Marvin's Place hosts live music on Friday nights from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. It is an acoustic Listening Room atmosphere. Performers include singer/songwriters, pianists, violinists, mandolin players, etc. Wine, beer and snacks are available for purchase.
Marvin's Place | 103 W Main St, Ardmore, OK 73401

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

MOMENTUM 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.

Performance work, film, installation, 2D and 3D works are all encouraged. Featuring Guest Curator, Narciso Argüelles!

Application Deadline: Jan 4, 2025

Apply Now!

ART EXHIBITION | Shadows and Light: The Photography of Brett WestonON VIEW | October 29, 2024 - February 1, 2025

Brett Weston (American, 1911-1993), a 20th century American photographer, was a master of high contrast and abstract imagery. His seven-decade practice was clearly defined by his manipulation of shapes, textures, and tones that unify figures with their surrounding spaces, to create an effect where all things appear to be of the same but polarizing substance. Shadows and Light: The Photography of Brett Weston is an exhibition that explores Weston’s unique techniques, which have both captivates and puzzles viewers, cementing his status as one of the greatest American photographic artists.

Funding for the 2024/25 season of exhibitions and programs is provided by Riccarda de Eccher & Bill Goldston, and the OSU Museum of Art Advocates.

ABOUT THE MUSEUM
OSU Museum of Art is located in downtown Stillwater at 720 S. Husband Street.
Open from 11 AM - 4 PM, Tuesday - Saturday, admission is always free.

Note: The museum will be closed for the following holiday periods:
- Fall Break | November 25 - November 30, 2024
- Winter Break | December 21, 2024 - January 4, 2025

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

Are you an autistic media-maker? Do you know an autistic media-maker? Submit now to the Marvels of Media Festival!

Museum of the Moving Image's Marvels of Media Festival is part of the Marvels of Media initiative, which showcases, celebrates, and supports autistic media makers of all ages and skill sets. This festival is an opportunity to recognize the outstanding and creative media work of autistic media-makers through film screenings and in-depth panel discussions.

Marvels of Media Festival provides the opportunity to:
· Present your work to industry professionals, colleagues and the general public
· Meet and network with a community of autistic media-makers
· Participate in workshops, exhibits, screenings, and/or learn from other industry professionals

The fourth annual Marvels of Media Festival will take place March 27 to March 29, 2025. Anyone interested can learn more and submit their media work through our application form. If you need help with the application, have access requests or have questions, please email: studio@movingimage.org

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Museum of the Moving Image | 36-01 35th Ave, Queens, NY 11106

Archive of Loneliness (AoL) is a project focused on empowering queer Oklahomans who are isolated from their communities because of barriers like poverty, disability, rural isolation, discrimination, etc. By uplifting isolated queer creators, we can start to build and strengthen spaces for queer people in this state. Most of you have received an email about this already, but it was too long and difficult to navigate.

There are two different parts of AoL: The Zine, and The Network.  

The Zine has slots for 14 artists, who will be determined by an application process (detailed in the folder linked below). These artists will pair up and collaborate on new works, which will be published in the Zine next June. They will also help us plan release parties, which will feature performances and roundtable discussions between themselves and other guests like therapists, activists, legal experts, etc. It’s been made possible through a THRIVE Grant provided by OVAC.

The Network is a non-hierarchical network for queer artists, makers, writers, performers, and creators. Anybody who is both an Oklahoman, and 2SLGBTQIA+ can be a part, no application required. The idea is that we create a directory and a few online servers that are for queer people to collaborate, organize, and make new things and spaces without having to go through institutions, nonprofits, and corporate PR schemes. While the zine is being made using funding from OVAC, the effort keeping the network completely grassroots. 

Currently the directory works like this: everyone fills out a google form (which can be found here) it doesn't require any personal info; then everyone's answers get compiled automatically into a spreadsheet.

The current online spaces for the Network are a facebook group, and a discord server.

Learn More About the Applying
Apply Today!

