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

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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Life Figure Session open studio for visual artists, live model provided. Sometimes, the models are clothed. Please text 479-280-0298 or 405-882-9912 to RSVP (as this is a weekly drop-in session), or to confirm whether that week's session is suitable for those under 18.

Weekly Life Figure Sessions (Gestures) on Wednesdays, 7-9 pm; $15 per artist.

The 2nd Wednesday of every month is Long Pose, from 7-10 pm; $20 per artist.

Some supplies are provided for use.

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This Opportunity is provided by Udit Gorman and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 829 NW 4th Street Oklahoma City, OK, 73106

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Explore a monumental outdoor installation by Oklahoma City–based artists Denise Duong and Gabriel Friedman that transforms Campbell Art Park into a site of story, symbolism, and discovery. Conceived as a constellation of six sculptural forms, including a head, a hand, and four birdlike spheres, the work invites viewers to enter a world where order and chaos intertwine.

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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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We're excited to invite you to Yoga at the Museum, happening every Tuesday in July! ✨

These weekly sessions offer a perfect blend of art, mindfulness, and movement in a peaceful gallery setting. Led by Dr. Carol Bender.

Admission is free, you will only need to bring a yoga mat, comfortable clothes, and a willingness to relax.

Each session welcomes all levels, from first-timers to expert practitioners, adults only.

Spots are limited, so we encourage you to arrive early for the sessions. Doors open at 5:15 PM.

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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, 74074

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As part of Third Friday Downtown, the OSU Museum of Art will stay open late, inviting you to wind down your week with art.

Drop in for a hands-on activity or simply enjoy a relaxed stroll through the galleries. It’s a great way to kick off your evening downtown. Free and open to all!

Third Friday Downtown happens every third Friday of the month—come downtown to explore! Special events, businesses open late, and one-night-only specials are just some of the happenings you’ll find.

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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, 74074

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Experience Chris Ramsay: A World View, an intimate exhibition featuring three intricate globe-like sculptures by artist and educator Chris Ramsay. Filled with birds, insects, fruit, and found objects, these handcrafted works reward careful observation while exploring our relationship with nature, curiosity, and discovery.

The exhibition honors the lasting legacy of a beloved Oklahoma State University professor whose work continues to inspire.

ON VIEW | July 28 - November 21, 2026

RECEPTION | August 21, 2026, 5:00 PM

Learn More Here!

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This Event/Opportunity 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, 74074

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Every Tuesday| 11 AM – 4 PM

Join our student Museum Associates every Tuesday for free, informal 15–20 minute tours highlighting unique pieces of our exhibitions and stories from our collection.

No registration needed—just drop in and ask the front desk for a tour!

Open to all.

Learn More Here!

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This Event/Opportunity 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, 74074

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Every Thursday | 11 AM - 4 PM

Unleash your creativity at the OSU Museum of Art with "Drop-in & Draw," a free, weekly drawing session every Thursday.

Immerse yourself in our inspiring galleries, where pencils and paper are provided for you to sketch the wonders around you. Open to the entire Oklahoma community, from OSU students to Stillwater locals, this program is a perfect opportunity to relax, reflect, and nurture your inner artist through the simple, yet powerful medium of drawing.

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This Event/Opportunity 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, 74074

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The Hopper Prize is now accepting entries for $4,500 and $1,000 artist grants.

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 open call to visual artists age 18 and older. All visual media 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.

In addition to grants, 30 artists will be selected for a shortlist. Additional exposure is available via our online Journal as well as our Instagram feed, currently reaching an audience over 175k.

Submit your work here.

Deadline: November 17, 2026

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Experience free hands-on art activities designed to be inclusive of visitors of all ages and abilities, inspired by our exhibitions. ✂️

Enjoy "Storytime in the Museum" hosted by the Stillwater Public Library at 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM.

Activities are come-and-go, 11 AM – 2 PM.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Learn More Here!

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This Event/Opportunity 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, 74074

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Look Again: Encountering the Art of Otto Duecker features more than 100 extraordinary paintings celebrating the artist's six-decade career in hyperrealism. An Oklahoma State University alumnus, Duecker transforms everyday subjects into astonishing works of art, from lifelike portraits and trompe l'oeil paintings to floating fruit, clothing, handwritten notes, and his iconic Drifters series.

