First Friday Gallery Walk is an event organized by the Paseo Arts Association and Paseo Arts District, every first Friday from 6-9 PM, rain or shine. First Friday is located in the historic Paseo Arts District, Oklahoma City's unique art community.

Over 80 artists and more than 25 businesses and galleries participate, all within walking distance. Opening receptions showcase the new work of the gallery/studio owners or the work of guest artists.

Paseo Arts District | 3024 Paseo | Oklahoma City, OK 73103

Elara Caring are in search of artists that can paint and/or draw portraits. To give families a forever lasting hand-crafted picture of their loved ones. This can all be done in the comfort of your home or studio and can be done according to your schedule. Any medium, any size, at your own pace. Photo of the patient is provided to you for the portrait.

Make a real difference in someone’s life! Elara Caring, one of the nation’s largest providers of home-based care, is looking for compassionate volunteers willing to donate their time to provide exceptional end-of-life care to local hospice patients and their families.

 For more information contact: (210) 325-1451

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Explore Jakian Parks: The Black Land. Though the lens of photographer Jakian Parks, Oklahoma’s Black rodeo culture becomes both symbol and setting for survival, resurgence and celebration. Much like the rodeo itself, The Black Land connects the past and present, situating the American West as a living archive and center stage for Black cattlemen and cowboys alike. The Black Land honors the dignity, beauty and power of Black equestrian life as a living tradition of cultural and historical significance.

For more information: 405-951-0000, okcontemp.org/jakianparks

Image: Jakian Parks, The Sanctified West

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This Event is provided by Oklahoma Contemporary and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 11 NW 11th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73103

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Explore 127 years of artistic evolution in this vibrant exhibition showcasing 72 works from the Guild Hall Museum’s collection in East Hampton, New York. From coastal landscapes to bold abstraction, the show highlights the East End of Long Island’s inspiring light and creative energy.

Featuring iconic artists like Willem de Kooning, Jackson Pollock, and Andy Warhol. The exhibition reflects artists who have both shaped and been shaped by American and European art.

ON VIEW | Jan. 20 - May 16, 2026

RECEPTION | March 5, 2026 

Learn more at https://museum.okstate.edu/art/guild-hall-an-adventure-in-the-arts.html

Funding for our 2025/26 exhibitions and programs is provided by Marilynn and Carl Thoma, Lou Watkins and the OSU Museum of Art Advocates.

The exhibition was organized by Landau Traveling Exhibitions, Los Angeles, CA in association with Denenberg Fine Arts, West Hollywood, CA.

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This Event is provided by Oklahoma City University Museum of Art and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 720 S Husband Stillwater, OK, 74074

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The American West has long served as a symbol of freedom, ruggedness, perseverance, myth, and muse. But who gets to frame that story? And how does the image of the West evolve when seen through the eyes of today’s artists?

This exhibition features Oklahoma-based artists who bring fresh perspectives to this storied region. Through photography, painting, and sculpture, these artists reflect on life in the West, depicting the West not as a static ideal but as a complex, living place shaped by tradition, environment, and identity. From intimate portraits with echoes of classic cowboy culture to portrayals inspired by modern artistic movements and pop culture, this exhibit invites viewers to reconsider what the West looks like and how different Oklahoma artists choose to define it. Featuring works by Aldo Delara, Amy Jenkins, Bobby C. Martin, Charisa Dene Jacobs, Clayton Beavers, LaQuincey Reed, Leondre Lattimore, Pamela Winters, and Shirley Quaid.

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This Event is provided by Oklahoma Hall of Fame | Gaylord-Pickens Museum and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 1400 Classen Dr. Oklahoma City, OK, 73106

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The Hopper Prize is accepting submissions for $4,500 and $1,000 artist grants. For this open call, they have increased awards to $4,500. They will be providing 6 grants totaling $13,000 USD. 2 artists will each receive $4,500 and 4 artists will each receive $1,000. This is an international open call. All media is eligible. This open call provides you with a direct path to get your work in front of an international community of curators, artists, gallerists, and arts administrators. Additional exposure is available via a 30 artist shortlist, online journal, & Instagram currently reaching over 160k.

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This Opportunity is provided by The Hopper Prize and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).

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We live in a moment of deep contrasts. Across the country, emotions run high, perspectives collide, and many feel their voices are overlooked or unheard. This show seeks to open a space where artists can respond freely to this moment, without fear of backlash, censorship, or judgment. This exhibition invites work that speaks authentically to your experience of America today. We welcome all viewpoints, from hope to critique, unity to division, celebration to challenge.

