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 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 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

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

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.

Register

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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!

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.

Register

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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!

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/

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This Event is provided by 108|Contemporary and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 108 E Reconciliation Wy, Tulsa, OK 74103

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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.

Apply Now

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 at BancFirst Tower Underground, 100 North Broadway Avenue.

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."

In recent years, Johnson has turned his attention to a series of photorealist works, finding in them a new set of challenges and a fresh perspective on his lifelong passion. The exhibition brings together paintings from both bodies of work, showcasing the range of an artist who describes his practice simply: "I live to paint and paint to live."

The exhibition remains on view through July 2026.

Learn More

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This Event 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. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73102

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The OSU Museum of Art invites you to explore “Rambling and Meandering,” an exhibition opening April 28. As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this show offers a moment to reflect on ideas of freedom, movement and self‑determination.

Learn more at https://museum.okstate.edu/art/rambling-and-meandering

Learn more

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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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You're invited to contribute to this international participatory artwork by adding your own memories to the archive.

A PEOPLE'S MUSEUM: Free Drawing Workshop

1-3pm, Saturday, May 9, 2026

Positive Space Tulsa, 1324 East 3rd Street

FREE / Supplies provided / All Ages
Register

"A People’s Museum" is a socially engaged artwork by AK/OK that brings people together in the creation of an archive, telling the stories of everyday LGBTQ2S+ people. The public is invited to a free drawing workshop to contribute to this project. The resulting collection of drawings and stories will be published in an artist’s book, as an homage to the LGBTQ2S+ people we collectively remember, whose stories have largely been untold. Make LGBTQ2S+ history with us!

In conjunction with the exhibition, "A People's Museum," by AK/OK

A PEOPLE'S MUSEUM, by AK/OK

OPENING 5-8pm, Saturday, May 2, 2026 Through Saturday, May 30

About the Exhibition: "A People’s Museum" of LGBTQ2S+ History is a living archive of hand-drawn portraits and personal stories, created by people from across the US and internationally. To date, hundreds of people from more than a dozen cities have contributed to this intergenerational and intersectional project, which stands as a tribute to the LGBTQ2S+ people we collectively remember from our everyday lives, whose stories have largely remained untold. During the exhibition, the public will be invited to contribute to this international participatory artwork by adding their own memories to the archive. Make LGBTQ2S+ history with us!

About the Artists: AK/OK is an art & design collective whose research-based artwork invites public engagement with queer and feminist histories, archives, and contemporary culture. They have presented their work at venues including the Bishopsgate Institute (London), the Brooklyn Museum, Central Saint Martins (London), Brown University and RISD (Providence); and have exhibited at the Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts (New York), SOMA (Mexico City), San Francisco State University, and Fernwey Gallery (Chicago). They have been artists in residence at the Santa Fe Art Institute, the Vermont Studio Center, ACRE, and the Institute of Contemporary Art at the Maine College of Art. Their artist’s books are distributed by Printed Matter, and their work is housed in the collections of Aeromoto Library (Mexico City), the Allen Ginsberg Estate (New York), the Butler Library at Columbia University (New York), the GLBT Historical Society (San Francisco), and the National Design Archives (Denver).

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

More info: linktr.ee/positivespacetulsa

Contact: Nicole Finley, Founder/Director/Curator - Positive Space Tulsa

nicole@positivespacetulsa.org

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.

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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

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

The 2026 12×12 Art Fundraiser, will take place on October 3rd at the Dunlap Codding, featuring an eclectic fusion of works created by 175 Oklahoma artists available for purchase through an online auction, lite bites, drinks, live music, and art activities, 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.

Selected artists will create unique works within the dimensions of 12" x 12”, and may choose to donate a portion of their sales to OVAC at 25%, 50%, or 100% of the total sale value. Artists who sold work last year will be personally invited to participate in this year’s event.

