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

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

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

Explore 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

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

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

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

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

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

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Life Figure Session open studio for visual artists, live model provided. Sometimes, the models are clothed. Please text 479-280-0298 or 405-882-9912 to RSVP (as this is a weekly drop-in session), or to confirm whether that week's session is suitable for those under 18.

Weekly Life Figure Sessions (Gestures) on Wednesdays, 7-9 pm; $15 per artist.

The 2nd Wednesday of every month is Long Pose, from 7-10 pm; $20 per artist.

Some supplies are provided for use.

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

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

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

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

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Explore a monumental outdoor installation by Oklahoma City–based artists Denise Duong and Gabriel Friedman that transforms Campbell Art Park into a site of story, symbolism, and discovery. Conceived as a constellation of six sculptural forms, including a head, a hand, and four birdlike spheres, the work invites viewers to enter a world where order and chaos intertwine.

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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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SHOP 108, located within 108|Contemporary is accepting submissions from artists living in Oklahoma and neighboring states for the 2027 year. We are seeking craftspeople whose work represents the cutting edge of the region’s fine craft art. Submissions are accepted June 1 – September 6, 2026. Work that meets the jury selection process and criteria will be showcased to sell on-site and online throughout the 2027 calendar year.

Apply

More information can be found at 108contemporary.org

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

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INSPIRING HOPE Juried Art Show benefiting the Friends of the OU Breast Health Network!

Friends of the OU Breast Health Network is a 501c3 Nonprofit whose mission is to raise funds to help promote awareness about breast cancer and support the work done at OU Health Breast Health Network. The Friends help fund breast mammography screening, biopsies, genetic testing and contrast mammography for women who have no other funding sources as well as support the needs of the OU Health Breast Health Network.

Artwork should "Inspire Hope". Some examples of artwork that may fit with the theme are below, however, these are not required and the theme is up to the artist's interpretation.

-Artwork that shows Hope.

-Artwork that Inspires Hope.

-Positive imagery that Inspires Hope.

-Artwork that shows uplifting imagery that could inspire people battling breast cancer.

-Artwork that goes beyond the symbolism of breast cancer and explores the things in life that we each find to inspire and encourage healing and well-being.

ARTIST CALL Deadline: August 31st, 2026 by 11PM

APPLICATION LINK: https://forms.gle/e1XdPo7D9GR3q65n7

-Guest Juror: Kimberly Pagonis, Artist/Owner & Curator of Terra Rosa Gallery

-Awards: 1-$500 First Prize 2-$250 Merit Awards

•Monday, August 31, 2026-DEADLINE-Digital Submissions DUE BY 11PM

-Friday, September 11th-Notification of selected works via email by 5PM

-Saturday, September 26, 12-5PM-Delivery of selected works to the Paseo Arts and Creativity Center, 3024 Paseo, OKC, OK 73103

-Exhibit Dates-October 2-31

-Saturday, October 31, 12-5PM-Last Day of Exhibit and Artist Pickup of Any Unsold Art

-Application Link: https://forms.gle/e1XdPo7D9GR3q65n7

-Contact: betsymantor@gmail.com

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

Artist Panel: July 11, 2026 | 10am

Exhibition Dates: June 2–August 1, 2026

RSVP

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

The Artists:
To be announced

The Artist Panel:
To be announced

PRISMA ART PRIZE — ROME — 20th EDITION

International Open Call for Painters, Illustrators, Printmakers and Traditional 2D Artists

Prisma Art Prize opens its 20th edition, continuing its mission as an international platform dedicated to painting and two-dimensional artistic research.

Based in Rome, the prize welcomes artists from all over the world and supports the many directions that contemporary painting can take today: from figurative to abstract, from intimate visual narratives to experimental approaches, from traditional techniques to hybrid forms of image-making.

The 20th edition will lead to the annual group exhibition at Palazzo Merulana, Rome, opening on 5 November 2026, in one of the city’s most significant cultural venues.