Eligibility & Mediums

• Open to artists over 18 of all backgrounds, regardless of experience level.

• All mediums and disciplines are eligible.

• Works must be original and ready for display or presentation.

• All works must be for sale if visual art.

Exhibition Format

• To foster honesty and safety of expression, works will be exhibited without individual artist names attached unless requested.

• A complete list of participating artists will be displayed as a group.

• Artists may choose to “opt in” for name disclosure upon request of the viewer.

• If a piece is purchased, the artist’s name will be shared with the buyer.

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This Opportunity is provided by Liggett Studio and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).

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For generations, artists have learned by looking closely—studying the work of those who came before them to better understand how art is made and how ideas take shape.

This exhibition highlights OSU student creations inspired by pieces from the OSU Museum of Art’s permanent collection. Rather than copying historic works, students use them as starting points for practice and experimentation. The project invites them to interpret, question, and reimagine, gaining new insights into artistic methods and perspectives while expanding their own boundaries.

Dates: February 24 - April 18, 2026

Reception: April 17, from 5-6:30 p.m.

Location: OSU Museum of Art

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This Event is provided by OSU Museum of Art and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 720 S Husband St. Stillwater, OK, 74075

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Soonercon has opened applications for the annual Soonercon Art Show and sale. This event hosts one of the largest pop culture-, fantasy-, and sci-fi-themed art exhibits in the Southwest, held concurrently with Soonercon in Norman, Oklahoma.

This juried gallery is open during the convention (June 19-21) and all artwork displayed is available for purchase as part of a Silent Auction. Artists do not need to attend Soonercon in order to participate, but only Soonercon members will be able to view and purchase artwork during the Art Show.

Applications are open to 2D and 3D media, including paintings, sculptures, digital manipulations, jewelry, prints, pottery, etc. Artists may rent a grid panel space for 2D work, or a shelf space to display 3D work, and are encouraged to curate this space. Adherence to the "pop culture/sci-fi/fantasy" theme of the event is not a requirement for acceptance but may be considered as part of the jury process.

Opening Reception - for OSU Art History Organization Art Exhibit will be Thursday, March 5th, 6-8pm.

Through a variety of media, this show engages with themes of nature, technology, and gender.

Applications are OPEN for our next Art Crit Night on May 20, 2026 at Uncanny Art House in Norman, Oklahoma. Participating artists receive a $100 honorarium.

Featuring Guest Curator, KT Duffy

Application Deadline: April 20, 2026 at 11:59PM CT
This application is free and open to all Oklahoma residents.
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What is Art Crit Night?
Art Crit Night is a free to attend art critique event featuring two local artists who present their work during a curator-led discussion. Artists, arts professionals, collectors, and anyone curious about joining the conversation can look forward to a relaxed evening of engaging discussion and mingling with art friends.

Questions?
Reach out to OVAC Administrative and Artist Relations Manager, Ariana Weir-Temoshok at Ariana@Ovac-Ok.Org or call (405) 879-2400 Ex. 5

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Oklahoma Contemporary | 11 NW 11th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73103

Explore Anthony McCall's groundbreaking "solid light" works in the North American debut of Anthony McCall: Solid Light. Presented in collaboration with Tate, UK, visitors will experience breaktaking interactive light sculptures in Oklahoma Contemporary's Eleanor Kirkpatrick Main Gallery.

For more information: 405-951-0000, okcontemp.org/solidlight

Image: Installation photography of Anthony McCall: Solid Light exhibition at Tate Modern, June 27, 2024–June 29, 2025. © Anthony McCall; Photo © Tate.

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This Event is provided by Oklahoma Contemporary and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 11 NW 11th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73103

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"Under the Sea"

What lurks below the surface of the big open blue water? Creatures, aquatic flora, sunken treasure and mysterious lore? You show us with your creative vision!

Apply today!

​Opening Show: April 18th 7-9PM

Tickets to the show will be available for purchase online and at the door on opening night.

Show will run until May 10th

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This Event is provided by Mycelium Network LLC and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).

The address for this event is: 2816 N. Pennsylvania Ave.Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73107
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Camp Dates: June 1 – June 5, 2026

Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Cost: $200 per student

Capacity: 10 students

Pre-registration is required

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This week-long summer boot camp gives students ages 10–13 the opportunity to create a complete music video from start to finish using music from a real local artist. Working collaboratively, students will move through the full production process, from developing an idea to filming and editing a finished video.

