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Red Earth Festival is “Coming Home” for its 40th Anniversary
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Red Earth, Inc. is proud to announce that the 40th Annual Red Earth Festival will take place August 1–2, 2026 at the Oklahoma City Convention Center, marking a highly anticipated return to downtown Oklahoma City.
This milestone year will celebrate four decades of showcasing Indigenous art and culture through one of the nation’s premier Native art markets and cultural festivals.
“‘Coming Home’ isn’t just our theme this year, it’s a feeling,” said Chelsey Curry, Executive Director of Red Earth, Inc. “For 40 years, Red Earth has brought people together to celebrate Native art and culture. Returning to downtown Oklahoma City honors our history and sets the stage for an exciting future.”
The 2026 Red Earth Festival will feature more than 130 Indigenous artists from across the country, presenting original works in painting, jewelry, sculpture, beadwork, textiles, and more. Visitors can explore the juried art market, meet artists, and view award-winning competition pieces in an expanded exhibition space. A VIP Shopping Hour on Saturday morning will offer collectors and early guests’ exclusive early access before the market opens to the public.
Throughout the weekend, the festival will present dance showcases and competition specials, including the Women’s Fancy Dance Special on Saturday and the Men’s Fancy Dance Special on Sunday. These events highlight the artistry, athleticism, and cultural traditions that make the Red Earth Festival a unique celebration.
With the festival’s return to downtown, organizers encourage visitors to make travel plans early. Artist applications are currently open, and early ticket options are available at www.RedEarth.org.
Red Earth, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and an Allied Arts member agency. This project was supported in part by the Oklahoma Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Oklahoma and the National Endowment for the Arts along with Chickasaw Nation, KFOR, Kirkpatrick Family Fund, OKC Convention and Visitors Bureau, The James H. & Madalynne Norick Foundation. A full list of sponsors will be announced closer to the event.
Red Earth’s mission extends beyond the festival, encompassing education, a museum collection, and fine art markets, all aimed at advancing the understanding and continuation of Native American culture and arts. For more information about the Red Earth Festival please visit www.RedEarth.org
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The Oklahoma Arts Council is the official state agency for the support and development of the arts. The agency’s mission is to lead in the advancement of Oklahoma’s thriving arts industry. The Oklahoma Arts Council provides hundreds of grants to organizations in communities statewide each year, organizes professional development opportunities for the state’s arts and cultural sector, and manages the art collections at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Additional information is available at arts.ok.gov.
