Mark your calendar to attend one of America’s fastest growing Native American arts markets, the Artesian Arts Festival, Saturday, May 26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Artesian Plaza in Sulphur.
Hosted by the Chickasaw Nation, the Artesian Arts Market spotlight prominent Native artists from across the country and celebrates all forms of art.
Diverse art media and a vast selection of visual art including paintings, basketry, jewelry, sculpture, metalworking, bead work, textiles and pottery are featured at the Artesian Arts Festival.
A wide variety of musical entertainment, tribal dance demonstrations, art talks and food vendors is also planned, as well as a special area for children’s activities and a senior citizens’ arts and crafts booth.
Open to the public at no charge, the Artesian Arts Festival welcomed more than 8,000 attendees to last year’s festival. Accomplished artists representing a number of tribes participated.
The Artesian Plaza is adjacent to the Artesian Hotel and Spa, 1001 W. First St., in Sulphur.