Using only traditional oil paint and brushes, he achieves remarkable illusions that challenge perception and reward careful observation. This retrospective invites visitors to slow down, look closer, and discover the extraordinary craftsmanship and wonder hidden within the ordinary.

ON VIEW | August 12 - January 23, 2027

RECEPTION | October 1, 2026, 5:00 PM

Learn More Here!

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This Event/Opportunity 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, 74074

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An exhibit of new mixed media work by artist Lauryl Eddlemon opens on First Friday, October 2 at Picasso Cafe in Oklahoma City's Paseo Arts District.

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This Event/Opportunity is provided by Lauryl Eddlemon Art and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 3009 Paseo, Oklahoma City, OK 73103

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FALL 2026 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS — Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (18) honorable mentions (9 in art and 9 in photo), will be featured on our platform and join a growing creative community of esteemed artists. Learn more and apply at https://innovateartistgrants.org

Innovate Grant awards:

+ 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Visual Artist

+ 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Photographer

+ 18 x Honorable Mentions

We've simplified the grant process, so that artists and photographers can focus their valuable time on making their innovative work. The work should speak for itself and our application reflects that.

Explore the work of 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: Tuesday, December 15, 2026 – Submit by 11:59PM Pacific Standard Time

Region: US & International

Awards: 2 x $1,800.00 USD Grants // 18 x Honorable Mentions

Learn More and Apply here!

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Artists ages 18-30 are invited to submit work for MOMENTUM 2027, the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition's (OVAC) interactive, multidisciplinary event celebrating its 26th year.

Awards:

Cash prizes may be selected for $400 Curator's Choice and $200 Emerging Curator Choice awards. Additionally, a $200 Viewer's Choice Award is voted by the audience during the event. Artists selected for awards will be notified during the event.

Featuring Guest Curator, Anna Smist! 

Application Deadline: Jan 6, 2027

APPLY NOW

The 25th Annual MOMENTUM exhibition, happening on March 27–28, 2026 at The Yale Theater in Calle Dos Cinco, is a dynamic exhibition shining a spotlight on the innovative talent of young artists. The exhibition illuminates the creativity of visual artists ages 30 and under from across Oklahoma, providing a captivating glimpse into the state’s vibrant and diverse art scene while providing mentorship and skill-building.

The Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition seeks project proposals from Oklahoma artists ages 18-30 for MOMENTUM's 26th Anniversary in March! 

Three MOMENTUM Spotlight Artists will be selected to receive curatorial guidance to create a new project or body of work that debuts at MOMENTUM. Spotlight Artists will receive a $1,000 stipend for the creation of their projects.

Artist Awards:

Cash prizes may be selected for $400 Curator's Choice and $200 Emerging Curator's Choice awards. Additionally, a $200 Viewer's Choice Award is voted by the audience during the event. Artists selected for awards will be notified during the event. 

Featuring Guest Curator Anna Smist

Application Deadline: Nov 15, 2026 

APPLY HERE!

The 26th Annual MOMENTUM exhibition, happening on March 27, 2027 at The Yale Theater in Calle Dos Cinco, is a dynamic exhibition shining a spotlight on the innovative talent of young artists. The exhibition illuminates the creativity of visual artists ages 30 and under from across Oklahoma, providing a captivating glimpse into the state's vibrant and diverse art scene while providing mentorship and skill-building.

Join OVAC in celebrating the 26th anniversary of MOMENTUM, showcasing and supporting young artistic talent across Oklahoma. As a volunteer Committee Member, you will play an essential role in carrying MOMENTUM's legacy forward by creating a dynamic and inspiring experience for artists and audiences alike, while engaging in professional development experiences to advance your own career goals.

And YES, you can apply to be an artist AND a committee member!

Application Deadline: November 15, 2026

First Committee Meeting: December 10, 2026

Committee Guidelines

APPLY HERE!

Calling Home began as a series of photographs documenting the last time Allison visited the house where she and her little sister grew up, a home that had also held her mother and two aunts years before them. After the sale of the house and her immediate family’s move across the country while she remained in Oklahoma, Allison found herself questioning what home meant to her: was it a place or the people who made up that space?