Annual Awards & Opportunities:

• Cash prizes: €2,000 per year, distributed across the four quarterly calls
• Annual exhibition: group exhibition at Palazzo Merulana, Rome — opening 5 November 2026
• Solo shows: Isorrophia Gallery Prize + Pallavicini–Dettori Prize
• Artist residencies: Dar Meso Residency Prize, Osservatoriomaree Residency Prize
• Editorial opportunities: catalogue publication, artist interviews and online features
• Additional partner prizes and opportunities to be announced

Timeline — 20th Edition

• Submissions open: 4 June 2026
• Submissions close: 10 September 2026
• Winners announcement: September 2026
• Exhibition selections announcement: September 2026
• Annual prizes announcement: September 2026
• Annual exhibition opening: 5 November 2026, Palazzo Merulana, Rome

Entry Fees:

€34 for 1–3 artworks

€5 for each additional artwork, up to 8 artworks total

Payment options: PayPal, credit card, bank transfer

Curated by Domenico De Chirico

Artistic Direction: Marco Crispano

Production: Il Varco Creative Hub

Submit your work: https://www.prismaartprize.com/submit/

More info: https://www.prismaartprize.com/about/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prismaartprize/

Email: prismaartprize@gmail.com

Vision Eufaula is hosting the art and wine festival located in Eufaula Oklahoma on September 12. From 10:am- 6:00pm. During this event, we will have live music food the best wine in Oklahoma and also the top artist in Oklahoma. Come join in for this event and get your art on display.

This event has a judged art show and 1,000 will be awarded and divided between1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

Apply for artist booth space

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This Opportunity is provided by Vision Eufaula and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 150 N Front St. Eufaula, OK 74432

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The Regent Bank Amphitheater Mural Competition is a statewide opportunity for Oklahoma artists to submit original mural concepts for the new Regent Bank Amphitheater in Broken Arrow. Presented in partnership with ARTSOK, VENU Arts and Culture Foundation, VENU, and Regent Bank Amphitheater, the competition will award $5,000 in total prizes. Selected artwork will be reproduced as public-facing installations at the venue, helping showcase Oklahoma artists as part of this new regional entertainment destination.

Apply

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

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Explore light, rhythm, and pattern in Chad Mount: Frequency and Perspective. In this installation, Mount employs projection mapping, laser light, generative visuals, and sound to create spaces that respond to presence and perception. Viewers step into an immersive environment at the intersection of art and technology.

okcontemp.org/chadmount

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This Event/Opportunity is provided by {person/org} and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 11 NW 11th St. Oklahoma City, OK, 73103

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Paseo PhotoFest - Call for Entries - Due on August 3 at 11:59pm

PhotoFest is an annual juried photography exhibition each September in Gallery II of the Paseo Arts & Creativity Center, hosted by the Paseo Arts Association. It is open to all types of photography, including traditional and digital processes and mixed-media work that features photography.

This year's juror is Michael Hulett! Hulett is the founder and director of The Hulett Collection, a fine art photography gallery in Tulsa, Oklahoma, specializing in museum-quality twentieth-century and contemporary photography.

Apply

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This Opportunity is provided by Paseo Arts & Creativity Center and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: Paseo Arts & Creativity Center

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FEAST (Funding Emerging Artists Through Sustainable Tactics) is an annual artist grant program managed by the Paseo Arts Association that provides five hopeful artists with the opportunity to fund their creative vision, project or artistic endeavors.

Every October, selected finalists and patrons attend an evening dinner gathering where finalists pitch their projects, and the community selects a winner by vote. The selected artist receives up to $2,000 in financial support for their project and returns to the event the following year to provide an update. All fields of art are eligible!

Apply

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This Opportunity is provided by Friends of the Paseo Arts & Creativity Center and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: Paseo Arts & Creativity Center

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Looking to have your own art show? Exhibit applications are due on October 1, 2026, for 2027 solo or group art exhibits at the galleries of the Paseo Arts Association's Paseo Arts & Creativity Center (PACC) located in the historic Paseo Arts District.

The PAA Exhibits Committee and PAA Staff provide professional art installation, a gallery poster, press release, artwork labels, social media graphic/post, current exhibit page on website, an opening reception during the First Friday Gallery Walk with the option to hold a private event during the month.

PAA Staff and Volunteers manage sales during regular gallery hours Tuesday-Friday 11a-5p and Saturday 12-5p. The PAA's commission on all art sales is 20%.

Apply

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This Opportunity is provided by Friends of the Paseo Arts & Creativity Center and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: Paseo Arts & Creativity Center

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We're excited to invite you to Yoga at the Museum, happening every Tuesday in July! ✨

These weekly sessions offer a perfect blend of art, mindfulness, and movement in a peaceful gallery setting. Led by Dr. Carol Bender.

Admission is free, you will only need to bring a yoga mat, comfortable clothes, and a willingness to relax.

Each session welcomes all levels, from first-timers to expert practitioners, adults only.

Spots are limited, so we encourage you to arrive early for the sessions. Doors open at 5:15 PM.

