The Artesian Arts Festival features diverse art media, music, dance and food. The art market showcases a variety of visual art including vibrant paintings, basketry, jewelry, sculpture, metalworking, bead work, textiles, pottery and more from talented First American artists from across the country.
Artists booths line the Artesian Plaza, located adjacent to the Artesian Hotel and Spa in downtown Sulphur. The festival features musical entertainment, as well as First American dance demonstrations.
This family friendly event also draws an eclectic mix of cuisine from local food trucks.
The 2022 Artesian Arts Festival featured fine art from more than 55 Chickasaw artists, live music and cultural dance demonstrations.
The festival is open to artists from all federally recognized tribes. Accepted artists are invited to enter the juried art competition and participate in the art market. The festival also offers a wide variety of tribal dance demonstrations, musical entertainment, artist talks, food vendors and children’s activities.
The Artesian Arts Festival is located on the beautiful Artesian Plaza in downtown Sulphur, Oklahoma, and nestled among the Artesian Hotel and Casino, the Artesian Gallery and Studios, the Chickasaw National Recreation Area and numerous boutiques and shops.