Using photo albums and dirt from these physical spaces, Calling Home explores the ways home can exist simultaneously as a physical place, a collection of memories, and a connection to the people and land we carry with us. 

Learn More Here!

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This Event/Opportunity is provided by Allison Stacey and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 122 E Main St., Norman, OK 73069

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Farm Studio International Artist Residency is located in a rural community in India. Residents stay and create in a quiet art centre and beautiful environment where they can develop their artwork free from accustomed distractions. Farm Studio residency provides three types of working spaces where artists can explore their art and ideas in the rural Rajasthani environment; at the Farm Studio indoor studios, the outdoor desert and farm environments, and in Andore Village. Relationships form between the artists coming from different countries and varied social, cultural, and artistic backgrounds. Many exciting exchanges and dialogues among artists take place, including scheduled artist talks, presentations, works in progress showings, final exhibitions, etc. Farm Studio also promotes and celebrates the local community’s artistic and cultural identity while also introducing art and culture of others’ (Indian and International guests) back to the community. This intercultural exchange broadens everyone’s experiences and fosters art appreciation.

Artists of all disciplines creating in any media are welcome to apply: dance, theatre, music, sound, performance art, writing, painting, drawing, printmaking, textiles, culinary, photography, video/film, animation, architecture, sculpture (any material), ceramics, pottery, mixed-media / multi-media, interdisciplinary, installation, and other new/alternative media. Researchers, curators, and art critics are also welcome to apply. Open to emerging and established artists.

Residency Timings:

October 3-28, 2027

November 3-28, 2027

December 3-28, 2027

READ FAQ HERE

Residency Fee includes:

Accommodation

Meals (vegetarian breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Chai (anytime, on request)

Studio spaces

Exhibition opportunity

Invitation letter

Local sight-seeing

Work tables

Basic tools

24 hr staff on site

Accommodation consists of:

Private hut or private room with bed and bedding, table, stool/chair, open landscape, electricity, and shared (private) bathrooms.

Application criteria:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, artists will be selected subject to motivation, work sample, and availability.

If accepted:

Applicants will be notified by email. A non-refundable deposit will be required to hold the applicant’s spot. An official invitation letter can be sent upon request of the applicant.

Artist responsible for:

Residency Fee

Personal art materials

Travel costs

Visa

Insurance

Artists are responsible for travel, visa, materials, entertainment, food costs outside of the residency, and insurance.

Artists should arrange their own insurance to cover any possible accident, loss or damage (including but not limited to health insurance and general liability insurance) during their stay in India. Farm Studio will not be liable for any loss, theft or damage and provides no insurance covering any work, equipment or materials belonging to any user.

Please read all the details carefully before applying.

Application Deadline : 15 November, 2026

Learn More and Apply Here!

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Calling for Oklahoma Artists to submit Handmade Holiday Decor, Ornaments, and Art for our Holiday Group Art Show. Show your work alongside other Oklahoma Artists in a community setting.

Deadline to apply is November 15th at 11:59pm.

Opening Art Show will be held on November 21st from 7-9pm

Learn More and Apply Here!

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This Event/Opportunity 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, OK 73107

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The City of Tulsa’s Arts Commission, Tulsa Zoo, and City Architectural Building Services (CABS) are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for artists to submit qualifications for a public art sculpture to be located within the William S Smith African Wilds Exhibit at the Tulsa Zoo!

This sculpture shall be the literal pride of the Tulsa Zoo, depicting five (5) African lions: an adult male, an adult female, a juvenile, and a pair of cubs as a 360-degree sculpture piece.

The City of Tulsa welcomes individual artists and teams of artists to submit for this project. The awarded artist(s) shall work with the Steering Committee in both the design and implementation phases.

Three (3) pre-submittal calls have been scheduled for:

• Conference Call #1: November 10, 2026 @ 10:00A – 11:00A CST

• Conference Call #2: November 12, 2026 @ 08:30A – 9:30A CST

• Conference Call #3: November 13, 2026 @ 10:00A – 11:00A CST

• Emailed Questions Deadline: November 16, 2026 @ 5:00P CST

• Submission Deadline: December 03, 2026 @ 5:00P CST

Attendance of at least ONE (1) Conference Call shall be mandatory to have your submission considered. Artists may attend all three (3).

