Oklahoma Arts Resource Calendar

Our goal is to make visual arts events, deadlines and opportunities all around the state, available to everyone! View our calendar to get the latest on all that is happening in Oklahoma's rich and flourishing creative community.

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    • 3 May 2024
    • 2 Jun 2028
    • 50 sessions
    • Paseo Arts District


    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

    • 7 Jan 2025
    • 1 Oct 2025
    • Flora Bodega


    SEEKING ARTISTS FOR:
    • Paseo First Friday Art Walks
    • New Art for Daily Shop Sales: Cards, Small Arts

    • Most Any Mediums, Various Shapes-n-Sizes
    • Textiles, Merch, Bags & Totes

    *Flora has Limited Wall Space*
    Consignment Payouts - 75% of Sales

    Text Shop Number: (405) 531-0708
    Include: Name, Business Name or Alias
    Product Type, and a few Photos that may help.

    We have Annual Scheduled Programming for Group Shows too!

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    Flora Bodega | 3020 N Walker Ave STE B, Oklahoma City, OK 73103

    • 10 Feb 2025
    • 31 Jul 2025
    • Uncanny Art House


    Uncanny Art House is hosting Dog Daze of Summer, an in person and live streamed auction event to benefit a local animal shelter! More details coming soon.

    Location: Uncanny Art House, 106 E Main St, Norman, OK

    ️ Event Date: TBA

    Submission Deadline: July 31st, 2025

    What We’re Looking For

    We’re seeking art that is:

    Inspired by mans best friend and the unique relationship we have with our furry friends!

    Mediums may include:

    Painting or illustration

    Photography

    Sculpture or mixed media

    Digital art

    Video

    Why Participate?

    Support a great cause: All proceeds will benefit a local animal shelter. (Official shelter to be determined)

    Showcase your work: Gain exposure to both in-person and livestream audiences.

    Connect: Join a community of like-minded artists and animal lovers.

    Recognition: All selected artists will be featured in our promotions and credited during the event.


    Submission Details

    Submit up to 3 pieces of artwork for consideration.

    No submission fee.

    Part of each auction piece sold will go to local animal shelters, with a 50/50 split of the final sale amount going to the artist.


    How to Apply

    1️⃣ Fill out our Google Form application here.

    2️⃣ Upload high-quality images of your artwork and provide details (title, medium, dimensions, price).

    3️⃣ Submit by July 31st, 2025 for consideration.


    Questions?

    Reach out to us at admin@uncannyarthouse.com for any inquiries.

    This is an opportunity to provide support to your community and share your art with a vibrant audience!


    Learn More


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    Uncanny Art House | 106 E Main St, Norman, OK 73069

    • 2 Mar 2025
    • 21 Sep 2025
    • Tulsa Botanic Garden


    Unfold the wonders of art and nature this spring and summer as Tulsa Botanic Garden hosts the Oklahoma debut of FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, an exhibition of monumental sculptures by Santa Fe artists Jennifer and Kevin Box. The exhibit opens Sunday, March 2, 2025, when the Garden reopens for the year.

    FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN showcases 20 installations of museum-quality metal sculptures inspired by origami, the centuries-old Japanese art of folding paper. The larger-than-life sculptures of blooming flowers, birds, grazing deer, galloping ponies, and other flora and fauna themes will be exhibited throughout the five formal gardens at Tulsa Botanic Garden. The Oklahoma debut will also premier three new pieces by Box, including a 17ft. tall kinetic sculpture of colorful butterflies that will “float” above floral displays.

    Kevin Box grew up in Bartlesville, OK and graduated from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. His work has received numerous awards and is held in prominent collections worldwide. In 2004, he was the youngest member ever elected to the National Sculptors' Guild.

    FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN features Box’s own compositions as well as collaborations with his wife, Jennifer, and world-renowned origami artists Te Jui Fu, Beth Johnson, Michael G. LaFosse and Robert J. Lang.

    The exhibit includes interpretive information and cast metal examples of origami pieces folded and unfolded. An audio tour is also available for guests to dial into and listen to the artists speak about the work as well as a scavenger hunt sheet.

    FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN will be at Tulsa Botanic Garden through September 21, 2025. Admission to the Garden will include the exhibit and is free for Garden members. Find hours, admission and more information at tulsabotanic.org or by calling 918-289-0330.

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    Tulsa Botanic Garden | 3900 Tulsa Botanic Dr, Tulsa, OK 74127

    • 1 Apr 2025
    • 31 Jul 2025
    • Chisholm Trail Heritage Center

    Something is brewing in 2025!
    OVAC Member, Bee Doublehue, is revealing a massive body of work that details 4 phases of all life- Release, Static, Collection, & Stasis.

    This show will attempt to answer how much can a single person produce in a year. There will be paintings, drawings, music, and more.

    Stay tuned for updates!

    Chisholm Trail Heritage Center | 2150 Chisholm Trail Pkwy Duncan, OK 73533


    • 20 Apr 2025
    • 31 Jul 2025
    • Ten Moir Gallery

    Hosted by Ten Moir Gallery

    Deadline: July 31, 2025

    Ten Moir Gallery is delighted to announce the July 2025 Edition of the Blu-Sky Artist Award (BSAA), an online international semi-annual grant for artists, photographers, sculptors and more. We offer an unrestricted grant so artists can truly focus on their craft, refine their techniques, and navigate the art industry with confidence.


    Awards & Recognition

    * 2 Winners Receives:

    * $500 Unrestricted Grant

    * A Published Interview

    * Social Media Spotlight

    * Winner’s Certificate

    * 10 Finalists Receive:

    * Dedicated Social Media Spotlight

    * Finalist Certificate


    Eligibility and Rules

    * Theme: Open

    * Age: Must be 18 years or older at the time of submission

    * Experience Level: Open to amateur and professional artists

    * Location: Worldwide

    * Originality: Submissions must be original works by the submitting artist

    * Usage Rights: Selected artists/photographer authorize Ten Moir Gallery to publish submissions on tenmoirgallery.com and affiliated platforms for editorial and promotional purposes


    Important Dates

    * Applications Open: March 25, 2025

    * Early Bird Deadline: May 15, 2025

    * Submissions Close: July 31, 2025

    * Results Announced: August 15, 2025

    * Award Payout by: August 20, 2025


    About Ten Moir Gallery

    Ten Moir Gallery is committed to supporting and promoting artists through curated exhibitions, competitions, and opportunities for global exposure. We aim to provide a platform where artists can share their talent and connect with a diverse audience.