Apply Now

The Timeline
Jun 5: Artist applications close
Jul 6: Artists notified
Aug 17–21: Tulsa Artwork Drop-Off Window
Sep 8-11: OKC Artwork Drop-Off Window
Oct 3: 12x12 Art Fundraiser event at Dunlap Codding

Applications are NOW OPEN for 12x12 Art Fundraiser Committee Members!

The 12×12 Art Fundraiser, taking place on October 3rd at Dunlap Codding, 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 make a positive impact in their communities.

By serving on the 12x12 committee, you’re not just helping OVAC—you’re also contributing to its success and impacting artists and the broader arts community while networking and engaging in professional development experiences for your own career goals!

The Timeline
Jun 5: Committee applications close
Jun 7: Committee applicants notified
Jun 11: First Committee meeting (In-Person at Dunlap Codding)
Oct 3: 12x12 Art Fundraiser event at Dunlap Codding

Apply

Questions? Reach out to Community Relations Director Fernando Calvillo, at Fernando@Ovac-Ok.Org or call (405) 879-2400 Ex. 1.

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This is a program of the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC)
Event Location: 609 W Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

This grant application is open to visual artists who have a project or exhibition scheduled within 12 months of the application closing date in Oklahoma, Guthrie, or Logan counties.

The grant, which provides up to $750 per recipient, is intended to assist artists with expenses such as materials, venue rental, and other exhibition-related costs.

Applicants must complete the form accurately and provide all required information to be considered. All submissions will be considered by a committee.

Apply Now

Awardee Requirements:

Grant recipients will be required to present their project to OKC Midtown Rotary during one of our weekly meetings, held on Tuesdays at 6:00 PM at McNellie’s Pub in Oklahoma City.

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This Opportunity is provided by OKC Midtown Rotary and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).

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

"A People’s Museum" International Archive of LGBTQ2S+ History Opening at Positive Space May 2

"A People’s Museum" of LGBTQ2S+ History is a living archive of hand-drawn portraits and personal stories, created by people from across the US and internationally. To date, hundreds of people from more than a dozen cities have contributed to this intergenerational and intersectional project, which stands as a tribute to the LGBTQ2S+ people we collectively remember from our everyday lives, whose stories have largely remained untold. During the exhibition, the public will be invited to contribute to this international participatory artwork by adding their own memories to the archive. Make LGBTQ2S+ history with us!

About the Artists: Tulsa-based AK/OK is an art & design collective whose research-based artwork invites public engagement with queer and feminist histories, archives, and contemporary culture. They have presented their work at venues including the Bishopsgate Institute (London), the Brooklyn Museum, Central Saint Martins (London), Brown University and RISD (Providence); and have exhibited at the Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts (New York), SOMA (Mexico City), San Francisco State University, and Fernwey Gallery (Chicago). They have been artists in residence at the Santa Fe Art Institute, the Vermont Studio Center, ACRE, and the Institute of Contemporary Art at the Maine College of Art. Their artist’s books are distributed by Printed Matter, and their work is housed in the collections of Aeromoto Library (Mexico City), the Allen Ginsberg Estate (New York), the Butler Library at Columbia University (New York), the GLBT Historical Society (San Francisco), and the National Design Archives (Denver).

"A People’s Museum," by AK/OK
OPENING 5-8pm, Saturday, May 2, 2026 Through Saturday, May 30
PLUS: Free Drawing Workshop, 1-3pm, Saturday, May 9
FREE / Supplies provided / All Ages

More info + Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987709099424?aff=oddtdtcreator
Gallery hours during the exhibit: TH 6-8pm + FR 5-8pm + SA 12-5pm + BY APPT
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.

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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

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

OVAC Member and Visual Artist Udit Harper Gorman presents her first solo exhibition in Surface Tension. For Udit, Surface Tension is the constant negotiation between our internal depth and the faces we present to the world.