Please register via email request for the intended date to the Point of Contact (Stuart Harper @ arts@cityoftulsa.org) at least 48 hours in advance of the respective Conference Call.

Please find our Call to Artists package inside our Submittable application link.

Learn More and Apply Here!

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Our Grants for Artists Professional Basics Grant application opens on November 1st with an application deadline of January 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-Temoshok, at ariana@ovac-ok.org

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Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC)

Our Grants for Artists Education Assistance Grant application opens on November 1st with an application deadline of January 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-Temoshok, at ariana@ovac-ok.org

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“Beyond Words” is on view through January 29th, 2027 and opens with an artist reception on Thursday, November 5th from 5 PM to 7 PM at BancFirst Tower Underground Gallery at 100 N. Broadway Ave. OKC, OK. 73102. Junkin is best known for figurative and abstract paintings defined by a looseness of expression, line, and color. Her abstracts begin with a movement of line rather than a preconceived plan, a process she compares to starting a jigsaw puzzle: “intriguing, exciting, frustrating and with some successes along the way.” Her figures are just as loose, often painted without facial features so that each carries a kind of universal gaze. Color, whether faded or bold, cool or warm, textured or luminous, sits at the center of both.

“In my studio, anything that can make a mark is fair game,” Junkin says. Her tools range from pencils and kitchen utensils to sticks from a pine forest and shells from the beach, and her elegant Japanese brushes to hardware-store finds. She builds the surface in layers, veiling areas and adding shapes and lines until the composition gains history and depth, often adding collage (words, scraps of paper, fragments of earlier paintings) as details emerge.

Junkin came to painting midlife by way of a recurring dream in which she wandered her house and found an unfamiliar room. A dream interpretation book read it as the sign of “a quiet spirit waiting to be developed,” and she followed it with restless determination: painting daily, taking classes and workshops, studying with a range of artists, building a library around favorites such as Matisse, Joan Mitchell, Fechin, and Diebenkorn, and visiting museums in London, Amsterdam, Belgium, Istanbul, and across the United States. Emotion, history, weather, and the landscape of her home in the heart of the country all shape the work. “Painting is my way of expressing a love for life that is even better than a dream,” she says.

Learn More Here!

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This Event/Opportunity is provided by Howell Gallery and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 100 N. Broadway Ave., OKC, OK 73102

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Come view “Pieces & Poems” the newest series from emerging artist Sara Whitehead. This exhibition invites viewers to reconnect with the dissociated parts of themselves by pairing each art piece with a companion poem that is often displayed in a sculptural way. As visitors move through the exhibition, they are welcomed by familiar themes of togetherness & longing while they are asked to reconcile the opposing themes of hypocrisy & pain. My work embodies this theme of reconciling opposites by intertwining painting & poetry, distilling my complex & ephemeral subjects into simple forms & phrases. Opening Reception at the Paseo Arts & Creativity Center during Paseo’s First Friday Gallery Walk on November 6th, 6-9pm.

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The address for this event is: 3024 Paseo, OKC, OK 73103

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The Oklahoma City Museum of Art (OKCMOA) is proud to continue its Military Appreciation Weekends in collaboration with the United Service Organizations (USO) this November.

This weekend-long event aligns with OKCMOA’s mission “to enrich lives through the visual arts” with the USO’s mission “to strengthen the well-being of the people serving in America’s military and their families,” providing days where service members, veterans, and their families can experience all the Museum has to offer free of charge.

“The USO is immensely grateful to the partnership of the Oklahoma City Museum of Art in support of our nation’s military service members and their families. With the unwavering support of patriotic communities and companies, like the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, the USO can deliver impactful programs and services designed to strengthen the well-being of our military community – completely free of charge,” said Jennifer Waters, Area Director, USO Oklahoma. “The USO and Oklahoma City Museum of Art are making a profound and lasting impact on the lives of the people serving and their families, ensuring they receive the appreciation they deserve.”