    Get Involved!

    Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your work and compete for exciting awards. Submit your artwork for the Blu-Sky Artist Award: July 2025 Edition today!

    For more information and to enter, visit: https://tenmoirgallery.com/blu-sky-emerging-artist-award/

    For inquiries, contact us at: connect@tenmoirgallery.com


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    Blue Koi Gallery Ten Moir Gallery

    • 23 Apr 2025
    • 23 Apr 2026
    • Elara Caring

    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

    Learn More

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    Elara Caring

    • 25 May 2025
    • 1 Aug 2025
    • Ten Moir Gallery


    Host:

    Ten Moir Gallery


    Eligibility:

    Open to artists worldwide, 18+

    Ten Moir Gallery is now accepting entries for two distinct juried art competitions celebrating the beauty of both urban environments and natural landscapes. These open calls are available to all visual artists, regardless of background, medium, or experience.


    Deadline:

    * Mountains & Forests: July 31, 2025

    * Enter Here: https://tenmoirgallery.com/mountains-and-forests-2025-online-art-competition/

    * Cityscapes: August 1, 2025

    * Enter Here: https://tenmoirgallery.com/cityscapes-2025-online-art-competition/


    Awards & Recognition for Both Competitions

    * Best in Show: $150 cash prize, cover feature, newsletter spotlight, social media promotion + free entry to the $500 Blu Sky Artist Award

    * 1st Place: $50 cash prize + free Blu Sky Award entry + features

    * 2nd & 3rd Place: Free Blu Sky Award entry + social features

    * Honorable Mentions & Finalists: Selected for the curated online exhibition and promoted across Ten Moir Gallery platforms


    Submission Info:

    * Entry Fee: $24 for up to 3 images

    * Accepted Media: Painting, Drawing, Photography, Mixed Media, Digital Art

    * Exhibition: Featured on Ten Moir Gallery’s website with artist name, title, and medium

    * How to Enter: Use the links above to submit through our online entry forms

    Submit to one or both, for a chance to gain international recognition and connect your art to a global audience here: https://tenmoirgallery.com/art-competitions-open-call/


    Questions?

    Contact: connect@tenmoirgallery.com


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    Ten Moir Gallery

    • 7 Jun 2025
    • 2 Aug 2025
    • Terra Rosa Art Gallery and Creative Space


    Terra Rosa Art Gallery is thrilled to present its vibrant new exhibition, "America the Beautiful," in collaboration with the Fiber Artists of Oklahoma Member Show. This captivating showcase is a heartfelt tribute to the stunning landscapes and rich cultures that define our nation and state, represented through a diverse array of artistic mediums by talented Oklahoma artists.

    We invite you to immerse yourself in this celebration of creativity at our grand opening on June 7, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Experience the beauty and inspiration firsthand as you explore the exhibition, which will remain on display until August 2, 2025. For further details about the exhibition, as well as our exciting lineup of classes and workshops, please visit TerraRosaGallery.com.

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    Terra Rosa Art Gallery and Creative Space | 111 E Oklahoma Ave, Guthrie, OK 73044

    • 7 Jun 2025
    • 2 Aug 2025
    • Gaylord-Pickens Museum


    Exhibition Dates: June 7–August 2, 2025

    The Oklahoma Hall of Fame | Gaylord-Pickens Museum, in partnership with the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition, presents the 2025 OVAC Members Show. This exhibit features a stunning array of 2D and 3D works showcasing the vibrant artistic community of our great state.

    Visitors will be captivated by the wide range of mediums and the impressive talent of more than 50 artists from across Oklahoma. From bustling cities and small rural towns, their diverse artistic expressions tell unique stories of family, belonging, history, and more. This robust showcase of creativity will appeal to art lovers of all generations and inspire a deep sense of pride in Oklahoma’s cultural heritage.

    Opening Celebration & Artist Panel: June 26, 2025 | 5PM–8PM


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    Oklahoma Hall of Fame | Gaylord-Pickens Museum1400 Classen Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73106

    • 25 Jun 2025
    • 1 Oct 2025
    • Paseo Arts and Creativity Center


    Print on Paseo is the Paseo Arts Association's annual juried printmaking exhibition. It is open to all types of printmaking, from traditional to contemporary. This year’s show features over 30 prints, juried by Marika Arellano Christofides. Featured artists include: Acadia Kandora, Aztrid Moan, Candacee White, Elizabeth Richards, Daniel Morales, Isabella Fuller, Jennifer Hustis, Kaleena Stasiak, Madeline Curry, Natalie Biggs and Eric Lyons, Paige Nguyen, Philip Gresham, VC Torneden, Virginia Sitzes and Anthony Corarro. Through this exhibition, the Paseo Arts Association strives to represent and spotlight the depth and diversity of printmakers and educate the public about the many different printmaking processes like relief printing, lithography, woodcuts and screenprinting.

    Join us at 5pm on opening night, Friday, July 4 - for a juror talk with Marika Arellano Christofides! Opening reception from 6-9pm with light refreshments, and an award announcement at 7pm at 3024 Paseo!

    Thank you to our show sponsor, Artspace at Untitled!

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

    • 25 Jun 2025
    • 1 Oct 2025
    • Paseo Arts and Creativity Center


    The Paseo Arts Association is excited to announce a call for 2026 exhibits in the galleries of the Paseo Arts & Creativity Center (PACC), located at 3024 Paseo in the Paseo Arts District. Apply to display your artwork for a month-long exhibit by October 1, 2025!

    This application is open to artists of all experience levels, you do not need to be a member of the Paseo Arts Association to apply. Both individual artists and groups of artists are eligible to apply!

