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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We have Annual Scheduled Programming for Group Shows too!

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

– Featuring OVAC Members Debra Martin-Barber and Jaiye Farrell –

Reception on January 20 at 10AM–1PM as part of our MLK Day programming in the Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory Visitor Lobby. During the reception, Debra will be teaching an art lesson and activity entitled "Myths & Folklore in Black History".

Exhibition Dates: Jan 9–Feb 26, 2025

About the artists:
Debra Elizabeth Martin is a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in Oklahoma City, whose vibrant and deeply meaningful work reflects her identity, ancestry, and community. With a background in commercial art and a master’s degree in human relations from The University of Oklahoma, Debra creates a wide range of expressive pieces, from landscapes to abstract works, often exploring themes of Black identity and mythology.

Inspired by her self-taught artist mother, she experiments with bold tropical pigments and West African textiles to craft narrative paintings that elevate Black aesthetics and representation.

Her celebrated series, “I’m a Black Mermaid: African Myths & Black Folklore and Mythology, Fables & Folklore: Celebrating Mermaids of Color” explore African mythology and the spiritual power of water, rooted in Yoruba traditions and the history of the Middle Passage. Combining exuberant colors and formal innovation, Debra’s art invites viewers into a subterranean world of freedom, beauty, and spiritual resonance, establishing her as a vital voIce in contemporary art.

Oklahoma-based artist Jaiye Farrell cultivated his style of painting from abstract patterns that transcend societal and cultural divides and remember the communal roots of humanity. From an infatuation with archeology emerged a creative and ambitious talent: to craft signature designs that inspire self-reflection and wonder.

Myriad Botanical Gardens | 301 W. Reno Oklahoma City, OK 73102

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

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

TIMELINE:
- Feb 19: Submission deadline
- Feb 18–20: Artwork drop-off deadline (OVAC Office)
- Feb 22: Photography Day
- Feb 25–Feb 27: Artwork pick-up deadline (OVAC Office)

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

Sign Up Today!

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

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.

Learn 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

Oasis, by Contemporary Artist and OVAC Member Denae Smith, is a mixed media exhibition exploring growth and physical development. Through a combination of 2-D and 3-D works, Smith uses textured forms and layered materials to reflect the fluidity of life’s evolution, blending organic and abstract elements to evoke the delicate yet powerful forces shaping our bodies and selves.

Reception: February 7, 2025 | 5PM–9PM
Exhibition Dates: February 7–March 4, 2025

Paseo Gallery One | 2927 Paseo St. Oklahoma City, OK 73103

In this fun class, participants will create their own unique ceramic paint palettes! After a short demo, you'll get hands-on with clay to shape and carve your palette. We will also be using underglaze to decorate in the last half of the class. This class encourages creativity and fun in every step!

Enroll Now!

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

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.

Learn More

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

Planning is underway for more dates and locations for the Oklahoma Arts Council's Cornerstone Conversations series. Two Oklahoma City meetings have been added to the calendar, with spring sessions in additional communities to be announced soon.

Reserve your seat now for one of these two Oklahoma City sessions:

Oklahoma City (morning session)
Monday, February 10
9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits
701 N. Lindsay Ave.

Oklahoma City (afternoon session)
Monday, February 10
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits
701 N. Lindsay Ave.

Reserve Your Seat
Come gather with us and share your vision for the arts in your community! There is no cost to attend, however RSVPs are requested as seating may be limited. To reserve your seat at a Cornerstone Conversation session near you, send an email to chandra.boyd@arts.ok.gov.

Look for more locations and dates to be announced soon in a community near you!

About Cornerstone Conversations
Inseparable from the past, present, and future, a community's story is unique—offering a place from which to build its future and meet the dreams of its people. In the coming weeks, Cornerstone Conversations led by the Oklahoma Arts Council will give Oklahomans the chance to consider their community's story and envision how the arts can be an important part of that story in the years to come.

Traveling across the state, the Oklahoma Arts Council is bringing communities together through a series of afternoon conversations. Co-facilitated by members of each community, Cornerstone Conversations are designed to empower Oklahomans to create shared visions through small group discussion, individual exercises, and written feedback. Each session will include a 30-minute networking break with light refreshments.

As the Oklahoma Arts Council begins work on a new five-year strategic plan to serve the people of our state, Cornerstone Conversations will show us how our agency can contribute to the visions Oklahomans have for leveraging the arts as they build their futures.

Previous Conversations
In fall 2024, the Oklahoma Arts Council held Cornerstone Conversations in Guthrie, Bristow, and Chickasha. Additional conversations are being planned for spring 2025.

