Call To Artists

Show Tulsa
What You've Got

An open invitation to local and regional artists to be part of one of the city’s most vibrant nights for the arts.

ARTini Tulsa’s exclusive art auction is built on a simple idea: put great art in front of people who care about it, and make sure the artists behind the work are genuinely rewarded.

Each year, Arts Alliance Tulsa invites Oklahoma artists to submit work for the ARTini art auction — a curated showcase that pairs one-of-a-kind pieces with collectors, community leaders, and art enthusiasts. It’s a unique platform that puts your work front and center in a high-energy, gallery-like setting in the heart of the Tulsa Arts District.

Selected artwork is displayed at the ARTini Tulsa Exhibit, which opens mid-July and runs through the main event on August 15. That means your work isn’t just seen on event night — it lives in a curated gallery space well before the big night, reaching a broader audience of visitors, patrons, and supporters.

Selected artwork is displayed in a curated gallery-like setting at 101 East Archer.

How It Works

The process is straightforward and designed to respect your work and your time. Submissions open in February, giving you several months to prepare your best pieces. Once selected, your work is professionally displayed and auctioned during the main event, with proceeds split evenly between you and Arts Alliance Tulsa.

01
Submit
Submissions open each March. Share your work and set your own minimum bid.
02
Curate
Selected pieces are chosen for the ARTini Exhibit at 101 East Archer.
03
Exhibit
Work goes on display in advance of the big night for public viewing.
04
Auction
Pieces are auctioned on event night. You receive 50% of the final sale.
The opening bid sets the tone for a successful auction. Artists and a committee representative work together to establish this bid, combining the artist’s goals and valuation with the committee’s insight into past event sales and auction strategy to spark buyer interest, build momentum, and achieve the strongest possible sale.
 

There are no hidden fees. If your piece sells at or above the minimum, you receive half of whatever it goes for — and the other half goes directly to supporting more than 40 arts and culture nonprofits across Tulsa.

Your purchase at ARTini doesn’t just put art on your wall — it puts funding into the hands of the artists and organizations shaping Tulsa’s creative life.

Why ARTini

ARTini isn’t a typical gallery show or silent auction. It’s a high-energy evening where art, fashion, food, and music collide — and your work is at the center of it. Guests come ready to engage, explore, and bid. The atmosphere is electric, the crowd is invested, and the event has a track record of connecting artists with collectors who genuinely value what they do.

Beyond the night itself, being part of ARTini connects you with Arts Alliance Tulsa’s broader network — a decade-old organization that has contributed more than $20 million to the local arts community. It’s visibility, credibility, and real financial support all in one evening.

ARTini blends art, fashion, and community into a single unforgettable evening.

Ready to Submit?

Submissions for ARTini Tulsa 2026 open in March If you’re a local or state-wide artist working in any medium, we want to see what you’ve got. Click the “Submit Artwork” button to review the submission Overview and Guidelines.

Questions about the process? Reach out to the team at chad@artstulsa.org — they’re happy to help.

Key Dates
2026 Timeline
March 2026
Art submissions open
July 2026
ARTini Exhibit opens at 101 East Archer
First Friday, August
Join us at 101 East Archer
Saturday, August 15
Main event & live auction
50% of Sale Price
Goes directly to the artist
Setting Minimum Bid
Artists work in partnership with ARTini’s Art Committee to set opening bids, balancing artist support with auction strategy.
Gallery Exhibition
Work displayed for weeks, not just one night
40+ Non-Profits
Your sale supports Tulsa’s entire arts community
All Mediums Welcome
Painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media & more