    The PACC provides artists with a unique opportunity to display and sell their artwork in a professional gallery situated in the historic Paseo Arts District. Once exhibit applications are accepted, artists or art groups can rent a gallery at the PACC for a month-long exhibition in 2026.

    The PAA’s Exhibits Committee and PAA Staff provide professional art installation, a gallery poster, press release, artwork labels, social media graphic/posts, current exhibit page on website, and an opening reception during the First Friday Gallery Walk with the option to hold a private event during the month. Regular gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday 11a-5p and Saturday 12-5p. The PAA's commission on all art sales is 20%.

    More information about exhibiting and rental fees per artist and per gallery space can be found at www.thepaaok.org/applications

    If you have questions regarding your proposal or exhibit concept, please contact theresa@thepaseo.org

    Apply!

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

    • 28 Jun 2025
    • 7 Sep 2025
    • Modella Art Gallery


    Modella Art Gallery is seeking works of any medium heavily influenced by comics, pop art and Manga for an upcoming exhibit---Oct. 1-Nov. 1, 2025

    Entry deadline is September 7, 2025

    Submit 4 images of work and an artist statement to modellaartgallery@gmail.com with Sept. 7 in the email subject.

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    Modella Art Gallery | 721 S Main St, Stillwater, OK 74074

    • 10 Jul 2025
    • 16 Oct 2025
    • Paseo Arts and Creativity Center


    FEAST is the Paseo Arts Association's annual micro-grant program open to all Oklahoma artists!

    Artists may submit proposals to receive funding for any artistic endeavors that will advance or continue their art practices or arts in their community. These endeavors can be anything from rent for a theatre or gallery space for a performance, art supplies for a series of artwork, design or printing costs, or fees for an artist-led community action or event. (open to interpretation!)

    All fields of art are eligible! Visual arts, music, film, poetry, dance and performance and community arts-minded projects.

    If you have any questions about eligibility or any part of the application, please contact theresa@thepaseo.org and she will be happy to help! You can also call 405-525-2688

    Important Dates:
    Proposals Due - Tuesday, September 9 by 11:59pm
    Artist Notifications via email - Friday, September 19 by 5pm
    FEAST Event - Tuesday, October 14, 6pm

    How Paseo FEAST works:
    A selection committee comprised of arts professionals reviews all proposals and selects up to five finalists.

    Finalists give a 5-minute presentation about their proposal to the FEAST audience, and guests will cast their votes.

    Each guest purchases a ticket to attend the FEAST event, which provides a meal for dinner and a vote.

    The winner is announced at the end of the event and will receive funding provided by half of the ticket sales for their proposal with the possibility of additional donations (the winning artist/group will receive a check within 2 weeks of the event).

    REQUIRED MATERIALS
    Four work samples - You can either upload images or include links below. These are examples of the project or visual references!

    Reference sheet - This helps identify the samples you've included above -- If for visual art images, please include title, media, and size for each image uploaded. For a performance link, please include a one-sentence description (including title and date) of each URL. If visual references of a public project or miscellaneous, please provide date, location, and a short description of what is shown.

    Resume(s)
    Proposal - this can be as simple or as stylized as you wish, but it must include the following sections:

    Summary
    A 1-2 sentence summary of your creative proposal/artistic endeavor. This summary will be printed on the ballot for attendees and used in marketing the event.

    Description
    Describe your creative proposal/artistic endeavor. Please be as specific as possible and describe all aspects. If your creative proposal/artistic endeavor includes a public event (such as an exhibition or performance), please indicate your plans for it. Max 500 words.

    Relevance
    What makes this creative proposal/artistic endeavor important to your artistic career or to the community? What is the project’s historical, personal or contextual importance? Max 500 words.

    Use of Funds
    How will you specifically use the money if you are funded? Be specific!

    Apply

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

    • 11 Jul 2025
    • 31 Jul 2025
    • Liggett Studio

    A graphic promoting the LORE exhibit, featuring an image of visionary artist Nichole Montgomery at Liggett Studio in Tulsa, Oklahoma—shown alongside her centerpiece artwork in its raw form, before the mixed media transformation.
    LORE: The Otherworldly with the Familiar

    A Solo Mixed Media Exhibit by Oklahoma Visionary Nichole Montgomery

    July 11–31, 2025 | Liggett Studio, Tulsa, OK

    Opening Reception: July 11, 5–8 PM

    Gallery Hours: Thursdays & Saturdays | 1–5 PM

    More info: liggettstudio.com/25/lore

    Step into the neo-mythic mind of Nichole Montgomery, Tulsa-based mixed media artist and 2023 Oklahoma Visionary. LORE blurs the line between truth and tale—where some figures lived, others were conjured, all resurrected through Nichole’s unflinching, distorted lens. Drawing inspiration from her childhood in Oregon’s Mount Hood wilderness, extensive travels, military experience, and a vivid blend of personal memories—both bright and dark—Nichole merges ink, photography, digital techniques, paint pens, and mixed media into captivating works unlike anything else. Curious? Just reverse image search her creations.

    This unconventional exhibit reshapes storytelling and memory, transforming familiar scenes into curious, dreamlike moments—each piece intimately personal, drawn from the imagination of a woman reflecting on life’s midway point.

    Bonus Event: Grounding Art Class | Open to all ages. No artistic experience necessary. Just bring any tools for drawing lines.

    July 20, 1–3 PM | $50

    Register here: liggettstudio.com/25/neurographicart

    Join Nichole’s hands-on “neuro art” workshop and learn to ground yourself by translating inner emotion into flowing linework—a practice she’s honed for decades to escape, express, and reshape reality. Along the way, you’ll discover that solitude in your art isn’t loneliness but a serene freedom—and it’s exactly why she’s seldom seen in public.

    Join us for a month of mystery, memory, and mixed media magic—where forgotten stories surface, inner worlds take form, and even the quietest marks leave a lasting echo.