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Archive of Loneliness

Join us in celebrating the joyful spirit of Christmas at the Terra Rosa Art Gallery's captivating "Art & Faith Christmas Exhibition." This exceptional event invites you to explore the profound relationship between art and faith, encouraging thoughtful reflection on their interconnectedness.

Artists play a vital role in society, transforming everyday materials into creations that resonate deeply with the human experience. While pencils are merely graphite and canvases simple woven cotton, the true power lies in how artists elevate these materials into profound symbols and sources of inspiration for the soul.

Discover a diverse array of artworks that make perfect, meaningful gifts this Christmas or serve to enrich your personal collection. Don’t miss this opportunity to nurture your spirit and experience the beauty of art and faith together!

The opening reception will be held on November 16, 2024, from 5 PM to 8 PM, and the exhibition will run until January 18, 2025.

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

The Goddard Center invites you to view and enjoy the group exhibit Unravel. This group exhibition features eleven artists presenting large and small scale artworks that are colorful, fiber-inspired and expressive, with each of them conveying unique and compelling stories. An Exhibit Reception with the artists will be on Saturday, December 14th from 5:30 to 7pm. Goddard Center Exhibits and Receptions are always free and open to the public.

Viewing hours: Tuesday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm; Saturday, 1-4 pm. Closed Sunday - Monday.

Learn More

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The Goddard Center | 401 1st Ave SW, Ardmore, OK 73401

Factory Obscura is excited to announce a call for proposals from artists, or teams of artists, for collaboration on a temporary, immersive art experience to be open to the public in Summer of 2025. The project will be installed in Factory Obscura’s East Bay project space.

Selected Artist will receive a direct award of $10,000 along with additional project support from Factory Obscura.

Artists should express their interest in this project by submitting to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Factory Obscura will select up to 4 finalists from the RFQ to move forward with a full project proposal. RFQ deadline is December 27, 2024.

Details and application at www.factoryobscura.com/news/2024/fo-rfq-summer2025.

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Factory Obscura | 25 NW 9th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Join us for the Femme Film Series, a monthly program that screens movies made by femmes to the Oklahoma community for free! Each screening features a different film. View details and a list of upcoming screenings at okcontemp.org/femmefilm.

Presented by Femme Film in partnership with Oklahoma Contemporary.

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

Tickets: https://my.oklahomacontemporary.org/femme-film-series/

Image: Promotional image for Femme Film Series at Oklahoma Contemporary. Designed by Ravyn Foltz.

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Oklahoma Contemporary Art Center | P.O. Box 3062, Oklahoma City, OK 73101

My Relation with Life by Behnaz Sohrabian opens to the public on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 1515 Lincoln Gallery, with an opening reception from 6-8 pm. The show features a diverse collection of pieces inspired by the artist’s daily encounters with the world, inviting viewers to explore her interpretations through floral still lifes, landscapes, and figurative works. Each piece captures a unique moment in Behnaz’s life that moved her to create art.

Reflecting on this latest series, Behnaz shares, “I am inspired by conversations with friends, social and political events, and even simple photographs. My work mirrors the ever-changing nature of life, capturing different feelings and ideas as they come to me.” She continues, “This exhibition is a journey through the varied and dynamic experiences that influence my art.”

Behnaz’s paintings capture fleeting moments of daily life, transforming them into vibrant compositions that serve as snapshots in time. Her interior still lifes feature thoughtfully arranged flowers rendered in soothing pastel tones, while her landscapes showcase nature’s vivid splendor. Her dynamic approach to painting highlights a sensitivity to color and the natural forms around us, encouraging viewers to appreciate the beauty in their surroundings. Additionally, her figurative works bring depth and emotion to her subjects, achieved through gestural brushstrokes and textured impasto surfaces. For more information about the opening reception, please contact us at 405.593.1063.

