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

The USS OKLAHOMA SSN 802 Commissioning Committee is excited to announce the launch of the USS OKLAHOMA SSN 802 Challenge Coin Design Competition, inviting students, artists, designers, and submarine enthusiasts from across Oklahoma to submit their original designs for a chance to create the official challenge coin commemorating the commissioning of the USS OKLAHOMA SSN 802 submarine.

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USS OKLAHOMA SSN 802 Commissioning Committee

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

Uncanny Art House is hosting Dog Daze of Summer, an in person and live streamed auction event to benefit a local animal shelter! More details coming soon.

Location: Uncanny Art House, 106 E Main St, Norman, OK

️ Event Date: TBA

Submission Deadline: July 31st, 2025

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking art that is:

Inspired by mans best friend and the unique relationship we have with our furry friends!

Mediums may include:

Painting or illustration

Photography

Sculpture or mixed media

Digital art

Video

Why Participate?

Support a great cause: All proceeds will benefit a local animal shelter. (Official shelter to be determined)

Showcase your work: Gain exposure to both in-person and livestream audiences.

Connect: Join a community of like-minded artists and animal lovers.

Recognition: All selected artists will be featured in our promotions and credited during the event.

Submission Details

Submit up to 3 pieces of artwork for consideration.

No submission fee.

Part of each auction piece sold will go to local animal shelters, with a 50/50 split of the final sale amount going to the artist.

How to Apply

1️⃣ Fill out our Google Form application here.

2️⃣ Upload high-quality images of your artwork and provide details (title, medium, dimensions, price).

3️⃣ Submit by July 31st, 2025 for consideration.

Questions?

Reach out to us at admin@uncannyarthouse.com for any inquiries.

This is an opportunity to provide support to your community and share your art with a vibrant audience!

Learn More

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Uncanny Art House | 106 E Main St, Norman, OK 73069

Unfold the wonders of art and nature this spring and summer as Tulsa Botanic Garden hosts the Oklahoma debut of FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, an exhibition of monumental sculptures by Santa Fe artists Jennifer and Kevin Box. The exhibit opens Sunday, March 2, 2025, when the Garden reopens for the year.

FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN showcases 20 installations of museum-quality metal sculptures inspired by origami, the centuries-old Japanese art of folding paper. The larger-than-life sculptures of blooming flowers, birds, grazing deer, galloping ponies, and other flora and fauna themes will be exhibited throughout the five formal gardens at Tulsa Botanic Garden. The Oklahoma debut will also premier three new pieces by Box, including a 17ft. tall kinetic sculpture of colorful butterflies that will “float” above floral displays.

Kevin Box grew up in Bartlesville, OK and graduated from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. His work has received numerous awards and is held in prominent collections worldwide. In 2004, he was the youngest member ever elected to the National Sculptors' Guild.

FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN features Box’s own compositions as well as collaborations with his wife, Jennifer, and world-renowned origami artists Te Jui Fu, Beth Johnson, Michael G. LaFosse and Robert J. Lang.

The exhibit includes interpretive information and cast metal examples of origami pieces folded and unfolded. An audio tour is also available for guests to dial into and listen to the artists speak about the work as well as a scavenger hunt sheet.

FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN will be at Tulsa Botanic Garden through September 21, 2025. Admission to the Garden will include the exhibit and is free for Garden members. Find hours, admission and more information at tulsabotanic.org or by calling 918-289-0330.

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Tulsa Botanic Garden | 3900 Tulsa Botanic Dr, Tulsa, OK 74127

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

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

The Timeline:
Jun 25: Submission deadline
Jun 23–26: Artwork drop-off window
Apr 26: Photography Day
July 3: Artwork pick-up deadline

⭐ OVAC Members always receive a discounted rate on OVAC Photo Studio Sessions

🔗 Learn more and sign up today at Ovac-Ok.Org/PhotoStudio

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

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

Hosted by Ten Moir Gallery

Deadline: July 31, 2025

Ten Moir Gallery is delighted to announce the July 2025 Edition of the Blu-Sky Artist Award (BSAA), an online international semi-annual grant for artists, photographers, sculptors and more. We offer an unrestricted grant so artists can truly focus on their craft, refine their techniques, and navigate the art industry with confidence.