    The mundane suffocates, so I twist it until it screams something new.” — Nichole Montgomery

    NICHOLEMONTGOMERY.COM

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    Liggett Studio | 314 S Kenosha Ave, Tulsa, OK 74120

    • 13 Jul 2025
    • 11 Aug 2025
    • Mycelium Gallery

    A graphic calling for local artists to join our themed group art show "Mythics and Cryptids". Call ends August 11th at midnight. looking for themed art representing anything mythical, cryptic, fantasy, fiction. Poster art by Sara Day.
    Mycelium Gallery presents 
    "Mythics & Cryptidsmythological creatures and cryptozoology themed art show

    Mycelium Gallery
    2816 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
    Oklahoma City 73107

    Opening Exhibition
    Saturday, August 16th 2025 | 7-9 pm 

    Closing Day
    Saturday, September 14th 2025

    $15 (Non Refundable) Application Fee due upon application
    25% Commission on art sold during the exhibition from

    August 16th through September 14th
    Entries Due: August 11th Midnight.

    * 5 Art piece limit.

    * All mediums, formats and styles accepted, as long as it is in theme of Mythological Creatures & Cryptozoology

    * Size limit for 2D art is 18x18 or smaller.

    * Sculpture accepted, please contact us for approval.

    * If you have work that is non traditional like jewelry, clothing, etc, please specify what you would like to enter with the gallery and we will approve at our discretion.

    * Art must be original and your own work. AI is okay for concept, but we do not accept work that is primarily AI generated.

    * Art must be new works that have not been displayed in Mycelium Gallery previously.

    * All 2D art must have a sawtooth hanger or wire hanger installed or it will not be accepted.

    * All art work must have a display tag that are smaller than a business card (2.5 x 3.5 inches) with your name and the price, a sticker or tag must be attached to the back of the artwork with the title and your name, in case display tag is lost or it will not be accepted.

    * All art work must have your name and title on the piece to match your title tags.

    Drop off for artwork
    August 10th, August 14th, August 15th | From 1-7PM

    From 1-7PM unless approved for early or late drop off.

    Pickup for artwork
    September 14th
    September 18th,
    From 1-7PM

    Closing will be September 14th 4-7PM

    * Artwork left longer than 30 days becomes property of Mycelium Gallery.

    All art shows are advertised on social media and printed promotions, various press outlets and the Mycelium Gallery website. Expected attendance for art opening 100-300.

    All art shows also include extra events such as Mycelium Sessions by Exmaxhina, online on going promotion, open house, and other events that may happen during the show are artist gatherings, classes, market, etc.

    For consideration please fill out the “Mythics & Cryptids" Application.

    Apply


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    Mycelium Gallery | 2816 N Pennsylvania Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73107

    • 14 Jul 2025
    • 1 Aug 2025
    • Radiant Living Center

    A colorful graphic displays the text "Call for Art" at the top in bold black lettering. The graphic has text saying that the deadline for artist applications is August 1st and that art is limited to wall mountable pieces. There is no application fee to apply and the application link can be found here: https://www.radiantlivingok.com/art-exhibitions
    CALL FOR ART: Radiant Living Center is excited to announce that our call to artists, for our fall show is NOW OPEN! The last day to apply is AUGUST 1st.

    Even if you have applied in the past but were not chosen to display, please feel free to apply again!

    For more information or to apply, visit our website
    https://www.radiantlivingok.com/art-exhibitions

    -Artists are encouraged to sell their work and will be responsible for delivering sold artwork to the purchaser at the end of the display period.

    -As a non-profit, our mission is to support each unique individual in remembering their own light. We believe using creative outlets is one way people can do this and we are excited to be partnering with local artists to create a gallery exhibition at our center, rotating new artists every 4 months.

    -The opening reception will be held on Friday, September 12th from 6:30-8:30pm and will include artist talks, sound bath and light snacks.

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    Radiant Living Center | 6051 N Brookline Ave Suite 108 &109, Oklahoma City, OK 73112

    • 19 Jul 2025
    • 10 Aug 2025
    • Mycelium Gallery


    Pee Wee's Playhouse: A group art show featuring toys, puppets, games, and imagination.

    Join Mycelium Gallery for their July art show that will feature works created by local artists within the theme of toys.

    Opening reception will be July 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

    Oklahoma City, 2816 N Pennsylvania Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73107, USA

    Exmaxhina will performing dark lo-fi glitch while you enjoy looking at the art.

    Mycelium Gallery hosts a non alcoholic bar that offers craft canned drinks and snacks.


    Tickets are $10 online or at the door


    Get Tickets


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    Mycelium Gallery | 2816 N Pennsylvania Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73107

    • 22 Jul 2025
    • 10 Sep 2025
    • Innovate Grant


    SUMMER 2025 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS — Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce our newly increased award amounts of $1,800.00.

    Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (12) honorable mentions (6 in art and 6 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. Innovate Grant's commitment extends beyond the grant cycle by promoting the work of selected winners and honorable mentions into the future. For more information and to apply visit https://innovateartistgrants.org

    Innovate Grant supports artists and photographers through quarterly grants. We've simplified the grant process, so that artists and photographers can focus on making their innovative work. The work should speak for itself and our application reflects that.

    Innovate Grant awards:
    + 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Visual Artist
    + 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Photographer
    + 12 x Honorable Mentions

    Explore the work of ALL Past Innovate Grant recipients and read their interviews at https://innovateartistgrants.org

    How to Apply: Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit. Apply today at https://innovateartistgrants.org

    Category: Multiple disciplines and genres accepted

    Deadline: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 – Submit by 11:59PM Pacific Standard Time

    Region: US & International

    Awards: 2 x $1,800.00 USD Grants // 12 x Honorable Mentions

    Apply Online Today
    https://innovateartistgrants.org

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    Innovate Grant

    • 24 Jul 2025
    • 30 Aug 2025
    • 1515 Lincoln Gallery


    This July, 1515 Lincoln Gallery presents People, People, People, a group exhibition showcasing a broad and compelling range of figurative art. Curated by writer and art historian Elizabeth Wylie, the show highlights diverse interpretations of the human form and is sure to inspire visitors. The human figure has captivated audiences for centuries, illuminating shared experiences, chronicling history, and continuing to challenge and inspire through ever-evolving depictions. We feel a deep connection to these images and often stand in awe of what is most familiar. Artists, too, are drawn to the figure. Some explore it through intimate self-portraits, while others delve into narratives rooted in heritage or shaped by personal vision. Across the long lineage of figurative art, artists have used the human form to tell their stories, and this exhibition reflects a wide range of styles, media, and approaches.

