ARTini 2026: CALL FOR ARTISTS

The ARTini Committee invites Oklahoma visual artists to participate in the ARTini 2026 art auction, a fundraiser benefiting Allied Arts. ARTini is Oklahoma City’s largest martini tasting event, featuring live entertainment, local cuisine, and an exclusive art auction that supports the arts and cultural community in Oklahoma.

The event will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. Artists are welcome to incorporate or be inspired by the event theme (which will be announced via social media in December 2025), when creating their artwork, but there is no requirement that submissions be created specifically for the event or incorporate the theme.

Submissions will be accepted through January 16, 2026 (11:59 PM CST). For questions, please contact events@alliedartsokc.com or call (405) 278-8944.

Allied Arts supports approximately 40 arts nonprofits in central Oklahoma and remains dedicated to advocating for the arts statewide. To learn more about Allied Arts, visit alliedartsokc.com.

ELIGIBILITY & SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

• Maximum size, including frame, may not exceed 40" horizontally and 60" vertically. No exceptions.
• Applicants may submit up to 3 works for consideration, with a maximum of 3 accepted.
• Digital artwork (video, NFT, illustration, etc.) is not accepted.
• Accepted artists must reside in Oklahoma or have a strong connection to the state.
• Diptych & Triptych Pieces: If applying with a diptych or triptych, all sections must be submitted and sold as a single piece. Due to the 3-piece acceptance limit, if a triptych is accepted, no additional works from the      same artist will be accepted. If a diptych is accepted, only one additional work may be accepted, keeping the total number of separate pieces to three maximum per artist.
• Hanging Requirements: No saw-tooth hangers; all artwork must include a hanging      wire.
• Artists are not permitted to substitute artwork with pieces that have not been reviewed and approved by the volunteer selection committee without prior approval. Any changes must be coordinated with Sarah Frank, Allied Arts Events Manager, at sarah.frank@alliedartsokc.com.

Please note: Final inclusion of artwork is determined by the volunteer selection committee. The committee reserves the right to decline or remove any submission deemed inappropriate, offensive, or inconsistent with the spirit of ARTini. All decisions of the committee are final.