Awards & Recognition

* 2 Winners Receives:

* $500 Unrestricted Grant

* A Published Interview

* Social Media Spotlight

* Winner’s Certificate

* 10 Finalists Receive:

* Dedicated Social Media Spotlight

* Finalist Certificate

Eligibility and Rules

* Theme: Open

* Age: Must be 18 years or older at the time of submission

* Experience Level: Open to amateur and professional artists

* Location: Worldwide

* Originality: Submissions must be original works by the submitting artist

* Usage Rights: Selected artists/photographer authorize Ten Moir Gallery to publish submissions on tenmoirgallery.com and affiliated platforms for editorial and promotional purposes

Important Dates

* Applications Open: March 25, 2025

* Early Bird Deadline: May 15, 2025

* Submissions Close: July 31, 2025

* Results Announced: August 15, 2025

* Award Payout by: August 20, 2025

About Ten Moir Gallery

Ten Moir Gallery is committed to supporting and promoting artists through curated exhibitions, competitions, and opportunities for global exposure. We aim to provide a platform where artists can share their talent and connect with a diverse audience.

Get Involved!

Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your work and compete for exciting awards. Submit your artwork for the Blu-Sky Artist Award: July 2025 Edition today!

For more information and to enter, visit: https://tenmoirgallery.com/blu-sky-emerging-artist-award/

For inquiries, contact us at: connect@tenmoirgallery.com

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Blue Koi Gallery Ten Moir Gallery

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the natural world with the Landscape theme. Open to all mediums and styles, mixed media, digital art, sculpture, and photography. This competition invites you to capture the essence of nature, from sweeping vistas to natural scenes. Showcase your creativity in interpreting the landscapes that inspires you.

$500 worth of prizes and Cash Awards | Social Media Promotion | Email to Galleries, Art Admirers & Collectors | Certificate.

Entry Fee: $20 for 4 images, $35 for 6 images.

Application Deadline: June 30, 2025

Apply

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Blue Koi Gallery

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

Learn More

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Elara Caring

Artists from Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas are invited to submit paintings, drawings, original prints, fiber art, ceramics, sculpture, photography, and video and digital works. 

The submission deadline is 11:59 p.m. Friday, July 18, 2025. Complete rules, juror information, and entry portal are at artx3.org/rosenzweig. 

The prizes are:

$1,000 — Best in Show

$500 — First Place

$200 — Second Place

$100 – Merit prizes (3 available)

$2,000 is available in Purchase Awards.

Established in 1992, the Rosenzweig exhibition is an opportunity for up-and-coming and established artists to earn cash prizes and gain recognition, and for the ARTx3 Campus to grow our Permanent Collection through Purchase Awards.

For more than five decades, the ARTx3 Campus’ Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas has been a platform for local, state and regional artists to shine. The Arts & Science Center, the ARTx3 Campus’s flagship facility, is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

If you have more questions, call 870-536-3375 or email Visitor Relations Coordinator Matthew Howard at mhoward@artx3.org.

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The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas | 701 S Main St, Pine Bluff, AR 71601

Host:

Ten Moir Gallery

Eligibility:

Open to artists worldwide, 18+

Ten Moir Gallery is now accepting entries for two distinct juried art competitions celebrating the beauty of both urban environments and natural landscapes. These open calls are available to all visual artists, regardless of background, medium, or experience.

Deadline:

* Mountains & Forests: July 31, 2025

* Enter Here: https://tenmoirgallery.com/mountains-and-forests-2025-online-art-competition/

* Cityscapes: August 1, 2025

* Enter Here: https://tenmoirgallery.com/cityscapes-2025-online-art-competition/

Awards & Recognition for Both Competitions

* Best in Show: $150 cash prize, cover feature, newsletter spotlight, social media promotion + free entry to the $500 Blu Sky Artist Award

* 1st Place: $50 cash prize + free Blu Sky Award entry + features

* 2nd & 3rd Place: Free Blu Sky Award entry + social features

* Honorable Mentions & Finalists: Selected for the curated online exhibition and promoted across Ten Moir Gallery platforms

Submission Info:

* Entry Fee: $24 for up to 3 images

* Accepted Media: Painting, Drawing, Photography, Mixed Media, Digital Art

* Exhibition: Featured on Ten Moir Gallery’s website with artist name, title, and medium

* How to Enter: Use the links above to submit through our online entry forms

Submit to one or both, for a chance to gain international recognition and connect your art to a global audience here: https://tenmoirgallery.com/art-competitions-open-call/

Questions?