    This month at 1515 Lincoln Gallery, we present a selection of works by artists both represented by the gallery and drawn from our Found Art Collection. Together, these pieces honor the legacy of figurative art and celebrate the enduring power of the human form. The exhibition reflects reverence for tradition, a drive for innovation, and a willingness to expand the very definition of figuration.

    People, People, People is curated by Elizabeth Wylie, returning to the gallery after curating Found Treasures: Visionaries and Hidden Gems, which opened earlier this year. Wylie is an art historian and museum professional with more than 25 years of experience as a curator, director, and museum studies instructor. In her second career, she led business development and special projects for architecture firms. She holds a BA in Art History from Boston University and an MA from New York University’s Institute of Fine Arts, and is a LEED Accredited Professional. Wylie has curated dozens of exhibitions, authored numerous catalogues, and co-authored The Green Museum: A Primer on Environmental Practice (Rowman & Littlefield, 2013). She has presented internationally on museums, preservation, and sustainability. Now semi-retired, she is enjoying a return to curatorial work and creative collaboration.

    1515 Lincoln Gallery is honored to present "People, People, People". The show opens with a free public reception on Thursday, July 24, 2025, from 6–8 pm and will remain on view through Saturday, August 30, 2025.

    A special Curator’s Talk with Elizabeth Wylie will take place on Saturday, July 26, from 1–2 pm. Admission is free, but seating is limited. To RSVP, email info@1515lg.com or call 405.593.1063.

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    1515 Lincoln Gallery | 1515 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73104

    • 28 Jul 2025
    • 26 Oct 2025
    • Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition


    Our Photo Studio Sign ups are OPEN for the August Session!

    Build your portfolio, prepare for exhibitions, and enhance your online presence with our Photo Studio!

    The Timeline:
    Aug 27: Submission deadline
    Aug 26–28: Artwork drop-off window
    Aug 30: Photography Day
    Sep 4: Artwork pick-up deadline

    ⭐ OVAC Members always receive a discounted rate on OVAC Photo Studio Sessions

    Learn more and sign up today at Ovac-Ok.Org/PhotoStudio

    OVAC Members always receive a discounted rate on OVAC Photo Studio Sessions. Find the coupon code in your OVAC Member Hub.
    Become an OVAC Member.


    Sign Up Today!


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    Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition | 1720 N. Shartel Ave. Suite B., Oklahoma City, OK 73103

      • 1 Aug 2025
      • 20 Sep 2025
      • 108|Contemporary


      108|Contemporary is thrilled to present our next exhibition, "Still," featuring the work of longtime friends and artists Lissa Hunter, Jane Sauer, Jo Stealey, and Carol Stein. Stemming from stillness, observation, and awareness, "Still" is a look at life from four perspectives over time.

      On view August 1 – September 20, 2025
      Exhibition Opening: Friday, August 1, 2025 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm
      ​Virtual Panel Discussion: Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 1:00 pm

      ​Link to attend: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85359122568

      More information can be found at 108contemporary.org

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      108|Contemporary | 

      • 2 Aug 2025
      • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
      • Firehouse Art Center

       "ILY and Dalmatian", Digital art, 2025, by Neena Suresh
      Are you eager to effortlessly master drawing "I love you" (ILY) hands in American Sign Language? Do you want to understand hand anatomy for pencil and charcoal drawings? Join our workshop led by Deaf artist Neena Suresh, where you will learn to draw hands step by step. This engaging session will also include a discussion about Neena's work, My Deaf Life. We welcome both the Deaf and Hearing communities to participate, and ASL interpreters will be provided!

      Register

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      Firehouse Art Center | 444 S Flood Ave, Norman, OK 73069

      • 2 Aug 2025
      • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
      • Mycelium Gallery


      It's the return of DARK MODE, our experimental event of viewing art in the dark with only the UV and coloring changing LEDs to guide you. This month's special musical guest is "That Sick Feeling".

      Join us August 2nd at 7pm. Buy your $10 ticket online or at the door.

      There will be non-alcohol beverages for purchase along with snacks.

      Get Tickets


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      Mycelium Gallery | 2816 N Pennsylvania Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73107

      • 7 Aug 2025
      • 31 Aug 2025
      • Edmond Fine Arts Institute


      The FAI Gallery at the Edmond Fine Arts Institute is pleased to present "Impactful", a group exhibition featuring small works by seven talented artists. The show runs from August 7 through August 31.

      A public opening reception will be held on Thursday, August 7th, 5-7 pm, offering an opportunity to meet the artists and view their work.

      Participating artists include Janet Funk, Charl Adair, Deke Roberts, Tracey Brauer, Steven Schmidt, Brooke Livingston and Abby Stiglets.

      All are welcome to attend and experience how small-scale artworks can leave a lasting impression.

      Learn More

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      Edmond Fine Arts Institute | 27 E Edwards St, Edmond, OK 73034

      • 8 Aug 2025
      • 12 Sep 2025
      • 6 sessions
      • por Zoom
      Register
      Aprende con nosotros en esta serie de ASK Workshop: Dos Culturas México-Americano, Patrimonio Cultural y Arte Chicano!

      Del 8 de agosto al 12 de septiembre de 2025, todos los viernes de 6PM–8PM CST por Zoom.

      Explora la riqueza del patrimonio cultural de Zacatecas a través de temas como: 
      Historia e iconografía del Convento de Guadalupe, Exvotos y RetablosMúsica y literatura, Saberes sobre plantas medicinales, Las Morismas de Bracho como teatro vivo, Arte Chicano e iconografía.

       Curso impartido por el cuerpo académico de la Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas y el Artista Chicano, Narciso Argüelles.

      The sessions will be recorded and will be available on our YouTube channel with English subtitles
      Cupo limitado a 25 personas.
      Cada semana habrá una sesión con temática distinta.
      Gratuito y abierto al público!