Accessibility

The Oklahoma Arts Council wishes to accommodate any individual interested in participating in a Cornerstone Conversation session. Requests for accommodations should be submitted by February 1 by contacting erika.wilhite@arts.ok.gov or (405) 249-7615.

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Oklahoma Arts Council

Special Valentines Dinner date night featuring a 3 course Chef prepared meal every weekend starting in February! Enjoy all your favorite love songs preformed live in the intimate dinner theatre setting with complimentary chocolate, and super sized desert choices! All included in the ticket price!! Call now at, 405-793-7779, for details, dates and your reservations as seats are limited!!

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The Yellow Rose Dinner Theatre | 1005 Sw 4th St. Moore, OK, 73160

Join us for a fun and relaxing 3-hour date night class where you and your partner will make your own hand-built ceramic mugs! After a short demo, you'll build your mugs and decorate them using stamps, cookie cutters, and underglaze. Get as creative as you like, adding personal designs and details. This hands-on class is a perfect date night idea for anyone looking to enjoy a relaxing and artistic evening together.

Class tuition covers two adults. All materials are included.

Enroll Now!

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

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

Our March Grants for Artists Education Assistance 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

Explore creating bold and graphic acrylic paintings of animals. Participants will learn to create visually striking paintings of animals through the use of various acrylic paint techniques. Techniques covered include color mixing, layering, blending, and elevating pieces with acrylic pens. Participants will create a piece of their own while receiving instruction. This workshop will discuss reference images, transferring, and composition. Participants will receive demonstrations of different acrylic painting techniques, be shown finished examples, and experiment with their own creations.

Enroll Now!

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

Join us for Art Crit Night at Oklahoma Contemporary on February 26th, 2024, from 5PM to 8PM.
Art Crit Night is a free to attend art critique event featuring two local artists who present their work during a curator-led discussion. Artists, arts professionals, collectors, and anyone curious about joining the conversation can look forward to a relaxed evening of engaging discussion and mingling with art friends.

The Curator:
AnnaVittoria Pickett

The Artists:
Stay tuned for the announcement of the February participating artists!

This event is free and open to the public.

Registration is highly suggested, but not mandatory.

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

Join us to learn how to create three-dimensional needle felted pet portrait of your own pet! Needle felting uses barbed needles to felt wool roving into a soft sculpture. Participants will start by making the basic shape of their pet's head out of natural, undyed wool roving. They will learn how to use the felting needles to mold their wool to their desired shape. They will then start adding the features (nose, eyes, etc.) and fur with dyed wool and learn how to mix colors of wool together to match their pets.

Enroll Now!

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

About THRIVE Grants:
We collaborate with the The Andy Warhol Foundation to further support artists’ innovation throughout Oklahoma with project grants of up to $10,000. THRIVE Grants build upon our existing dedication to support artist-led initiatives and our belief in the power of artists to create a positive impact in our communities. THRIVE Grants will provide funding for collaborative artist-led projects across the state of Oklahoma that are open and accessible to the public. The funded projects are ambitious, impactful, innovative, and community driven visual arts projects. The grants will prioritize artist projects that create new collaborations, connections, and partnerships.

The Timeline:
April 1 - Applications Open!

April 16 - Informational Webinar

TBD - Office Hours by Appointment with Ariana Weir

June 1 - Application Deadline at 11:59 pm CST

July 30 - Thrive Grant Recipients Notified

August 2025–June 2026 - Grant Funding Period

Questions?
Reach out to Administrative and Artist Relations Manager, Ariana Weir, at ariana@ovac-ok.org or (405) 879-2400 Ex. 5

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

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

Stay tuned for updates!

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

Save the Date:
April 4th–5th at The Yale Theater in Historic Capitol Hill!

Join us for MOMENTUM, a dynamic and unique experience featuring Oklahoma artists ages 30 and younger.

What's to Enjoy:
Artist & Curator Talks
Artwork by Young Local Artists for Sale
Live Performances
Cash Bar
MOMENTUM fuels the future of Oklahoma's visual arts community!

Tickets go on sale in the Spring of 2025.

Learn more about sponsoring, tickets, the artists and more at MomentumOklahoma.Org

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The Yale Theater, 227 SW 25th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73109

SAVE THE DATE FOR ART IN BLOOM
April 11-13, 2025
Oklahoma City Museum of Art

OKCMOA’s 6th Annual Art in Bloom will feature floral sculpture interpretations of works from our permanent collection, all crafted by designers from across the state. These exciting new works will be displayed in the galleries and throughout the Museum. Self-guided tours and workshops will round out this can’t-miss festival of flowers!

Tickets are on sale February 20!