Save the Date! 13th annual Artesian Arts Festival set May 2

SULPHUR, Okla. – The Chickasaw Nation will host the 13th annual Artesian Arts Festival Saturday, May 2, at the Artesian Plaza.

The Artesian Arts Festival celebrates First American art and artists, and will feature a vibrant array of live music, cultural dance demonstrations, family-friendly activities, face painting, food vendors and more.

Attendees can explore a vast collection of fine art from First American artists representing federally recognized tribes.

A diverse selection of visual art, including paintings, photography, sculpture, beadwork, textiles, basketry and pottery, as well as unique jewelry and metalwork created by First American artists, will be offered.

The 2026 festival is open to any federally recognized First American artists.

Open to the public at no charge, the Artesian Arts Festival welcomed more than 8,880 art patrons to downtown Sulphur last year.

The Artesian Arts Festival takes place at the Artesian Plaza, adjacent to the Artesian Hotel and Spa, 1001 W. First St., Sulphur.

For more information, contact the Chickasaw Nation Performing and Visual Arts Division at (580) 272-5520, visit ArtesianArtsFestival.com or email ArtistInfo@Chickasaw.net.