Inspiring Hope 2026

  • 1 Jun 2026
  • 31 Aug 2026
  • Paseo Arts & Creativity Center


INSPIRING HOPE
Juried Art Show benefiting the Friends of the OU Breast Health Network!


Friends of the OU Breast Health Network is a 501c3 Nonprofit whose mission is to raise funds to help promote awareness about breast cancer and support the work done at OU Health Breast Health Network. The Friends help fund breast mammography screening, biopsies, genetic testing and contrast mammography for women who have no other funding sources as well as support the needs of the OU Health Breast Health Network.


Artwork should "Inspire Hope". Some examples of artwork that may fit with the theme are below, however, these are not required and the theme is up to the artist's interpretation.

-Artwork that shows Hope.

-Artwork that Inspires Hope.

-Positive imagery that Inspires Hope.

-Artwork that shows uplifting imagery that could inspire people battling breast cancer.

-Artwork that goes beyond the symbolism of breast cancer and explores the things in life that we each find to inspire and encourage healing and well-being.


ARTIST CALL Deadline: August 31st, 2026 by 11PM

APPLICATION LINK: https://forms.gle/e1XdPo7D9GR3q65n7


-Guest Juror: Kimberly Pagonis, Artist/Owner & Curator of Terra Rosa Gallery

-Awards: 1-$500 First Prize 2-$250 Merit Awards

•Monday, August 31, 2026-DEADLINE-Digital Submissions DUE BY 11PM

-Friday, September 11th-Notification of selected works via email by 5PM

-Saturday, September 26, 12-5PM-Delivery of selected works to the Paseo Arts and Creativity Center, 3024 Paseo, OKC, OK 73103

-Exhibit Dates-October 2-31

-Saturday, October 31, 12-5PM-Last Day of Exhibit and Artist Pickup of Any Unsold Art


-Application Link: https://forms.gle/e1XdPo7D9GR3q65n7

-Contact: betsymantor@gmail.com


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This Opportunity is provided by 
Friends of the OU Breast Health Network and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: Paseo Arts & Creativity Center

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