Learn more

The address for this event is: 720 S Husband St. Stillwater, OK, 74074

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As part of Third Friday Downtown, the OSU Museum of Art will stay open late, inviting you to wind down your week with art.

Drop in for a hands-on activity or simply enjoy a relaxed stroll through the galleries. It’s a great way to kick off your evening downtown. Free and open to all!

Third Friday Downtown happens every third Friday of the month—come downtown to explore! Special events, businesses open late, and one-night-only specials are just some of the happenings you’ll find.

Learn more

The address for this event is: 720 S Husband St. Stillwater, OK, 74074

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In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Doel Reed Center in Taos, New Mexico, The Reed Family art exhibition brings together works by Doel Reed—an influential printmaker and longtime educator at Oklahoma State University—and his wife Jane and daughter Martha, both creators in their own right. Jane, a watercolorist who also worked in pen and ink, and Martha, a designer and artist. Together, the Reed family reflects a sense of place, grounded in a shared love of home.

ON VIEW | July 28 - October 31, 2026

RECEPTION | August 21, 2026, 5:00 PM

Learn More Here!

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This Event/Opportunity 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, 74074

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Experience Chris Ramsay: A World View, an intimate exhibition featuring three intricate globe-like sculptures by artist and educator Chris Ramsay. Filled with birds, insects, fruit, and found objects, these handcrafted works reward careful observation while exploring our relationship with nature, curiosity, and discovery.

The exhibition honors the lasting legacy of a beloved Oklahoma State University professor whose work continues to inspire.

ON VIEW | July 28 - November 21, 2026

RECEPTION | August 21, 2026, 5:00 PM

Learn More Here!

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This Event/Opportunity 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, 74074

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Our Grants for Artists Education Assistance Grant application opens on August 1st with an application deadline of October 15th! Whether it's painting, sculpting, curating, or art writing, we invite you to dive into our current grant opportunities!

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-Temoshok, at ariana@ovac-ok.org

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Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC)

Our Grants for Artists Professional Basics Grant application opens on August 1st with an application deadline of October 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-Temoshok, at ariana@ovac-ok.org

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Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC)

Our Grants for Artists Creative Projects Grant application opens on August 1st with an application deadline of October 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-Temoshok, at ariana@ovac-ok.org

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Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC)

Our Grants for Artists Community/Artist Partnerships Grant application opens on August 1st with an application deadline of October 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

For questions or assistance with your application. Reach out to 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 Visual Arts Coalition

SUMMER 2026 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS — Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce our newly increased award amounts of $1,800.00.

Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (18) honorable mentions (9 in art and 9 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. Innovate Grant's commitment extends beyond the grant cycle by promoting the work of selected winners and honorable mentions into the future. For more information and to apply visit https://innovateartistgrants.org

Innovate Grant supports artists and photographers through quarterly grants. We've simplified the grant process, so that artists and photographers can focus on making their innovative work. The work should speak for itself and our application reflects that.

Innovate Grant awards:

+ 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Visual Artist

+ 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Photographer

+ 18 x Honorable Mentions

Explore the work of ALL Past Innovate Grant recipients and read their interviews at https://innovateartistgrants.org

How to Apply: Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit. Apply today at https://innovateartistgrants.org

Category: Multiple disciplines and genres accepted

Deadline: Thursday, September 17, 2026 – Submit by 11:59PM Pacific Standard Time

Region: US & International

Awards: 2 x $1,800.00 USD Grants // 18 x Honorable Mentions

Apply Online Today

https://innovateartistgrants.org

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This Event/Opportunity is provided by Innovate Grant and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).

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Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with artist Miguel Braceli and the Great Plains Rodeo Association at Oklahoma Contemporary. Observe a performance, featuring members of the Great Plains Rodeo Association, as cowboys carry community-created flags to a location on the Oklahoma Contemporary campus to be exhibited. A reception with music and refreshments will follow.

This is the second part of a two-part experience. Visit Oklahoma Contemporary earlier in the afternoon to participate in the flag-making workshop.

okcontemp.org/tierraslibres

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This Event/Opportunity 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 30103

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Schmancy Pants returns to OK Cider for Clown Show! We'll have an all new murder for our audience to solve and fabulous prizes for the schmanciest dressed!

Hosted by the Aristocrats and starring Tish Beaver, Kirstie McAnally, Wampus Reynolds, Jacob Threadgill and (schedule permitting) Prairie Dog Pete!

Tickets still $5 (cheap)!

WARNING: May contain clowns.

Get tickets: themartinduprass.com

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This Event is provided by The Martin Duprass and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 705 W Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

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