      Calendario:

      • Agosto 8 - “Historia e iconografía del museo Convento de  Guadalupe”  MHPE Oscar Raul Baez Padilla
      • Agosto 15 - “Retablos de Memoria y Expresión: Mi Historia como Patrimonio Dr. José Fernando Ruiz Tiscareño
      • Agosto 22 - “Música y literatura” Dra. Solanye Caignet Lima
      • Agosto 29  - “Etnobotánica saberes tradicionales,  sobre el uso de  plantas medicinales en Zacatecas” Dra. Mónica Imelda Martínez Acuña
      • Septiembre 5 - “Las morismas de Bracho: Fiesta popular y teatro vivo” L. en H.  UAZ, Jorge Luis Villa Esparza
      • Septiembre 12 - “Arte chicano e iconografía” MFA. Narciso Argüelles

        Dirigido a artistas visuales y personas interesadas en el arte y la cultura mexicana.

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        Este taller es facilitado por Académicos de la UAZ y facilitado por Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC)

        • 13 Aug 2025
        • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
        • Oklahoma Contemporary
        • 44
        Register


        Join us for Art Crit Night at Oklahoma Contemporary on August 13th, 2025 from 5PM to 8PM.

        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.


        The Curator:

        AnnaVittoria Pickett

        The Artists:
        Rachele Cromer and Roger Runge

        This event is free and open to the public.

        Registration is highly suggested, but not mandatory.


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

        • 15 Aug 2025
        • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
        • Bartlesville Community Center


        You're invited to the reception for Bartlesville and Beyond, the first solo exhibit and sale of watercolor paintings by OVAC Member, Amy Jenkins, at the Lyon Gallery, located in the Bartlesville Community Center. The public is invited to meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments.

        The reception will be held on August 15, 2025 from 5:30PM–7:30PM.

        The show will run from August 2 through 28 during Community Center business hours and during special events.


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        Bartlesville Community Center | 300 SE Adams Blvd.Bartlesville, OK, 74006

        • 16 Aug 2025
        • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
        • Uncanny Art House


        Lindsey Martin-Prascher is a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in Norman, Oklahoma, whose work blends teaching, community engagement, and personal exploration.

        She founded the Scissortail School of Art in 2011, offering hands-on classes for young children with a focus on creativity and upcycled materials. After selling the school in 2016, she turned her attention to creating original artworks.

        Lindsey's recent portraits feature inspirational women, often highlighting hands as symbols of action and impact. She also explores hip-hop culture, with her paintings appearing at music events in Oklahoma City.

        Her art is available at Uncanny Art House and Green Buffalo in Norman, and on Instagram at @lindseymartinart.

        Register

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        Uncanny Art House | 106 E Main St, Norman, OK 73069

        • 16 Aug 2025
        • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
        • Mycelium Gallery


        Mycelium Gallery presents it's August themed group art exhibition, "Mythics and Cryptids"

        Local artists create artwork in the theme of Mythology or Cryptozoology. Opening Night includes music, artist access.

        "Lucid Libations", located in Mycelium Gallery is a non-alcoholic bar that carries craft canned cocktails, sodas and snacks.

        Exhibition runs from 8/16–9/14

        Learn More


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        Mycelium Gallery | 2816 N Pennsylvania Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73107

        • 19 Aug 2025
        • 19 Dec 2025
        • Oklahoma State University Museum of Art

        A graphic promoting "Cimarron National Works on Paper Exhibition 2025" at OSU Museum of Art on August 19 - December 19, 2025 featuring a green paper design.
        The OSU Museum of Art proudly presents the 2025 Cimarron National Works on Paper, a juried exhibition highlighting 123 works by 95 artists from 36 states.

        Founded in 1987, the Oklahoma State University’s Cimarron National Works on Paper juried exhibition, has been held biennially in the Department of Art, Graphic Design, and Art History’s Gardiner Gallery of Art from 1987 to 1995, with resurgences in 2019, 2021.

        2025 marks the first year the exhibition will be hosted by the Oklahoma State University Museum of Art. The Cimarron National Works on Paper is a testament to the history of printmaking at OSU, our current educational initiatives, and the diverse holdings of works on paper in the OSU Museum of Art’s collection.

        Learn More

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        Oklahoma State University Museum of Art | 720 S. Husband St.Stillwater, OK, 74074

        • 23 Aug 2025
        • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
        • Paseo Arts and Creativity Center


        An immersive night of raw storytelling, living canvases, and creative liberation.

        Step into The Passion & Pain Project, a powerful event in Oklahoma City’s historic Paseo Arts District, where bodies become truth-telling canvases and every brushstroke reveals a story.

        Through body painting, spoken word, music, and movement, models will share their personal journeys—stories of love, loss, resilience, identity, and transformation—while their truths are literally painted onto their skin in real time.

        This is not just a show. It’s a space to witness vulnerability turned into visual art. A place where passion and pain coexist—and become power.

        Come see art come alive. Come feel it. Come be changed.

        This event is 18+.

        Learn More

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

        • 4 Sep 2025
        • 6:30 PM
        • 23 Oct 2025
        • 8:00 PM
        • ArtLab OKC Workspace


        Come explore your creativity in a safe, friendly environment. ArtLab OKC is a therapeutic art group facilitated by a licensed mental health therapist. Group is held every Thursday evening for 8 weeks starting September 4th. First class is FREE!

        All materials provided
        All participants must RSVP via the website
        Space is limited
        Ages 18+


        Sign Up: www.sarawhiteheadlcsw.com

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        ArtLab OKC Workspace | 3621 NW 10th Street, OKC 73107

        • 6 Sep 2025
        • 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
        • Vision Eufaula


        Vision Eufaula is a community-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to revitalizing and enriching the cultural and economic landscape of Eufaula, Oklahoma. Through initiatives like public art projects, local events and downtown development. Vision Eufaula fosters community pride and promotes tourism.

        Join Vision Eufaula in our 4th annual Wine & Art Festival on Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 10am - 6pm, in downtown Eufaula at 150 N. Front St. This vibrant event celebrates local creativity and flavor featuring art booths, showcasing works from local and regional artists, wine & beer tastings from local wineries and breweries in Oklahoma, live music performance through out the day, food trucks offering a variety of cuisines and a kids' activities area.