Throughout the week, students will learn the fundamentals of music video production, including brainstorming concepts, storyboarding, planning shots, operating cameras, and taking on different on-set roles. The camp emphasizes creative thinking, teamwork, and hands-on learning in a small-group environment. No prior experience is required, and all equipment is provided.

Family Premiere

On the final Friday of camp at 4:00 PM, families are invited to attend a screening premiere of the completed music video. Students will introduce their project and present their finished work to family and friends.

Music for the project is provided by a local artist. The artist will not be present.

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INSTRUCTORS

Chase Spivey and Julius of Uncanny Media are professional filmmakers and artists who have produced music videos for dozens of artists, including Jabee and Chat Pile, with nearly one million combined views on YouTube.

Chase Spivey has been making music videos since 2001 and holds a BFA in Film and Video Studies from the University of Oklahoma. He is a programming team member for deadCenter Film Festival and has operated his own video production studio since 2018.

Julius holds a BFA in Painting from Cameron University and has worked for over a decade as a videographer, graphic designer, and professional artist.

ABOUT UNCANNY ART HOUSE

Located in the heart of Norman, Oklahoma, Uncanny Art House is a multidisciplinary art space focused on creating accessible, immersive experiences for artists and audiences alike. Through exhibitions, workshops, and public programs, the gallery fosters connection, curiosity, and creative exploration.

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This Opportunity is provided by Uncanny Art House and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 106 E. Main St. Norman, OK 73069

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Camp Dates: June 15 – June 19, 2026

Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Cost: $200 per student

Capacity: 10 students

Pre-registration is required

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This immersive summer boot camp is designed for students ages 14–17 who want hands-on experience creating a music video from concept to final premiere. Using music provided by a local artist, students will collaborate to develop a creative vision and bring it to life through filming and editing.

Participants will learn how to interpret music visually, develop storyboards, plan shots, operate cameras, and work within a production team. The camp focuses on real-world production skills, creative problem-solving, and collaboration, offering a professional-style experience in a supportive learning environment. No prior experience is required, and all equipment is provided.

Family Premiere

On the final Friday of camp at 4:00 PM, families are invited to attend a screening of the completed music video. Students will introduce their project and share their finished work with family and friends.

Music is provided by a local artist. The artist will not be present.

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INSTRUCTORS

Chase Spivey and Julius of Uncanny Media are professional filmmakers and artists with extensive experience producing music videos for regional and national artists, including Jabee and Chat Pile.

Chase Spivey holds a BFA in Film and Video Studies from the University of Oklahoma and has been producing music videos since 2001. He is also a programming team member for deadCenter Film Festival and the owner of a video production studio.

Julius holds a BFA in Painting from Cameron University and has over a decade of experience working as a videographer, graphic designer, and professional artist.

ABOUT UNCANNY ART HOUSE

Located in the heart of Norman, Oklahoma, Uncanny Art House is a multidisciplinary art space focused on creating accessible, immersive experiences for artists and audiences alike. Through exhibitions, workshops, and public programs, the gallery fosters connection, curiosity, and creative exploration.

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This Opportunity is provided by Uncanny Art House and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 106 E. Main St. Norman, OK 73069

Submit your art events & opportunities to our Oklahoma Arts Resource Calendar!

Embodiment Drawing Workshop + Artist Talk with Artist and OVAC Member, Sydney McLeod

1-2pm, Saturday, April 11, 2026

Drawing Supplies Provided / Donation-based / Max 20 participants

Register: https://tinyurl.com/yc5wcav3

Positive Space Tulsa, 1324 East 3rd Street

For this workshop, Artist Sydney McLeod will lead participants to explore self-portraiture using mirrors and blind contour drawing in order to engage with our self-image outside of social media, experimenting with an array of different drawing materials. By using blind couture drawing we engage with what we see on a deeper level, and lower the stakes of creating a ‘good’ image which allows for a playful approach.

This project was supported by the Artists Creative Fund.

About the Artist: Sydney McLeod is a charcoal artist, draftsman and bookbinder working out of Tulsa, OK. They graduated from Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland, OR with a concentration in printmaking in 2019. Since 2017, their work has focused on the language and connotations of chronic pain and invisible illness as it coincides with their experience. After receiving the Artists Creative Fund Grant in 2025, Sydn

ey has been building bridges between drawing and bookmaking through installation.

