and "Best of Show" awards.

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It is considered by First American artists and patrons as one of the finest First American art shows nationally.

Competition categories include drawing, graphic arts, mixed media, painting, photography, jewelry, sculpture, textiles, 3-D diverse, beadwork/quillwork, pottery, traditional dress and regalia, weaponry and cultural diverse.

A wide variety of musical entertainment, tribal dance demonstrations and food vendors also will be on hand.

Open to the public at no cost, the Artesian Arts Festival welcomed more than 15,400 visitors to the 2024 festival.