        The booth rental for artists is $50. This is an outdoor event and each artist will need to bring their own 10x10 canopy tent. Vendor applications and payment options can be found on the Vision Eufaula website website VisionEufaula.Org.

        For more information please call 405.248.2992 or email VisionEufaula@Gmail.Com

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        Vision Eufaula | 150 N Front St, Eufaula, OK 74432

        • 13 Sep 2025
        • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
        • Terra Rosa Art Gallery and Creative Space


        Painting Flowers Using the Power of Abstraction

        When: Saturday, September 13th

        Time: 9-4 (lunch 12-1)

        Cost: $200


        Prerequisites:

        Some experience using oil paints is recommended


        Promotion:

        Each participant will receive a bouquet to take home after completing their painting.


        Description:

        In this flower painting workshop, participants will learn to “abstract” what they see by simplifying shapes and practice seeing in terms of mass, not detail. The workshop includes discussions on color and materials, practicing the use of notan (light and dark) to simplify shapes, instructor demonstrations, and ample time to create beautiful flower arrangements. Note: All paintings will be done from life, and each participant will be provided with their own bouquet to paint.


        Bio:

        Chris Brizzard started his formal training in drawing and design with Michael Mentler at The Society of Figurative Arts (www.tsofa.com) in 2013. From 2014 to 2017, he studied at Studio Incamminati (www.studioincamminati.org) under instructors trained by Nelson Shanks. He now teaches at The Oklahoma Academy of Classical Art and The Fine Arts Institute in Edmond, OK, as well as at Oklahoma Contemporary in Oklahoma City. He is currently represented by 1515 Lincoln Gallery in Oklahoma City, Terra Rosa Art Gallery in Guthrie, Oklahoma, and Folly Cove Fine Art Gallery in Rockport, Massachusetts.

        His painting “Floral Abstraction in Red” was included in this year’s American Impressionist Society show in Hamilton, MT.


        Recommended supplies:

        Note: These are the colors the artist uses. You are welcome to bring your colors if you already have them.

        Paint:

        Titanium White

        Raw Umber

        Phthalo Blue

        Hansa Yellow Light (Gamblin)

        Permanent Rose (Windsor and Newton)

        Chromium Oxide Green (Rembrandt)

        Brushes:

        A variety of sizes of bristles, synthetics, and sables

        Canvases:

        Recommend bringing 3; minimum size 8 x 10

        Paper towels

        Gamsol

        Gloves

        Color scraper

        Small sketchpad

        Sharpie


        For more information, Call 405-474-1973 to check out https://terrarosagallery.com/workshops

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        Terra Rosa Art Gallery and Creative Space | 111 E Oklahoma Ave, Guthrie, OK 73044

        • 15 Sep 2025
        • 15 Oct 2025
        • Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition


        Our October Grants for Artists Professional Basics Grant application opens on September 15th with an application deadline of October 15th! Whether it's painting, sculpting, curating, or art writing, we invite you to dive into our current grant opportunities! Apply today


        Open to all visual mediums, curation, and art writing.

        Learn more and apply today at ovac-ok.org/grantsforartists

        Questions? Reach out to Administrative and Artist Relations Manager, Ariana Weir, at ariana@ovac-ok.org

        • 15 Sep 2025
        • 15 Oct 2025
        • Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition


        Our October Grants for Artists Community/Artist Partnerships Grant application opens on September 15th with an application deadline of October 15th! Whether it's painting, sculpting, curating, or art writing, we invite you to dive into our current grant opportunities!
        Apply today


        Open to all visual mediums, curation, and art writing.

        Learn more and apply today at ovac-ok.org/grantsforartists

        For questions or assistance with your application. Reach out to Administrative and Artist Relations Manager, Ariana Weir, at ariana@ovac-ok.org or call (405) 879-2400 Ex. 5.

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        Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition

        • 15 Sep 2025
        • 15 Oct 2025
        • Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition


        Our October Grants for Artists Education Assistance Grant application opens on September 15th with an application deadline of October 15th! Whether it's painting, sculpting, curating, or art writing, we invite you to dive into our current grant opportunities! Apply today


        Open to all visual mediums, curation, and art writing.

        Learn more and apply today at ovac-ok.org/grantsforartists

        Questions? Reach out to Administrative and Artist Relations Manager, Ariana Weir, at ariana@ovac-ok.org

        • 15 Sep 2025
        • 12:00 PM
        • 15 Oct 2025
        • 11:59 PM


        Our October Grants for Artists Creative Projects Grant application opens on September 15th with an application deadline of October 15th! Whether it's painting, sculpting, curating, or art writing, we invite you to dive into our current grant opportunities! Apply today


        Open to all visual mediums, curation, and art writing.

        Learn more and apply today at ovac-ok.org/grantsforartists

        Questions? Reach out to Administrative and Artist Relations Manager, Ariana Weir, at ariana@ovac-ok.org

        • 3 Oct 2025
        • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
        • OKC Farmers Public Market


        1 Night - 175 Local Artists - Benefiting Oklahoma’s Visual Arts Community

        Save the date for the 2025 12x12 Art Fundraiser on October 3rd, 2025 at the OKC Farmers Public Market.

        VIP Party: 6PM–10PM
        Main Event: 7PM–10PM Tickets go on sale in August

        The 2025 12x12 Art Fundraiser, taking place on October 3rd at the OKC Farmers Public Market, is an eclectic fusion of works created by 175 Oklahoma artists available for purchase through an online auction and live entertainment, making it a memorable one-night-only art celebration! This annual event raises vital funds for all of OVAC’s programs and services, ensuring Oklahoma is a place where visual artists can thrive and positively impact their communities.

        Artists create unique works within the dimensions of 12"x12” and attendees can bid for pieces to purchase through an online auction. Proceeds from tickets and artwork sales support OVAC’s mission to grow and develop Oklahoma's visual arts community through education, promotion, connection, and funding.