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

Friday, December 13th, will be the opening of Drawing on Narratives, a collaborative exhibit from artists Melissa Cooke Benson, Jason Cytacki, Michael Elizondo Jr., Haley Prestifilippo, Erin Shaw, and Sohail Shehada. Curated by Cedar Marie, Drawing on Narratives explores the various ways artists tell stories through visual imagery, metaphor, and the drawing process. The reception begins at 6:00 pm. Artist Panel and music performances on February 13th, 6:00-8:00 pm followed by the closing reception on Friday, February 14th at 6:00 pm.

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MAINSITE Contemporary Art | 122 E Main St, Norman, OK 73069

Prepare for liftoff, Enid! The much-anticipated traveling immersive art installation, The Cicada, is making its inaugural stop in downtown Enid between Leonardo's Children's Museum and Settlers Brewing Co. This unique immersive art experience was developed by Itinerant lmmersive, under the creative direction of Enid's own Ben Ezzell, with contributions from artists across the state and beyond.

Itinerant lmmersive was founded in Spring 2022 following the success of Sugar High, a temporary immersive art installation in Enid, OK that saw nearly six thousand visitors over its six week run. Several of the original Sugar High artists returned to work on The Cicada including Ben Ezzell, Tax Murillo, Nick Bayer, Corey Keller, and Nathan Guidry.

Step aboard this abandoned-spaceship-turned-art-installation and explore where the missing crew lived and worked. The Cicada invites visitors of all ages to feel, listen, watch, and engage with the interactive spaceship itself. From the docking thruster console in the bridge to the diagnostic panel in the engine room, this world is made to be touched!

Ben Ezzell, founder of Itinerant lmmersive, shares, "We believe that transformative art experiences should be accessible to everyone. lmmersive art has the power to connect people, spark curiosity, and create lasting memories, and we're committed to bringing that magic to communities both large and small."

Admission is $10 plus tax, operating hours are:
Thursday: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 1 :00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The spaceship will remain in Enid through mid-January 2025 before the entire 70' long, 16' wide structure launches to its next destination.

This stellar experience wouldn't be possible without our gracious hosts: Leonardo's Children's Museum, fostering creativity and education in Enid, and Settlers Brewing Co., keeping visitors grounded with craft brews and community spirit.

Find the Cicada between Settlers Brewing Co. and Leonardo's Children's Museum & Adventure Quest at 200 E Maple Ave, Enid, OK 73701.

For more details, follow us on social media @ltinerantlmmersive or visit our website at www.itinerantimmersive.com.

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 Itinerant lmmersive | Enid, Oklahoma

Our January Grants for Artists Education Assistance Grant application opens on December 15th 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, at ariana@ovac-ok.org

Our January Grants for Artists Professional Basics Grant application opens on December 15th 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, at ariana@ovac-ok.org

The 12th annual Artesian Arts Festival call for artists is now open! Artists from federally recognized tribes are welcomed to apply. The competition art show and market features fine art in 21 categories, including basketry, jewelry, sculpture, metalworking, beadworking, textiles, pottery and more. For more information and to apply, visit ArtesianArtsFestival.Com or call (580)272-5520.

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The Chickasaw Nation

The Oxley Artist Residency was created in 2023 with the dual goals of increasing visitorship to Oxley and supporting local artists by leveraging the existing connection between the natural world and creative expression. The program runs from March through November, requires about 8 hours of studio time per week, and one monthly workshop to be taught.

Apply

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Oxley Nature Center | 6700 Mohawk Blvd, Tulsa, OK 74115

Basics of Drawing Class with April Dawes
January 7 - February 11, 2025
Tuesdays (6 Weeks)
6-8 PM
$175

Unleash your artistic potential in our six-week beginning to intermediate drawing class. Explore the fundamentals of line, shape, value, tone, negative space, and perspective fundamentals. Master the art of drawing with confidence and precision as we break down the drawing process. Acquire the skills to bring your observations to life on paper effectively.

