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

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

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

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

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

 For more information contact: (210) 325-1451

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

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

Image: Jakian Parks, The Sanctified West

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

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

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

ON VIEW | Jan. 20 - May 16, 2026

RECEPTION | March 5, 2026 

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

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

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

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

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Submit by February 2nd, 2026 to have your work considered for consignment sale at Factory Obscura’s Bonus Track shop.

Factory Obscura is an Oklahoma City-based collaborative company creating and operating immersive, interactive multimedia experiences that awaken wonder, build community, and support artists.

Part of the full Factory Obscura experience includes the local artist made and collaboratively branded merchandise available inside our Bonus Track shop (both our online and brick and mortar). Most of the artist made items have been made exclusively by Factory Obscura artists and some local art friends. Now we are looking to expand our offerings to include more handmade/handcrafted and artist designed merchandise from LOCAL OKLAHOMA artists to sell within the MIX-TAPE Bonus Track shop-located in OKC.

Bonus Track carries a wide array of apparel, gifts, jewelry, accessories, stickers, patches, pins, housewares, art prints, and an eclectic selection of artist made items that fit the vibe of Factory Obscura experiences.

We are looking for ARTIST MADE and/or ARTIST DESIGNED items, specifically items that fit the vibe of our experiences, items that have a relationship to: MUSIC and/or musical genres, VIBRANT COLORS, POP CULTURE trends, items that have a NOSTALGIC VIBE, and items that relate to the MIX-TAPE EXPERIENCE and overall items that are unique.

Deadline to submit is February 2nd, 2026. Please read the full guidelines before submitting.

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This Opportunity 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
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Registration: $100 per student

Dates: Monday, March 23 & Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Capacity: 16 participants

This two-session workshop explores how strong photographic ideas are formed and translated into finished images. Led by Alex Eischeid, Uncanny Art House’s exhibiting artist for the month of March, the class focuses on concept-driven photography rather than technical instruction alone.

Session One: Concept Development (March 23)

The first session centers on shaping photographic ideas before picking up the camera. Participants will explore intention, narrative, symbolism, and visual planning, examining how conceptual decisions influence composition, lighting, and execution. Discussion and examples will guide students through building a clear creative framework for their work.

Session Two: Execution & Demonstration (March 25)

The second session focuses on translating a developed concept into a finished photograph. Participants will observe real-time setup, decision-making, and problem-solving as the image is created. After the workshop, attendees will receive access to a recorded edit of the final image, allowing them to revisit techniques and workflows at their own pace.

This workshop is ideal for photographers interested in strengthening their conceptual thinking and understanding how ideas evolve into cohesive visual work.

MEET THE INSTRUCTOR

Alex Eischeid is a conceptual photographer whose work investigates perception, constructed imagery, and creative process. As Uncanny Art House’s March exhibiting artist, Alex brings firsthand insight into how photographic ideas are developed, refined, and executed, offering participants a clear view into concept-driven photographic practice.

Register

ABOUT UNCANNY ART HOUSE

Uncanny Art House is an independent, artist-run gallery and creative space dedicated to fostering collaboration, supporting local artists, and promoting the visual arts. Located in the heart of Norman, Oklahoma, Uncanny Art House is a hub for creativity, community, and innovation.

For more information, follow us on Facebook or Instagram and stay updated on all our events and exhibitions.

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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!

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

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

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

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Registration: $200 per student

Capacity: 6 participants

All materials included

Registration covers all four sessions

This four-week painting series offers an immersive introduction to intuitive abstraction, guiding participants through the creation of one cohesive abstract painting shaped by presence, emotion, and embodied creativity. Open to all experience levels, the course prioritizes exploration and emotional translation over technical perfection.

Each session begins with a brief grounding meditation to settle the nervous system and establish a calm, supportive space for creative flow.

Week 1: Inspiration & Foundation

The opening session focuses on setting the energetic and creative groundwork for the series. Students will engage in meditation and reflective journaling to identify personal sources of inspiration, explore color mixing and emotional resonance, and begin their painting using intuitive movement and intention.

Weeks 2–4: Developing the Work

The remaining sessions guide students through deepening and completing the painting. Instruction supports layering, texture, contrast, and thoughtful decision-making while encouraging trust in the unfolding process. Emphasis remains on staying present, listening to the work, and allowing the image to evolve naturally over time.

This course is ideal for artists seeking a slower, more reflective approach to painting and those interested in integrating mindfulness into their creative practice.

MEET THE INSTRUCTOR

Carla Corley is an artist, astrologer, and intuitive creator whose work blends fine art, spiritual symbolism, and energetic intention. A graduate of Oklahoma City Community College with an Associate of Fine Arts, she has served as an Artist-in-Residence at the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics and Classen School of Advanced Studies. Her work centers on healing, empowerment, and personal transformation through art and handcrafted objects.