On view by appointment only. Contact Udit Harper Gorman to schedule a viewing at UditsArtery@Gmail.Com

Learn More

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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

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

VisionMakers is 108|Contemporary’s signature-juried biennial exhibition for contemporary fine craft-based artists in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, and Texas. On view December 4, 2026 – January 23, 2027, this exhibition showcases work that bridges cutting-edge concepts and traditional skills. With an internationally recognized juror and cash awards, VisionMakers2026 will be displayed in the architecturally stunning 108|Contemporary gallery in the heart of the Tulsa Arts District. This year the exhibition will be juried by Stefanie Kirkland, Windgate Foundation Curator of Contemporary Craft the Arkansas Museum of Fine Art.

Call for entries: May 1, 2026 through August 1, 2026 by midnight

Exhibition dates: December 4, 2026 - January 23, 2027

More information can be found at https://108contemporary.org/event/visionmakers2026-call-for-entries/

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This Event is provided by 108|Contemporary and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 108 E Reconciliation Wy, Tulsa, OK 74103

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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.

Learn More

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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

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

On the Edge: The Abstract World of Frederick Hammersley traces the artist’s pursuit of abstraction across spontaneous compositions, geometric designs, and works that sought to break from tradition. Frederick Hammersley (1919–2009) is recognized as a key figure in the mid-century Hard-edge movement—a style defined by precise geometric compositions and a strong focus on the relationship between color and form, marked by sharp edges and clearly defined shapes. This exhibition features more than 45 paintings and drawings from the Hugon Collection, offering a unique glimpse into Hammersley’s distinctive style and artistic process.

On the Edge: The Abstract World of Frederick Hammersley is organized by the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art and supported by the Hugon Family and generous donors to the museum’s endowment.
Image: Frederick Hammersley, Out of the Blue (#7), 1994, oil on linen. The Hugon Collection.

Included with museum admission. Free for children and teens, 17 and under. General admission for adults is $12.

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This Event is provided by Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 555 Elm Ave. Norman, OK 73019

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Opening: Second Friday, May 8, 5-8pm

Closing: May 29, 5-8pm

Gallery hours after opening: Thursdays 5-8pm, Saturdays 1-5pm

This exhibit blends the abstract sculptures that are inspired by Scholar Stones, and paintings which invite the viewer to contemplate the changing seasons of the creek, hay fields and forests and life.

Featuring OVAC Member Margaret Aycock

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This Event is provided by Margaret Aycock and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 314 South Kenosha Tulsa, OK, 74120

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Uncanny Art Hang is a monthly creative meetup designed to offer artists and creatives a reliable space to connect, make, and recharge. Born from the collaborative spirit of Art Soup, the focus is on showing up, sharing space, and supporting one another rather than following a formal program.

You’re welcome to join in person at the gallery or virtually through our Discord channel, making this a flexible, accessible way to spend time with the creative community.

Join virtually through the Discord.

Bring a project, a sketchbook, or just yourself. Whether you’re actively working, talking through ideas, or quietly co-creating alongside others, the evening is open and low-pressure.

Schedule

6:00 PM – Doors Open

Settle in and reconnect with familiar faces or meet new ones.

6:30 PM – Open Co-working

Work solo or collaboratively, exchange ideas, and enjoy the shared creative energy—both in the gallery and online.

9:00 PM – Wrap-Up

Wind down with informal reflections and leave with new connections and momentum.

Learn More

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This Event 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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Join Oklahoma Contemporary for the opening of Oklahoma City–based artists Denise Duong and Gabriel Friedman's Formless Matter and Its Devastating Gestures. Comprised of six sculptural forms, including a head, a hand, and four birdlike spheres, this monumental outdoor work invites viewers into a world where order and chaos intertwine.

Guests are invited to explore the installation and enjoy a private reception featuring drinks, light refreshments, and the opportunity to connect with fellow arts supporters.

Learn More

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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

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

Moist Battle is back for a little Summer Lovin’ to put the “wet” in wet hot summer! These sexy super soakers are ready to battle it out for our coveted Moist Battle crown! Come unleash your inner lustful goblins in a healthy and consensual environment at the beautiful Mycelium Gallery in OKC!

Your Moisteners: Will Davis, Megan Grace, Wampus Reynolds, Amanda Kerri, David Stewart and Kalen Reece!