Supplies:
11x14 drawing pad(recommend Strathmore)
Drawing pencils: Faber-Castell
Set of 12 (2H-8B)
Kneaded Gum eraser

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

Building on the Basics with April Dawes
January 9- February 13, 2025
Thursdays (6 Weeks)
6-8 PM
$175

This 6-week observational drawing class is perfect for those who know basic drawing and want to improve their technique and skills. Each week will focus on a different skill or method. Through live demos, independent work, and personal instruction, you will:

Increase drawing accuracy
Increase understanding of light and shadow
Learn techniques for creating depth
Explore different methods for creating texture

Supplies:
11x14 drawing pad (recommend Strathmore)
Drawing pencils: Faber-Castell set of 12 (2H-8B)
Kneaded Gum eraser

Learn More

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

OIL PAINTING CLASS with Gaylon Thompson
January 8 - February 12, 2025
Wednesdays (6 Weeks)
9 AM - 12 PM
$200

All experience-level artists are welcome!

Beginner: You will start with a small 8x10 landscape and learn to draw an image with a grid on the canvas. You will also learn to under-paint, mix colors, and judge values. Finally, you will complete a painting from start to finish.

Intermediate: Will learn composition, how to set up a still life, working from warm to cool colors, dark to light, thin to thick, and much more.

Experienced: Gaylon can use his many years of knowledge to help you improve your paintings. He can be another set of eyes and make suggestions to enhance your abilities as a painter.

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

Curators Kristin Gentry (Choctaw) and Brent Greenwood (Ponca/Chickasaw) bring NDN artists together for a night of live art making while raising funds for Jacobson House Art Center. Guests can purchase art, listen to live music by AJ Harvey, and purchase beer & food from Lazy Circles Brewing and Unite The People Catering! Forty-Nine artists will be live art making. Doors open at 5:30pm. 21+ is encouraged.

All art pieces will be completed live at our event sponsored location, The Depot. Each piece sells to the first person to claim it at $49. Artists are donating their time and art to the benefit of Jacobson House Art Center in Norman, Oklahoma. 2D and 3D artists will be participating making this more than just a drawing rally!

Event admission is free, but a $5 donation would be appreciated!

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The Depot | Norman | 200 S Jones Ave, Norman, OK 73069

ART EXHIBITION | "Ralph Steadman: And Another Thing"
ON VIEW | January 21 — May 10, 2025

OPENING RECEPTION | January 21, 2025 | 5 PM
STUDENT SHOWCASE | April 18, 2025 | 5 PM

Famous for his long collaboration with journalist and author Hunter S. Thompson, this exhibition is a visual adventure through the culture-shifting and fearless life of one of the most influential artists of our time. "Ralph Steadman: And Another Thing" spans more than 60 years and showcases Steadman's ongoing evolution. It features a selection of more than 140 original artworks as well as ephemera, including Steadman's sketchbooks, children's books, handwritten notes, and more.

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

Join us for an in-person ASK Workshop: Procreate 101, led by local artist and designer, Todd E. Clark on January 22nd, 2025 from 6PM–8PM. The workshop will be hosted at the Paseo Arts and Creativity Center.

Led by artist Todd E. Clark, this hands-on workshop covers practical methods to maximize Procreate’s illustrative features and explore ways to make print-ready designs. Ideal for artists wanting to maximize the use of their digital tools or anyone curious about using Procreate for vibrant, reproducible art. Students will leave with a digital resource pack! 

Tickets are $25 for OVAC Members and $40 for Non-Members with limited capacity.

Attendees should bring their tablets with Procreate installed. Tablets will not be provided.

OVAC Members: $25
Non-Members: $40
Limited capacity

Reserve Your Spot!

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

Organized in honor of OKCMOA’s 80th anniversary in 2025, "From the Vault: The 80th Anniversary Exhibition" presents over 150 paintings, prints, photographs, drawings, and sculptures from the Museum’s permanent collection. The works in the exhibition have not been exhibited previously or on display in the last five years, allowing OKCMOA to share more of its collection with the community. All of the works are organized by the decade in which they were formally acquired (or accessioned) and grouped thematically to help tell the story of the Museum’s permanent collection.

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Oklahoma City Museum of Art | 15 Couch Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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