More info: linktr.ee/positivespacetulsa

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This Event is provided by Positive Space Tulsa and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 1324 East 3rd Street Tulsa, OK, 74120

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The Museum of the Red River is excited to host our Spring Artist Market for May! We invite and encourage creatives to apply. This family-friendly event is free, open to the public and offers artists, makers and other creatives to sell their work while demonstrating their art with visitors.

The event takes place over two days. It is ok if applicants cannot be here both days, but would still like to participate.

There is a refundable $25 deposit that will be returned upon the opening day of the Artist Market or, if applicants can only be here on one of the days, the day they have indicated they will be here.

If you are interested in participating, please contact the

Museum of the Red River (580) 286-3616 for more information. We look forward to hosting creatives!

Apply

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This Opportunity is provided by Museum of the Red River and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
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Accessibly build your portfolio, prepare for exhibitions, and enhance your online presence during our December Photo Studio session at Paseo Arts & Creativity Center in Oklahoma City!

Sign Up!

• Sign up Deadline: April 20, 2026
• Session Day: April 26, 2026, Slots Available: 8am–2pm

The Photo Studio only facilitates same day artwork drop-off and pick-up at the session location.

Session Cost (Up to 10 Artworks):
*OVAC Members: $50
Non-Members: $100
*OVAC Members always receive a discounted rate on OVAC Photo Studio Sessions.

Want the discount? Become an OVAC Member!

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Paseo Arts & Creativity Center | 3024 Paseo, Oklahoma City, OK 73103

108|Contemporary invites you to our newest exhibition, "Shawn Smith: Entangled Ecologies," ​exploring the entangled relationships between humans, animals, and environments.

​On view: April 3 - May 23, 2026

Exhibition opening:​ Friday, April 3, 2026​ from 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Artist Talk:​ Saturday, April 4, 2026​ at 1:00 pm

​O​pen Hours:

Tuesday - Saturday, 12:00 - 5:00 pm

​First Fridays of the month, 6:00 - 9:00 pm

More information at https://108contemporary.org/event/shawn-smith-entangled-ecologies/

The sixth annual Duets show will be in Gallery I of the PACC and Gallery II of the PACC will have a show/fundraiser of local artists, proceeds benefiting Autism Oklahoma!

“Duets is the pairing of an artist on the autism spectrum with a neurotypical artist to create a unique painting that is built upon a mutual idea or interest. “Sometimes when you bring two artists together, magic happens. It is an honor to share a little magic at Duets.

Autism Oklahoma provides programs that help communities accept and embrace people who have autism, help families thrive and help individuals with autism to reach their potentials, have friends and lead a meaningful life.

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This Event is provided by Clarence Wiley Jr. and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 3024 Paseo, Oklahoma City, OK 73103

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Positive Space to Exhibit, "Flesh & Flame," New Work by Artist and OVAC Member Sydney McLeod Opening April 4

"Flesh & Flame" is a drawing-based installation that uses charcoal, poetry, and dark charcoal voids to evoke the integration of mind and body. A monolithic figurative drawing, relying on reductive mark making and deep blacks, creates a lush and immersive surface to anchor into the physicality of the body, while the surrounding poetry digs into the emotional complexity of reconnecting with that physicality. The installation will confront the body as both person and object outside of the technosphere of media. The concept is deeply rooted in coming to terms with a body haunted by chronic pain and fatigue.

“This work stems from my experience with chronic pain and invisible illness, and began as a response to the lack of useful language surrounding the experience of chronic pain. I continue to explore the body through the ways in which I’ve adapted to live within the framework of my disability without resentment or loss of autonomy. The focus on the body as both object and energy conveyed by subtractive drawing functions as an antithesis and response to the tortured artist trope: an acknowledgement of the disability of pain through the tension of the pose and a celebration of the body as complicated and resilient through delicate marks of light.” - Sydney McLeod

About the Artist: Sydney McLeod is a charcoal artist, draftsman and bookbinder working out of Tulsa, OK. They graduated from Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland, OR with a concentration in printmaking in 2019. Since 2017, their work has focused on the language and connotations of chronic pain and invisible illness as it coincides with their experience. After receiving the Artists Creative Fund Grant in 2025, Sydney has been building bridges between drawing and bookmaking through installation.