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ABOUT UNCANNY ART HOUSE

Uncanny Art House is an independent, artist-run gallery and creative space dedicated to fostering collaboration, supporting local artists, and promoting the visual arts. Located in the heart of Norman, Oklahoma, Uncanny Art House is a hub for creativity, community, and innovation.

For more information, follow us on Facebook or Instagram and stay updated on all our events and exhibitions.

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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!

Instructors Aditi and Dane Heins are a husband and wife muralist duo from Norman, Oklahoma. Over 8 weeks this spring, they’re spilling the beans on everything they know about murals at the Norman Firehouse Art Center. From pitching to pricing, and design to application, this all-encompassing course will have something for everyone. If you’re thinking about painting your first mural: this course is for you. If you’ve painted 20 murals, this course is also for you. Topics covered include but are not limited to: Mocking up your designs digitally, how to price your murals, best practices for painting a mural, recommended supply list, house paint vs spray paint pros and cons, job site safety/organization and vinyl mural design. Students will also participate in a group project where they collaborate on a design and paint a mural together.

Enrollment begins Feb 16, 2026. Class will be held every Saturday from 1-3pm over 8 weeks (March 28-May 16). Cost of class is $250, and most supplies are provided.

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This Opportunity is provided by Aditi Heins and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 444 S Flood Ave. Norman, Oklahoma, 73069
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The Hopper Prize is accepting submissions for $4,500 and $1,000 artist grants. For this open call, they have increased awards to $4,500. They will be providing 6 grants totaling $13,000 USD. 2 artists will each receive $4,500 and 4 artists will each receive $1,000. This is an international open call. All media is eligible. This open call provides you with a direct path to get your work in front of an international community of curators, artists, gallerists, and arts administrators. Additional exposure is available via a 30 artist shortlist, online journal, & Instagram currently reaching over 160k.

Apply

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

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

Embodied Painting Workshop with Artist and OVAC Member Liz Dueck

1-3pm, Saturday, March 21, 2026

Registration Required | $30, Materials included

Tune in to your body’s wisdom through the language of paint. In this Embodied

Painting workshop, we’ll move beyond technique to experience art as a form of

emotional regulation and self-expression. You’ll learn acrylic painting methods while

exploring how each brushstroke can reflect sensation, intuition, and release. Open to

all skill levels—just bring curiosity and presence. Materials included.

About the Exhibit, "A Year of Embodied Art" by Liz Dueck:

A documentation of her emotional states through painting and writing, Liz Dueck’s new work in "A Year of Embodied Art," gives the viewer a raw sequence of exploring the inside self vis à vis themes in nature. “I have come to understand my art practice as a spectrum, on one end is a literal approach to my physical surrounds that is research-based, site-specific learning about Oklahoma’s ecosystems and on the other end of the spectrum is the visibility of my emotional grounding in nature. Holding true to the belief that we are not separate to nature, it all lies under the same themes of exploration and connection with nature that has made up my creative practice.”

With self-imposed constraints on materials and her process, Dueck instead leads with emotion to explore Nature Expressionism in twelve paintings - “a consistent, genuine relationship with the Earth on a deep level with themes in nature have helped me understand themes within my own life - processing, accepting, and releasing hard things, because I see nature do it everyday.”

About the Artist: Liz Dueck is a Nature Artist, Art Educator, and Trail Guide whose work bridges painting, environmental art, and community connection. While oil painting is her primary medium, her practice expands into Land Art, natural materials, interactive sculpture, and collaborative outdoor experiences. Dueck’s style ranges from field-based research and depiction of Oklahoma’s eco-regions to an expressive, intuitive mode she calls Nature Expressionism, which translates the emotional resonance of place through bold gesture and layered textures. Dueck earned her BFA in Studio Art, Art Education Certification, and Art History minor from Oklahoma State University in 2017.

"A Year of Embodied Art"

by Liz Dueck

OPENING: 5-8pm, Saturday, March 7, 2026

Continues through Saturday, March 28

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

More info: linktr.ee/positivespacetulsa

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

nicole@positivespacetulsa.org

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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!

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

Eligibility & Mediums

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

• All mediums and disciplines are eligible.

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

• All works must be for sale if visual art.

Exhibition Format

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dates: February 24 - April 18, 2026

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

Location: OSU Museum of Art

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

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

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

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

CLASS SCHEDULE

APRIL 2 & 3

6PM - 9PM

This adult workshop spans two evenings and introduces participants to monotype printmaking using acrylic paint and gel plates. Students will create prints from magazine images and personal photographs while experimenting with mixed media, found objects, and collage techniques.

Over the two sessions, participants will build foundational gel plate printing skills and leave with multiple original prints, plus their own gel plate and brayer to continue working beyond the class.

