Arts Council Oklahoma City

Arts Council goes above and beyond to put on valuable programming to bring the arts and community together. From their annual events (Opening Night and Arts Festival) to longer-term programs (such as Art Moves and the Twilight Concert Series), there is always something fun going on. I've been volunteering with ACOKC for about three years now, and they take the best care of their volunteers. They do a great job dividing up tasks among the staff, and their event structure ensures that everyone knows what is happening - impressive when there are 5,000 people to organize. They always show their appreciation, and will assign you to tasks that use your skill set.I highly recommend ACOKC - whether it's to attend their activities or to get involved by volunteering.

I have been attending the arts festival since I was a kid and it's something my family looks forward to every year. There's A lot of really great art ranging from painting to photography to pottery, jewelry and then some. The artist have to apply for a contract and if they are excepted then you will see them at the show for the next three years so if you find an artisan that you really like and one year they are no longer at the show then they didn't make the cut for that rotation. Much of the art is out of the price range for ordinary people but you can find prince of that art very affordably if you find something that you love. There are a lot of food booze and some have some very unique items. They're usually pretty costly so that can't be expensive if you have a larger family to feed. The great thing is you can pack your own lunch and drinks if that's what you choose to do and save some money that way. You are also welcome to bring your dogs from what I can tell. Although admission to the festival is free I wish the parking wasn't so expensive!

I'm a fan of the Fest, but don't order the Indian Tacos. They were horrible. Some tepid Ranch beans on a stale piece of Pita bread, covered by a little shredded lettuce. I spent $10.50 on a gut bomb. Do yourself a favor, and choose another food vendor. I am not sure how long Dan's Famous Indian Tacos has been gone, but the current incarnation of Indian Tacos is horrible.