Paseo Arts Festival 2027

A showcase for original artwork by visual artists in a wide variety of media, along with live music. Held in the recently upgraded historic Paseo Arts District, which was named one of the Top 10 Neighborhoods in the United States by the American Planning Association in 2010, the Paseo has been associated with the arts in Oklahoma since 1929. Today, more than 60,000 people visit the annual Memorial Day Weekend Festival. Hours: Saturday and Sunday 10am-10pm, Monday 10am - 5pm. Artists booths close at 8pm Sat & Sun, Mon at 5pm.

 

The fees for the Paseo Arts Festival include a non-refundable Jury Fee of $35; a Booth Fee of $400 for a regular booth, $500 for a Corner Booth or $800 for a Double Booth (add another $100 for corner); with an optional electricity fee of $50. Corner booths, double booths and electricity are available in limited quantities and given on a first come, first serve basis.

The application deadline is Monday, January 11, 2027 and artists will be notified on or before February 13, 2027. Submit four images (one image of booth setup is mandatory, if you do not have one you may submit a drawing) for each media represented in your booth. Images must represent the majority of actual works to be exhibited.

Two-dimensional categories include:
- Painting
- Photography
- 2D Other

Three-dimensional categories include:
- Jewelry
- Fiber
- Glass
- Wood
- Ceramics
- Sculpture
- 3D Other

Reproductions are allowed to the extent they are clearly marked as such and displayed only in a bin or portfolio and not on panels. Reproductions may not be more than 25% of the art for sale. ****

SALES
All proceeds from exhibitors’ sales go to the participating artist. Exhibitors are responsible for their own transactions, including sales tax. The PAA offers a Visa/MasterCard/AMEX service for a 5% service fee.

SECURITY
The PAA provides overnight, on-site security. However, the PAA cannot assume any liability for loss or damage to displays of art for any reason.

WEATHER POLICY
Exhibitors should understand that this is an outdoor art festival and, as such, will continue even during inclement weather. Unless the Festival Committee cancels the event, any artist who leaves before the Festival closes without consent of the committee will not be asked to return. Artists must remain on the Festival site until the weather passes or the Festival Committee advises otherwise and return to their tent until the Festival closes.

JURORS EXPECTATIONS
High standards are key to the success and the community outreach mission of the PAA and the Paseo Arts Festival. The jurors will consider numerous aspects of the work submitted, including craftsmanship, design, creativity and presentation.

ARTIST BREAKFAST
Breakfast on Sunday, May 30, 8:30-10am.

THE PASEO ARTS ASSOCIATION
The Paseo Arts Association, a non-profit 501(c)(3), will enrich, educate, and inspire the public through the arts.

HISTORY OF THE PASEO ARTS DISTRICT
The Paseo was developed by Oklahoman G.A. Nichols in 1929 as the first shopping district north of downtown Oklahoma City. The curved, two-block street has maintained its Spanish revival architecture with original stucco buildings and clay tile roofs still intact. The Paseo is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the arts have always been a part of the Paseo. The Elm’s, a resident art gallery and studio built in 1920 (located at 27th and Walker), was the first Oklahoma City artist studio and gallery. In the 1950's, the Paseo was home to small businesses, student partying and jazz clubs. The 1960’s brought the counter culture with its creativity. The Paseo began its transition into an arts district in the 1970's. The first annual Paseo Arts Festival was held Memorial Day Weekend in 1977 and the Paseo Arts Association was formed in 1982 to organize and further energize its place as Oklahoma’s arts district. Today, a vibrant group of artists with substantial involvement and support from the larger community continues to build the Paseo Arts District into one of the most creative art venues in the country. In October 2010, the American Planning Association named the Paseo as one of the Top Ten Neighborhoods in the United States, 

The Paseo Arts Association (PAA) reserves the right to use Festival artists' images for public relations purposes.

***Booth signage and nametags will be found in the artist packet and usage is mandatory. Packets are available upon check in.

Each participating artist will have a 10x10 foot square space. Every effort is made to create a layout that is not competitive with the same media. The artist is responsible for display materials, and tents designed for outdoor use must fit the designated size. Electricity (110v) is available for an additional $50. Artist are encouraged to use LED because of possible wattage restrictions. A shared booth, up to two artists, is by special request only; the shared booth fee is $500.

Single Booth: $400
Two-sided Booth: $400
Corner Booth: $500
Shared Booth: $500
Double Booth: $800
Double Corner Booth: $900
Add Electricity: $50

ARTIST AMENITIES: 
Access to filtered watered for refillable containers, snacks and fruit. An on-site ATM, artist breakfast Sunday morning, free admission, parking and shuttle that runs the duration of the festival. Overnight security, booth sitting, event guide with map, artists names and booth assignments. Advertised statewide.

The last day to withdraw without forfeiting the exhibition, electric, parking and t-shirt fees is April 1 and there will be a $30 administration fee. ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS AFTER THIS DATE.