Contact: connect@tenmoirgallery.com

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Ten Moir Gallery

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

MapWorks Tulsa is looking for Oklahoma creative professionals to design & execute our 2026 printed map of Tulsa that showcases Route 66 (through your artistic lens) in celebration of its100th anniversary.

— All materials will be considered.

— All artistic interpretations are welcome.

— Open to all Oklahoma residents.

Non-traditional solutions of the Route 66 corridor within Tulsa are encouraged. Cover map concept and artwork must be stylistically harmonious with the map back cover content:Local businesses, venues, historical landmarks, notable architecture, green spaces, and other unique destinations.

•10,000 printed maps will be distributed FREE to residents & visitors

• Collectors’ Editions + online presence.

• Chosen artist(s) will receive $5000 USD for original artwork, time and participation.

• Semi-Finalists will receive $200 USD for the selection jury presentation.

Entry Deadline: July 1, 2025

Launch Event: June 2026

Submission Details: mapworkstulsa.com

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MapWorks Tulsa

Terra Rosa Art Gallery is thrilled to present its vibrant new exhibition, "America the Beautiful," in collaboration with the Fiber Artists of Oklahoma Member Show. This captivating showcase is a heartfelt tribute to the stunning landscapes and rich cultures that define our nation and state, represented through a diverse array of artistic mediums by talented Oklahoma artists.

We invite you to immerse yourself in this celebration of creativity at our grand opening on June 7, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Experience the beauty and inspiration firsthand as you explore the exhibition, which will remain on display until August 2, 2025. For further details about the exhibition, as well as our exciting lineup of classes and workshops, please visit TerraRosaGallery.com.

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

Exhibition Dates: June 7–August 2, 2025

The Oklahoma Hall of Fame | Gaylord-Pickens Museum, in partnership with the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition, presents the 2025 OVAC Members Show. This exhibit features a stunning array of 2D and 3D works showcasing the vibrant artistic community of our great state.

Visitors will be captivated by the wide range of mediums and the impressive talent of more than 50 artists from across Oklahoma. From bustling cities and small rural towns, their diverse artistic expressions tell unique stories of family, belonging, history, and more. This robust showcase of creativity will appeal to art lovers of all generations and inspire a deep sense of pride in Oklahoma’s cultural heritage.

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

Dr. Mike Mather, emeritus professor of Biology at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, is back for a fourth installment of the “Fancy Firewood” sale in the institution’s Nesbitt Gallery June 10th and 11th, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM both days.

This exhibit features an array of original, fine woodworking —from elegant vases, dresser trays and jewelry boxes, to intricate sculptures, each representing a lifelong interest in the artform for Mather. Each piece will have a set price, and buyers can pick up their purchases after the second day of the exhibit. 100% of the proceeds will be donated: half going to the Mather Scholarship Fund, which focuses on student retention, with the other half supporting public art in the community.

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Nesbitt Gallery | Davis Hall, 1727 W Alabama Ave, Chickasha, OK 73018

This June, 1515 Lincoln Gallery presents Out of the Studio, a two-person exhibition from artists Anthony Dyke and Susan Morrison-Dyke. The show features new works created in Boston at their Fenway and South End studios. The artists relocated to Boston from Oklahoma City in 2020. Their shared experience living among New England’s splendid natural beauty and the proximity to New York has resonated in their colorful paintings, sympatico with one another yet distinctively different.

