OkraFest Art Exhibit

at The Proletariat Gallery & Public House

Opening Night: July 12, 2025 | 6 - 8 PM

Exhibit Showing: July 12 - August 9, 2025 

For the first time EVER, the glam and flair of OkraFests past are to be showcased in an exhibition at The Proletariat Gallery & Public House! Join us for the installation debut during ArtWalk on July 12th, where photos, posters and OkraHats from years past will be on display.

OkraFest brings food, people, and creativity together. Experience this through the lens of this art exhibit as we showcase the delicious years of OkraFest’s past.

Meet the GOFM crew, learn more about OkraFest, and check out the diverse collection of art and photography from the talented local artists, including five unique headpieces that will be available for purchase.

call for artists

Each year, OkraFest isn’t just a fundraiser—it’s a full-on fashion phenomenon. Think Met Gala meets garden party, with one-of-a-kind headdresses that turn heads, spark conversations, and steal the show.

This July, we’re bringing the magic of OkraFest to ArtWalk with a special exhibition at The Proletariat—and we’re looking for past headdresses that deserve the spotlight once more.

  • ✨ WE WANT TO SHOWCASE:

    • Iconic, beloved, and beautifully bizarre headdresses from past OkraFests

    • The boldest, brightest, most deliciously over-the-top creations

    • Pieces that represent the spirit of creativity, community, and cultivated chaos

    Five headdresses will be featured in the exhibition:

    • One (1) will come from the GOFM archive

    • Four (4) will be selected from this public call

    These works of art will be donated by the artist to GOFM and sold to the public during this exhibition in anticipation of the 2026 Okrafest Gala!

    • Submission Deadline: 6/22/25 (Sunday)

    • Notification of Selection: 6/29/25 (Sunday)

    • Drop-off of Headdress: 7/9/25 (Wednesday)

    • Exhibition Opening: ArtWalk – 7/12/25 (Saturday)

  • Email to: Becky@proletariatgallery.com CC: kellie@gofarmersmarket.com 

    Email with the subject line: "CROWNED IN OKRA - Submission"

    Please include:

    • Your name + contact info

    • A photo of the headdress (on or off a human is fine!)

    • The year it debuted at OkraFest (if known)

    • A short description or story behind the piece