Your Celebrity Judges: Cam Hunter, Indya Naomi and The Frightful Femme!

Learn More

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This Event is provided by The Martin Duprass 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 Radiant Healing Arts Center summer art exhibition opens on Friday, May 29th at 6:30pm and this one is specifically curated for our radiant volunteers, practitioners, class facilitators and board members. Our Radiant community has so many creative souls that we wanted to host an art event specifically dedicated to them!

The opening reception is a come-and-go event where you can view the artwork, enjoy light drinks and snacks, listen to the artist(s) talk about their work, enjoy a live poetry making station facilitated by Bee and enjoy the featured artwork of OVAC Members Lauren Schlepp, Britny Cordera accompanying Shoena Harris and Tosha Andres.

Learn More

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This Event is provided by Radiant Healing Arts Coalition and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 6051 N Brookline Ave, Suite 108 OKC, OK, 73112

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THRIVE Project, Silver Memory: Contemporary Sauk Metalsmithing explores memory evocation through reconnection to ancestral objects and the act of creation. Inspired by Sauk metal objects and jewelry at the National Museum of the American Indian, this body of work draws from a stylistic history of Sauk design from the Great Lakes region to Oklahoma. These contemporary works are presented in a setting familiarity in hopes of reflection and understanding of the Sauk visual language across mediums.

Silver Memory: Contemporary Sauk Metalsmithing is part of a larger conversation of revitalization of material culture and accompanying histories in the Sauk community by Janae Grass. Previous projects include IHKWÊWA: Sac and Fox Women’s Continuance and a series of beaded bags exploring the visual language of beadwork forms.

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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. All projects occur across the state of Oklahoma and are open and accessible to the public.

The address for this event is: 328 E. 1st St. Tulsa, OK, 74120

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

THE FUTURE IS COLLABORATIVE, AND THE FUTURE IS NOW.

The Future of Sound Sessions encourages local musicians to collaborate with artists of other disciplines to create a show like no other.

Doors open at 8:00 PM / Show begins at 8:30 PM

FEATURED ARTISTS
9:25 - 10:05
Gregory II (Hip Hop) Collabrating with Gabrielle G (Poetry)

8:30 - 9:10 Taylor DeneeN (Soul/R&B) Collaborating With STAR Baby Heaven (Whimsical Fiber art)
Future of Sound Sessions Tickets are SEPARATE from Mix-Tape tickets.
$15 in Advance / $17 Day of ShowThis performance is ALL AGES.
Mix-Tape Members get in FREE!

Get Tickets

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This Event is provided by Factory Obscura and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 25 NW 9th St. Oklahoma City, OK, 73102

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

Opening Reception: June 4, 2026 | 5–8pm
OVAC Awards Ceremony: TBA

Artist Panel: July 11, 2026 | 10am

Exhibition Dates: June 2–August 1, 2026

RSVP

The Exhibition:
The OVAC Members Show features a stunning array of 2D and 3D artworks that celebrated the vibrant artistic community across the state. Visitors are captivated by the diverse range of mediums and the remarkable artistic talent representing both bustling cities and rural towns. Each artist’s unique expression conveyed compelling stories of family, belonging, history, and more.

The Artists:
To be announced

The Artist Panel:
To be announced

Opening Reception: June 4, 2026 | 5:30–7:30pm

Artist Panel: July 11, 2026 | 10am

• OVAC Awards Ceremony: 6pm

Exhibition Dates: June 2–August 1, 2026

The Exhibition:
The OVAC Members Show features a stunning array of 2D and 3D artworks that celebrated the vibrant artistic community across the state. Visitors are captivated by the diverse range of mediums and the remarkable artistic talent representing both bustling cities and rural towns. Each artist’s unique expression conveys compelling stories of family, belonging, history, and more.

The Artists:
To be announced

The Artist Panel:
To be announced

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Oklahoma Hall of Fame | Gaylord-Pickens Museum | 1400 Classen Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73106