Color, form, and physicality leads the way in Anthony Dyke’s new body of works. Through process-based abstraction, land and cityscapes are explored to unearth relationships between intersecting planes and pictorial space. Anthony begins with small maquette paintings, allowing controlled gestures to guide his marks into concrete forms. From these preparatory sketches, he begins building the surfaces of his larger works, transforming traditional painterly mediums into something more tactile by mixing oil paint with a formula of beeswax and linseed oil. The result is an alchemy of geometry, texture, and color where liminal and physical space coexist.

Susan Morrison-Dyke’s excellent show of paintings are buoyant in their color and form. They are at once joyous and dark. Using the language of geometric abstraction and allowing the materiality of paint to play a central role in the work’s surface, titles like Coney Island Park and Queen’s Mate hint at something more subversive. At close inspection, the use of collage is visible, creating a pentimenti of information that invites the viewer to consider its meaning. The mood of Susan Morrison-Dyke’s paintings is brilliantly orchestrated via the use of color theory, art history, and an intuition about rewarding the eye. (Review by Andrew Fish for ART SPIEL July 2024).

The gallery is honored to present Out of the Studio, featuring a dynamic duo whose work bursts with color, form, and texture. This vibrant exhibition invites visitors to look closely and uncover the stories embedded in each richly layered piece. The show opens with a free public reception on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 6–8 pm, and will remain on view until Saturday, July 19, 2025. Both artists will be in attendance at the opening reception.

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

Join us at 1515 Lincoln Gallery for 1515 Live Music on Friday, June 27, from 6–8 pm, featuring a free live performance by George Oswalt and Doug Paulsen. George, a represented artist at 1515 Lincoln Gallery, joins longtime collaborator, Doug, to present music from their Underground Music Sessions—a special collection born from their individual sketchbook journaling practices and brought to life through collaborative musical interaction.

This performance is a re-enactment of their informal "Friday sessions" held in George’s basement studio on Paseo. The evening will highlight the casual storytelling and musical exploration of two creative individuals working to make sense of the world around them.

Don’t miss this special evening of music, art, and wine!

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

Opening Celebration: June 26, 2025 | 5PM–8PM
Artist Panel: 6:30PM–7:30PM
OVAC Awards Ceremony: 7:30PM

The Exhibition:
In partnership with the Oklahoma Hall of Fame | Gaylord-Pickens Museum this stunning exhibition brings together a dynamic and diverse group of Oklahoma’s most talented and promising contemporary visual artists. United by a shared connection to Oklahoma, the featured artists explore themes of identity, family, nature, science, and history through a wide array of mediums—including painting, sculpture, photography, textile, and mixed media.

This exhibition celebrates not only the creative multiplicity of Oklahoma, but also the transformative role of the arts in our communities. Featuring both emerging talents and long-established voices, the artists’ works on view embody the depth and scope of our state’s cultural fabric.

The Artists:
Julius, Carlos A. Bejarano, Michael Bendure, Brian Bosworth, Jennifer Casey, Karis Chambers, Marika Christofides, Terry Clark, Taylor Cleveland, Jill Coleman, Rachele Cromer, Bryan Dahlvang, Carrie Daley, Anna Beth Ferguson, Amy Jo Garner, Sally C. Garner, Irmgard Geul, Katie Graham, Sheree Greider, Melissa Pranin-Guillen, Erika Hanes, Shane Hemberger, Katie Hoffmeier, Summer Hutson, Amy Jenkins, Nathan Kring, Tania Landers, Jay Laxton, Jenny Kellum Lee, Debra Elizabeth Martin, Joseph P. McGlon III, David Eric Morrison, lo motion, Nina Nga Nguyen, Paige Nguyen, Denise Paglio, Kimberly Pagonis, Michele Pierce, Jared Power, Maya R., Jason Rafferty, Jessica Roberts, Steven Schmidt, Polly Sharp, Denae Smith, Colleen Stiles, Jim Terrell, VC Torneden, Bridget Trowbridge, Carla Waugh, Jim Weaver, Candacee White

The Artist Panel:
Alternative Ways to Promote Your Work explores inventive approaches to marketing that help artists stay authentic while reaching new audiences and strengthening their presence. Focusing on both digital and offline strategies, this panel offers insight into how artists can think beyond conventional methods to share their work more effectively. Panelists include Rachele Cromer, Vilona Michael and Jared Power. Moderated by Fernando Calvillo.

