2026 Rose Festival and Chalk It Up Art Contest

Gallery Exhibit: September 4th-19th, 2026

Arts@302, 302 S. Main St, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

  • Registration: June 1st – August 30th
  • Drop Off: September 1 & 2, 12-7pm
  • Reception: September 10, 5:30-7:30pm

Each year, the Broken Arrow Rose Festival and “Chalk It Up” An Art Festival team up for a community art contest held inside the Arts@302 gallery. Submissions are open to amateur and professional artists from pre-k children to adults.

The theme of the 2026 art contest is Road Trip Playlist Sights and Songs. Every piece will be inspired by either a location or a song.

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Contest Information

  • Theme: Road Trip Playlist: Signs and Songs
  • Art on Paper: (without frame) must be matted.
  • Framed Piece: Does not require matting. If matted, the mats can be any color.
  • Work must be delivered ready to hang. Please have wire, sawtooths, or D-rings on the back of any framed work or canvases. The preference of the gallery is wire. Work not ready to hang will not be accepted.
  • Size: 18” x 24” Maximum for paintings and drawings. (frame dimensions not included). Work larger than this will not be accepted into the show.
  • Only one entry per person. A maximum of 150 entries will be accepted. At 150 the registration form will close.
  • All art should be original work created by the artist. AI generated artwork is not allowed.

If you are unsure if your submission fits into these guidelines, please contact Arts@302 at info@arts302.com or 918-936-2806.

Work will be judged in the following age divisions:

  • Grades Pre K-2nd

  • Grades 3-5
  • Grades 6-8
  • Grades 9-12
  • Adult 18 – 59
  • Senior (60+)
  • Professional

Prizes and Awards: Cash awards and ribbons will be given in each division. A Best of Show will be chosen. Additionally, send your family and friends in to vote for the People’s Choice award from September 4th-19th! All awards (excluding People’s Choice) will be given at the reception on Thursday, September 10th.

Exhibit on Display September 4th – 19th in Arts@302.

Arts@302 Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday & Wednesday: 10am-5pm
Thursday & Friday: 10am-8pm
Saturday: 10am-2pm

Artwork must be picked up September 22nd-26th.

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Questions?

For any questions or concerns related to the art contest, please contact Arts@302 Arts@302 at info@arts302.com or 918-936-2806.