Cost: $150 per student

Capacity: 12 participants

All materials included

Registration required

Enrollment deadline: March 29

MEET YOUR TEACHER

VC Torneden is a multidisciplinary artist working in painting, drawing, printmaking, and photography, with formal training from the University of New Orleans and Memphis College of Art. Their teaching emphasizes experimentation and playful process.

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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

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

ArtLab OKC is a therapeutic art group led by OVAC Member Sara Whitehead, LCSW a licensed mental health therapist and artist. ArtLab OKC is here to support local artists and creatives. Group participants explore their own individual and collective creativity, blockages to their work, and engage in mindful, trauma-informed therapeutic modalities to discover and express their highest creative potential. First class is FREE! 18+ only.

Group Dates: 2 April 2026 - 21 May 2026
Register now at: www.sarawhiteheadlcsw.com

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This Opportunity is provided by ArtLab OKC and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 1900 NW Expressway, Suite 860 Oklahoma City, OK, 73118

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Cost: $100 per student

Capacity: 20 participants

Registration required

Scholarship: 1 scholarship spot available (first come, first serve) send an e-mail to admin@uncannyarthouse.com to claim.

This workshop focuses on refining audio skills for video and podcast production. Participants will explore project organization, efficient editing workflows, dialogue cleanup, sound repair, and platform loudness standards.

The session includes structured instruction followed by extended Q&A, providing practical strategies to improve clarity, polish, and consistency across projects.

MEET YOUR TEACHER

Dr. Ioannis Andriotis is a composer and audio educator with over 20 years of experience in film scoring, media production, and higher education, offering students a grounded, technical approach to professional sound practices.

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!

The Howell Gallery is pleased to announce "Sailing into Spring," a solo exhibition of new mixed media paintings by OVAC Member, Suzanne Mears. The exhibition opens with an evening reception on Thursday, March 5th from 5 pm - 7 pm.

When the March winds blow, the sun gets brighter, and spring flowers start to emerge, it's the perfect time to present a show of new floral paintings. Mears brings a whimsical collection of colorful, joyful, and energetic works featuring spontaneous splashes of floral exuberance, textured layers, and a contemporary abstract approach.

The paintings, created on canvas, paper, and board, employ a rich variety of media including fluid acrylics, oil stick, alcohol inks, and pencil. Several pieces feature three to four coats of resin as a medium, adding luminous depth and dimension to the work.

For the past 25 years, Mears has concentrated primarily on fused glass, a demanding medium requiring mastery of precise firing techniques. While painting was always part of her creative practice, the technical demands of glass became a full-time pursuit. Her signature style—colorful, bold, and contemporary—has now found renewed expression in these paintings, which continue her exploration of joyous color and spontaneous mark-making.

Complementing the paintings are glass sculptures featuring cresting waves and sailboats, providing the inspiration for the exhibition's title and bridging Mears' established work in glass with her renewed focus on painting.

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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: 6432 North Western Avenue Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73116

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

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

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

Cost: $100 per student

Capacity: 20 participants

Registration required

Scholarship: 2 scholarship spots available (first come, first serve) send an e-mail to admin@uncannyarthouse.com to claim.

Sound Foundations for Musicians is designed for songwriters, bedroom composers, engineers, and bands who want to better understand how their recordings translate.

This workshop explores room acoustics, practical theory for gear selection, microphone types and placement, signal chains, and strategies for capturing a strong mix during the recording session. Participants will also examine mixing fundamentals, in depth dynamic processing (not just compressors), and modern loudness standards.

The session concludes with an open Q&A for practical problem-solving and project-specific questions.

MEET YOUR TEACHER

Dr. Ioannis Andriotis is a composer, audio artist, and educator with over 20 years of professional experience across classical music, film scoring, and media production. He has taught at the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University and brings a practical, real-world approach to sound and recording.

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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!

Local Artist and OVAC Member Liz Dueck Debuts New Work, "A Year of Embodied Art," Opening March 7 at Positive Space

A documentation of her emotional states through painting and writing, Liz Dueck’s new work in "A Year of Embodied Art" gives the viewer a raw sequence of exploring the inside self in regard to themes in nature. “I have come to understand my art practice as a spectrum, on one end is a literal approach to my physical surrounds that is research-based, site-specific learning about Oklahoma’s ecosystems and on the other end of the spectrum is the visibility of my emotional grounding in nature. Holding true to the belief that we are not separate to nature, it all lies under the same themes of exploration and connection with nature that has made up my creative practice.”

With self-imposed constraints on materials and her process, Dueck instead leads with emotion to explore Nature Expressionism in twelve paintings - “a consistent, genuine relationship with the Earth on a deep level with themes in nature have helped me understand themes within my own life - processing, accepting, and releasing hard things, because I see nature do it every day.”