Exhibition Dates: June 7–August 2, 2025

RSVP

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

The community is invited to participate in a free art workshop focused on creating a collaborative torn paper mural at Uncanny Art House with guest Ginna Dowling. This hands-on event welcomes individuals of all ages and skill levels to contribute to a large-scale artwork that reflects themes of healing, resilience, and community. All materials will be provided, and no prior art experience is necessary. This workshop is free and open to the public.

ABOUT THE TEACHER

Ginna Dowling is a contemporary printmaker and installation artist from Oklahoma City whose work blends visual storytelling with a deep artistic heritage. She holds an MFA from the University of Oklahoma and founded INK DROP PRESS as a creative studio and teaching space. Her latest project, The Language of Hope and Courage, empowers critically ill children through art, culminating in a large-scale installation at the Children’s Hospital of Oklahoma City.

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Uncanny Art House | 106 E Main St, Norman, OK 73069

Calling all young artists ages 7–12! Join us for a fun-filled week of creativity at our Youth Art Classes, open to kids of all skill levels. This engaging summer program encourages self-expression, imagination, and hands-on exploration through a variety of exciting art projects.

Register!

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Creative Creations

Join us on July 9, 2025 from 6PM–8PM at Firehouse Art Center, for an ASK Workshop led by comic book artist, illustrator and art director, Jerry Bennett. Experience a deep dive into how comics and graphic novels are promoted, marketed and published once they are made. Whether you’re creating short zines or dreaming up a full-length graphic novel, this workshop will touch on portfolio tips, publishing options, and how to get your work into readers’ hands. It’s a chance to learn directly from someone who’s been through it and still loves the process.

When: July 9th | 6PM–8PM
Where: Firehouse Art Center | Norman OK

Workshop Cost:
OVAC Members & Firehouse Members: $25
Non-Members: $40

Open to the public. Pre-registration is required.

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Firehouse Art Center | 444 South Flood Avenue Norman, Oklahoma 73069

LORE: The Otherworldly with the Familiar

A Solo Mixed Media Exhibit by Oklahoma Visionary Nichole Montgomery

July 11–31, 2025 | Liggett Studio, Tulsa, OK

Opening Reception: July 11, 5–8 PM

Gallery Hours: Thursdays & Saturdays | 1–5 PM

More info: liggettstudio.com/25/lore

Step into the neo-mythic mind of Nichole Montgomery, Tulsa-based mixed media artist and 2023 Oklahoma Visionary. LORE blurs the line between truth and tale—where some figures lived, others were conjured, all resurrected through Nichole’s unflinching, distorted lens. Drawing inspiration from her childhood in Oregon’s Mount Hood wilderness, extensive travels, military experience, and a vivid blend of personal memories—both bright and dark—Nichole merges ink, photography, digital techniques, paint pens, and mixed media into captivating works unlike anything else. Curious? Just reverse image search her creations.

This unconventional exhibit reshapes storytelling and memory, transforming familiar scenes into curious, dreamlike moments—each piece intimately personal, drawn from the imagination of a woman reflecting on life’s midway point.

Bonus Event: Therapeutic Neuro Art Class | Open to all ages. No artistic experience necessary. Just bring any tools for drawing lines.

July 20, 1–3 PM | $50

Register here: liggettstudio.com/25/neurographicart

Join Nichole’s hands-on “neuro art” workshop and learn to ground yourself by translating inner emotion into flowing linework—a practice she’s honed for decades to escape, express, and reshape reality. Along the way, you’ll discover that solitude in your art isn’t loneliness but a serene freedom—and it’s exactly why she’s seldom seen in public.

Join us for a month of mystery, memory, and mixed media magic—where forgotten stories surface, inner worlds take form, and even the quietest marks leave a lasting echo.

“The mundane suffocates, so I twist it until it screams something new.” — Nichole Montgomery

NICHOLEMONTGOMERY.COM

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Liggett Studio | 314 S Kenosha Ave, Tulsa, OK 74120

Enroll Now!

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

Enroll Now!

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