        Learn more and donate at 12x12OK.Org

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        Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC)

        • 10 Oct 2025
        • 9:00 AM
        • 11 Oct 2025
        • 4:00 PM
        • Terra Rosa Art Gallery and Creative Space


        Exploring Color & Light with Oil Painting
        Dana Lombardo
        October 10 & 11, 2025
        Friday & Saturday 9 - 4 PM
        $350/person

        Supply Listed at https://terrarosagallery.com/workshops

        Join Dana to explore the essential foundations of light and color in painting. Demonstrations will be in oil, but other painting mediums are welcome.

        Some experience in painting is required.

        The class will begin each morning and afternoon with a short lecture, a demo, hands-on painting, and individual instruction.

        On Day One:
        In the morning, you will learn about color and light and how they affect values, color mixing, and light and shadow. I will discuss palette options and how to decide what to use in your painting. You will then use your color palette to create your color reference charts.

        In the afternoon, I will demonstrate how to create a color card for the photo reference you will use in your painting and show techniques for starting a basic monochromatic underpainting of lights, middles, and darks. You will then finish your color charts/cards and start underpainting them from the photo reference.

        On Day Two:
        In the morning, I will demonstrate how to start the color layer for the painting using what we learned the previous day. Following the demo, you will work on your painting with one-on-one instruction.

        In the afternoon, I will demonstrate finishing techniques (scumbling, glazing, etc.), adding details, and how to critique your painting for adjustments. You will complete your painting with one-on-one instruction following the demo.

        If time permits, we will have a group critique and review of your completed painting at the end of the second day.

        For more information, Call 405-474-1973 to check out https://terrarosagallery.com/workshops

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        Terra Rosa Art Gallery and Creative Space | 111 E Oklahoma Ave, Guthrie, OK 73044

        • 16 Oct 2025
        • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
        • Oklahoma State University Museum of Art


        As part of the exhibition "Cimarron National Works On Paper" we invite you to drop-in to create your own one-layer screenprint with our visiting Artist Amanda Lee. Screens are set up and ready for visitors!

        Amanda Lee is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in printmaking, book arts, and photography. Lee earned an MFA at Indiana University, Bloomington, and is currently Assistant Professor in Painting + Drawing + Printmaking at the University of Washington School of Art + Art History + Design.

        Learn More

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        Oklahoma State University Museum of Art | 720 S. Husband St.Stillwater, OK, 74074

        • 7 Nov 2025
        • 9 Nov 2025
        • Via Zoom


        Cost:
        Free

        Eligibility: Oklahoma artists

        Age Requirement: 18+

        Location: Virtual

        Total Workshop Hours: 9 hours

        Homework Hours: 1 hour

        Workshop Size: 25 Artists, 3 Facilitators

        Materials Provided: Artist INC Express Workbook and Welcome Packet


        Workshop Dates & Times:

        Day 1: Friday, November 7, 2025 at 6:00pm – 9:00pm CST

        Day 2: Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 10:00am – 1:00pm CST

        Day 3: Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 12:00pm – 3:00pm CST


        Preferred Registration Deadline (to receive hard copy workshop materials via US mail): Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 5:00pm CDT

        Registration Deadline (digital workshop materials via email): Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 5:00pm CST

        Register Now


        DESCRIPTION:

        Artist INC Express helps artists, of any discipline, develop the building blocks for a thriving and enduring arts practice.

        Led by a team of experienced, working artists, this hands-on workshop helps artists like you address specific needs and challenges that you’ll face throughout your career. Through discussions, activities, and hands-on exercises, your artist-facilitators, and your new network of peer artists, will help you set goals for your practice, write about your work, and build a personal brand.

        Artist INC Express is a slimmed down, yet still highly active, version of the popular eight-week Artist INC Live program , which has been completed by more than 2,000 artists since 2009. Artist INC Express explores those same core concepts of how to build a lasting arts practice in a shorter, more flexible format, to help reach a broader audience of artists.

        If you sign on for Artist INC Express, you are asked to commit to the entire workshop, as exercises build on one another and participants develop deep relationships with their fellow artists over the sessions. Be ready to participate throughout in group discussions, hands-on exercises, and small group work.

        And just know, it’s not over when it’s over. Right away, Artist INC Express activates a network of artists in your community, leading to more peer-to-peer resource sharing, collaborations, and support long after the workshop concludes.


        SCHEDULE:

        Artist INC Express virtual workshops are divided into three, 3-hour sessions.

        Session 1 – Friday, November 7, 2025 at 6:00pm – 9:00pm CST

        What Works

        Success Inventory

        ADEP Analysis

        Session 2 – Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 10:00am – 1:00pm CST

        SMART Goal Setting

        Marketing

        Branding

        Elevator Speeches

        Building Long-Term Relationships

        Session 3 – Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 12:00pm – 3:00pm CST

        Artist’s Toolkit (bios, artist statements, resumes/CVs)

        Funding a Practice

        Artist INC Express Agenda (Virtual – 3 Days)


        ARTIST PEER FACILITATORS:

        All Artist INC Express workshops are facilitated by a team of experienced, working artists.


        REGISTRATION:

        All registrants must register individually. There is no application process or participation fee. Registrants must meet the eligibility requirements identified above. Participants who register by the preferred registration date will receive a welcome packet with a hard copy of the Artist INC Express Workbook via USPS mail. Participants who register after the preferred registration date will receive a digital copy of the Artist INC Express Workbook via email. Workshops fill quickly. More emails with additional details will be sent from M-AAA’s Artist Services email, artistservices@maaa.org. Please add the Artist Services email to your address book. Artist INC Express is brought to you in collaboration with the Carolyn Watson Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation.


        QUESTIONS?

        Please contact artistservices@maaa.org.


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        Mid-America Arts Alliance

        • 1 Apr 2026
        • 1 Jun 2026
        • Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition


        About THRIVE Grants:

        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.

        THRIVE Grants is a partnership with the Andy Warhol Foundation supporting our mission to grow and develop Oklahoma's visual arts community through education, promotion, connection, and funding.


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



      CONTACT US

      Phone: (405)879-2400

      Office Hours: Monday–Thursday, 9AM–5PM

      ADDRESS

      Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition

      1720 N. Shartel Ave. Suite B.

      Oklahoma City, OK 73103

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