"Flesh & Flame"

by Sydney McLeod

OPENING 5-8pm, Saturday, April 4, 2026

Continues through Saturday, April 25

Positive Space Tulsa, 1324 East 3rd Street

PLUS: Artist Talk + Embodiment Drawing Workshop

1-2pm, Saturday, April 11

Drawing Supplies Provided / Donation-based / Max 20 participants

Register: https://tinyurl.com/47umj5e9

Gallery hours during the exhibit: TH 6-8 + FR 5-8 + SA 12-5 + BY APPT

This project was supported by the Artists Creative Fund.

More info: linktr.ee/positivespacetulsa

Positive Space Tulsa is located at 1324 East 3rd Street in the Pearl District. Positive Space Tulsa was founded by local artist Nicole Finley (she/her). An art space dedicated to Womxn artists, Positive Space Tulsa believes: The letter “x” in Womxn recognizes all women, including gender expansive identities. Positive Space Tulsa is for women, nonbinary, genderfluid, genderqueer, and agender artists (excluding those who identify as male/men). Womxn is pronounced the same as woman or women.

Art For All is a community driven event dedicated to uplifting Oklahoma's creative community. Through this group exhibition, we celebrate The Artist Closet’s achievements while continuing to invest in our local artists.

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This event brings together artists, community members, and supporters to celebrate creativity while raising funds for The Artist Closet. This event offers an opportunity to connect directly with creatives, learn more about their work, and purchase local artwork. Attendees can expect an inspiring atmosphere that encourages conversation, discovery, and a deeper appreciation for the local arts community.

Art For All will take place on July 25th from 7pm-9pm at Mycelium Gallery in OKC

We invite creatives of every discipline to apply to this group exhibition. We ask that every artist use at least one item sourced from The Artist Closet per piece that they display in this show.

There is no fee to apply but we do ask that artists donate a portion of their art sales from the show to The Artist Closet.

If you are an artist chosen to showcase work in this show, you will receive an acceptance email by May 4th, 2026. Applications Close on May 1st, 2026!

THRIVE Grants aim to further support artists’ innovation throughout Oklahoma with project grants of up to $10,000 for artist-led initiatives. These grants provide support for ambitious, impactful, and innovative visual arts projects that are collaborative and engage the community.

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Questions? Reach out to Administrative and Artist Relations Manager, Ariana Weir-Temoshok, at Ariana@Ovac-Ok.Org or (405) 879-2400 Ex. 5

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This is a program of the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC)

The Howell Gallery is pleased to announce an exhibition of paintings by Dennis R. Johnson, opening with an artist reception on Thursday, April 9th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at BancFirst Tower Gallery, 100 North Broadway Avenue, Underground.

Johnson has painted for over forty years, building a body of work that moves fluidly between abstraction and photorealism. His abstract paintings bring an unexpected sense of control, order, and realism — qualities he deliberately introduces to challenge assumptions about what abstract work can be. "My paintings are like inventions," Johnson says. "I love discovering new territory."

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This interactive virtual workshop, taught by Isa Rodriguez from Practice, Practice, supports artists navigating change and upheaval. Participants will explore how artists have embraced creativity during times of chaos, learn how consistent creative practice can support the nervous system, work with their natural creative cycles, develop strategies for creative block, identify their creative core, and build a personal “creative anchor”: an everyday practice that sustains creativity even on the most difficult days.

Registration Deadline: April 9th, 2026
Registration cost is on a sliding scale starting at $20
Workshop Days: April 13, 2026, April 20, 2026 & April 27, 2026 | 6–7:30pm CT
Attendance of all three days is highly encouraged

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This is a program of the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).

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Join us Thursday, April 16 from 5 to 6 p.m. for a special event featuring visual art, storytelling and music by Muscogee artist Randy Kemp. Kemp is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist focusing on painting, printmaking, contemporary flute music and performance. This event is free and open to the public. Don’t miss your chance to immerse yourself in First American culture with Randy Kemp!

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This Event is provided by Exhibit C Gallery and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 645 First Americans Blvd. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73129

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The Edmond Art Association (EAA) invites the public to the Art Walk at Jerry’s, a free, family-friendly outdoor art event showcasing original works by local Oklahoma artists.

Artists will display and sell paintings, drawings, sculptures, and more directly in the parking lot of Jerry's Artarama. Attendees can meet the creators, browse a diverse selection of artwork, purchase pieces, and enjoy the casual, creative atmosphere while supporting the local arts community.

This recurring collaboration with Jerry's Artarama (a favorite spot for artists and art enthusiasts) offers a unique opportunity to discover fresh talent in a relaxed outdoor setting—perfect for families, collectors, and anyone who appreciates Oklahoma's vibrant art scene.

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