Young Oklahoma artists' work needed for Festival of the Arts Youth Art Sale

Applications are being accepted for the Festival of the Arts annual Youth Art Sale, which gives local youths the opportunity to showcase their creative works of art.

The Youth Art Sale is a one-day event allowing Oklahoma’s emerging young artists the opportunity to display and sell their artwork during Festival of the Arts. All children and teenage artists ages 8 to 18 are eligible to apply. This year’s sale will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 23 on the east lawn of City Hall.

“We love seeing what talented young artists bring to the Youth Art Sale every year,” said Jill Coker, All Access Arts director. “From jewelry to found-object sculptures, the artwork is always an impressive example of what the students in our community are learning. If you know a young artist, make sure they apply, otherwise come support the future of Oklahoma art.”

Selected artists must design and create their own artwork, all of which must be original. The process of entering the Youth Art Sale is comparable to the experience of the professional artists participating in this year’s festival.

“Not only is this a great opportunity for the next generation of artists to showcase some of their spectacular work, but it serves as a learning opportunity for those artists who will hopefully be part of the Festival of the Arts for years to come,” said Peter Dolese, executive director for Arts Council OKC.

Artists must personally be present at their booths during the entire event. Representatives, including family members, may not attend in place of the artist and all artists must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Only items as represented in submitted photographs with the application may be displayed. For example, if photos of jewelry are submitted, artists may not sell sculptures that were not submitted.

Booth spaces will be 3 foot by 5 foot in size and artists must provide all display materials, including tables, chairs or panels, as well as cash boxes and/or credit card readers. Artists may keep all of their proceeds.

Applications will be accepted through March 14. To apply, go to artscouncilokc.com and select Youth Art Sale under the Festival of the Arts tab.

This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Young Oklahoma artists' work sought for art sale