Programming for the fall weekend can be found below. Full details for the remaining programs—in February and April—will be published at a later date.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7

Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Card-Making Station

10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Open to the public

As part of our commitment to fostering a sense of community, visitors to the Museum will have the meaningful opportunity to create “thank you for your service” cards. These heartfelt messages will be sent to our brave service members who are deployed overseas, allowing our visitors to contribute to their well-being and show their support directly.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8

Open from 12 to 5 p.m.

Drop-In Art in Founders’ Hall

12-3 pm | Open to the public

As part of our commitment to fostering a sense of community, visitors to the Museum will have the meaningful opportunity to create “thank you for your service” cards. These heartfelt messages will be sent to our brave service members who are deployed overseas, allowing our visitors to contribute to their well-being and show their support directly.

Storytime in the Galleries

1-3 pm | Open to the public

Listen to a story and explore the art on view in the galleries.

This Military Appreciation Weekend is generously presented by Boeing. Additional support is provided by Frank D. Hill and Virginia A. Meade. For more information, including ways to help support this important initiative, please visit okcmoa.com or contact OKCMOA’s Co-Interim Director and Director of Education and Visitor Experience Bryon Chambers at bchambers@okcmoa.com or Director of Institutional Advancement Jillian Coker at jcoker@okcmoa.com.

Learn More Here!

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This Event/Opportunity is provided by Oklahoma City Museum of Art and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 415 Couch Dr., OKC, OK 73102

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Four Mothers Collective presents "Brave: The Strength of Soft Masculinity," curated by Hank Cooper, Opening Saturday, November 7 at Positive Space

"Brave: The Strength of Soft Masculinity," presented by Four Mothers Collective and curated by Hank Cooper, is a call to disarm the Western “manosphere.” In a time of intensified patriarchal power and violence, how might soft masculinity be understood through the lens of tribal matrilineal societies? Among many Southeastern tribal nations now residing in Oklahoma, masculinity can be understood through one’s spiritual responsibility to serve and sustain the greater community. The works in this exhibition illuminate forms of soft masculinity that disrupt Western ideals of hypermasculinity and cis-heteronormativity by centering vulnerability and emotion, shared roles and queerness, and the complex relationship between nature and nurture social behavior.

Exhibit Artists: Wanageeska Williams, Britteny Cuevas, Rhiannon Schubert, Nathalie Standingcloud, Okcate Smith McCommas, Alex DeRoin, Carmen Selam, Santee Sioux McKay || Wičaḣpi Či’kala, Carmen Marie Richardville-Cummings, Bishop Denny, Jessie Haase, Marina Staubus, Jaime Misenheimer, Bradley Dry and June Carpenter.

About the Curator: Hank Cooper is a queer citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma and a graduate of Haskell Indian Nations University and the University of Washington’s Museology program. Their curatorial experience includes the National Museum of the American Indian, Peabody Essex Museum, Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, Henry Art Gallery, Museum of Contemporary Native Art, and SITE Santa Fe. Hank’s practice is grounded in social justice, community, and creating space for voices too often overlooked. As a queer Indigenous person, they are particularly passionate about supporting queer Indigenous artists and expanding representation within museum spaces.

Four Mothers Collective is an Indigenous women-led art collective dedicated to uplifting Indigenous artists, creative workers, and culture bearers based in the Mvskoke Nation. Our work centers reciprocal care, community collaboration, and cultural sovereignty, creating space for Indigenous art and storytelling to thrive.

"Brave: The Strength of Soft Masculinity"

Presented by Four Mothers Collective

Curated by Hank Cooper

OPENING 5-9pm, Saturday, November 7, 2026

THRU Saturday, December 12

+ BRAVE Open Mic + Community Nite with an Artist Talk, Dance Demo, Spoken Word and Community Meal, 6-8:30pm, Saturday, November 21

+ BRAVE Makers Market, 12-4pm, Saturday, November 28

More info: linktr.ee/positivespacetulsa

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

Contact: Nicole Finley, Founder/Director/Curator - Positive Space Tulsa
nicole@positivespacetulsa.org

Learn More Here!

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This Event/Opportunity 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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