About the Artist: Liz Dueck is a Nature Artist, Art Educator, and Trail Guide whose work bridges painting, environmental art, and community connection. While oil painting is her primary medium, her practice expands into Land Art, natural materials, interactive sculpture, and collaborative outdoor experiences. Dueck’s style ranges from field-based research and depiction of Oklahoma’s eco-regions to an expressive, intuitive mode she calls Nature Expressionism, which translates the emotional resonance of place through bold gesture and layered textures. Dueck earned her BFA in Studio Art, Art Education Certification, and Art History minor from Oklahoma State University in 2017.

"A Year of Embodied Art"
by Liz Dueck

OPENING 5-8pm, Saturday, March 7, 2026
THRU Saturday, March 28

PLUS:
Quiet Art Hours, 6-8pm, Thursdays
Artist Talk + Mindful Art Discussion, 1-3pm, Saturday, March 14
Embodied Painting Workshop, 1-3pm, Saturday, March 21
Gallery hours during the exhibit: Thurs, 6-8pm; Fri, 5-8pm; Sat, 12-5pm and by appointment.

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!

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

Featuring Guest Curator, KT Duffy

Application Deadline: April 20, 2026 at 11:59PM CT
This application is free and open to all Oklahoma residents.
Apply Now

What is Art Crit Night?
Art Crit Night is a free to attend art critique event featuring two local artists who present their work during a curator-led discussion. Artists, arts professionals, collectors, and anyone curious about joining the conversation can look forward to a relaxed evening of engaging discussion and mingling with art friends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This solo exhibition by Alex Eischeid explores a deeply personal journey toward self-acceptance and self-love through conceptual self-portraiture.

Drawing from lived experience, the work confronts the contradictions many women grow up within: being encouraged to embrace difference while simultaneously being punished when those differences fall outside acceptable norms. Using her own body and image, the artist examines expectations placed on women and the shame that often follows.

The photographs are intentionally uncomfortable. Tension, distortion, and vulnerability are present by design, using discomfort as a tool to prompt reflection. Viewers are invited to question their own responses and consider where those reactions originate.

Rather than offering resolution or perfection, the exhibition moves toward honesty. The work serves as both a personal reckoning and an invitation to examine how unrealistic standards shape identity, perception, and self-image, and how we might move, imperfectly, toward self-acceptance and self-love.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Alex Eischeid is an award-winning conceptual self-portrait photographer based in Norman, Oklahoma. Her work draws from her experiences as a woman and a mother, using the self-portrait as both subject and symbol to explore identity, expectation, vulnerability, and resilience.

Blending surreal elements with emotional realism, her images exist between the familiar and the imagined, creating narrative-driven scenes that invite introspection. In addition to her photographic practice, Alex is an educator who teaches both online and in person, focusing on conceptual photography, creative editing, lighting, and intentional storytelling.

HANDS ON WORKSHOP

During the exhibition, Alex will lead a two-day hands-on conceptual photography workshop. You can find here: https://tinyurl.com/3s7xk3kj

Day One focuses on defining conceptual photography and exploring the creative process, including finding inspiration, planning a shoot, color psychology, composition, and preparation for execution.

Day Two centers on lighting and photographing the image. Following the workshop, participants will receive access to a Dropbox folder containing a recorded edit of the final image to review at their own pace.

Additional details and registration information will be announced separately.

ABOUT UNCANNY ART HOUSE

Uncanny Art House is an independent, artist-run gallery and creative space dedicated to fostering collaboration, supporting local artists, and promoting the visual arts. Located in the heart of Norman, Oklahoma, Uncanny Art House is a hub for creativity, community, and innovation.

For more information, follow us on Facebook or Instagram and stay updated on all our events and exhibitions.

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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

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

"Under the Sea"

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

Apply today!

​Opening Show: April 18th 7-9PM

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

Show will run until May 10th

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

The address for this event is: 2816 N. Pennsylvania Ave.Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73107
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Giant Insects, plants, and flowers greet you as you enter this Fully-Immersive walk-through exhibit!

With fantastical larger-than life displays, video stations, and activity spots...KIDS of ALL ages / Families/ Groups / Ento-Enthusiasts will love this double Award-Winning indoor adventure by local Visual Artist Amber Andersen.

"The Grand Unseen" has "blossomed" into a robust added-feature exhibit that you will want to visit more than once. Tickets are $10 at the door.

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This project is supported by the THRIVE Grants, which is supported by the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition in partnership with the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.
The address for this event is: 816 Main Street Woodward, OK, 73801

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Camp Dates: June 1 – June 5, 2026

Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Cost: $200 per student

Capacity: 10 students

Pre-registration is required

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

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

Family Premiere

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

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

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INSTRUCTORS

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

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

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

ABOUT UNCANNY ART HOUSE

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

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

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