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

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

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

Oklahoma Contemporary is thrilled to host a conversation about Oklahoma design and architecture with 2024 American Institute of Architects Fellow, Ron Frantz. Much of Frantz’s professional career has been dedicated to the preservation of main street facades in dozens of Oklahoma towns, including Pawhuska, Ponca City, Okmulgee and Miami. He contributed to the preservation of key historic sites in Guthrie, Oklahoma’s territorial capital; Automobile Alley in Oklahoma City after the Murrah Federal Building bombing; and an important Oklahoma City historic neighborhood, The Paseo.

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

Tickets: https://my.oklahomacontemporary.org/oklahoma-design

Image: Installation view of Outré West: The American School of Architecture from Oklahoma to California. Photo by Ann Sherman.

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

Join us for the captivating exhibition Ordinary Beauty, where you can discover beauty in everyday life. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibition will be on display until March 29.

This remarkable show will feature a variety of mediums and compelling subjects, encouraging you to pause and recognize the extraordinary beauty present in your daily moments. Don't miss this opportunity to shift your perspective on the world and find joy in ordinary life. Visit us today to explore our latest exhibition, meet the artists, and discover the perfect piece to take home. Your support helps sustain local art and creativity.

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

Explore the power of the in-between.

Free Artist Reception: Thursday, February 6, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Oklahoma Hall of Fame
Across Spaces, featuring the innovative works of OVAC Member, Irmgard Geul and Farooq Karim, explores experiences between physical, emotional, and conceptual spaces. Visitors are invited to contemplate the feeling of being “in between”. Geul’s airy embroidery paintings and Karim’s sculptural paper blossoms provide space for contemplating how to traverse divides and navigate changing circumstances. This collaborative exhibition illustrates the power of art as a vehicle for navigating seemingly evanescent moments and discovering commonalities that can bridge our divisions.

The ongoing collaboration between Geul and Karim with a shared love for paper and fiber began in 2021 and continues to evolve.

Irmgard Geul, a Netherlands-born artist based in Pauls Valley, combines hand-stitched embroidery with acrylic painted paper, creating landscapes that reflect her rural Oklahoma surroundings. Her work, influenced by nature and her mother's career in haute couture, evokes the tactile, sensory experience of the natural world.

Farooq Karim, a Norman-based artist, uses intricately cut and glued paper to create stunning flower sculptures. His work, inspired by personal growth and healing, explores beauty and transformation. Staring with the creation of individual flowers from old maps, magazines, and letters, his art captures the essence of nature's most vibrant

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Gaylord-Pickens Museum | Oklahoma Hall of Fame

This February, 1515 Lincoln Gallery presents Found Treasures: Visionaries and Hidden Gems an exhibition showcasing artwork from the gallery's

Found Art Collection. The exhibition includes pieces by renowned visionaries such as Joan Miró, Pablo Picasso, William Hogarth, and others, alongside works by lesser-known artists from the gallery collection. The Found Art Collection at 1515 Lincoln Gallery comprises over 300 works, alongside hundreds of pieces by more than 50 contemporary artists represented by the gallery, both locally and internationally. When the opportunity arose to collaborate on an exhibition with curator Elizabeth Wylie, the gallery offered her full access to its collection, from which a compelling theme emerged. Elizabeth Wylie is an art historian and museum professional with over 25 years of experience as a curator, director, and instructor of museum studies. Reflecting on her curatorial process, Wylie shared, “We were looking to bring together a diverse array of artists and styles to show how art of wildly different styles (e.g., representational or abstract) and subject matter (e.g., landscapes or figures) can coexist and speak to one another.” She added, “Prints can be a very accessible entry into art collecting. There are a number of prints by artists ranging from Dürer in the Renaissance and Hogarth in the 18th century to 20th-century artists such as Miró and Picasso that would be lovely to have.”

This exhibition promises to inspire with its dynamic range of styles and subject matter, blending the familiar with the unexpected. Visitors can experience works by celebrated artists while discovering hidden gems from lesser-known creators. The diversity of themes and timelines in the exhibition offers a rare opportunity to explore varied artistic expressions across history and geography. Found Treasures: Visionaries and Hidden Gems opens with a public reception on Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 6 to 8 pm at 1515 Lincoln Gallery. Admission to the reception and the exhibition is free. The show will remain on view through Saturday, March 16, 2025.

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

108|Contemporary is excited to showcase Doug Cannell: Backstories, a collection of original sculptures and the unusual stories behind them, on view February 7 – March 22, 2025 in the heart of the Tulsa Arts District.

Exhibition Opening:
Friday, February 7, 2025 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Artist Talk:
Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 1:30 pm
ASL interpretation provided

About Doug Cannell:
Doug Cannell is an artist whose works have been exhibited in museums and art galleries throughout the United States. Born and schooled in Detroit, Cannell earned a BFA degree from Wayne State University, continued at the College for Creative Studies, and now works from his Detroit studio, a former stamping plant. His sculpture is almost entirely abstract. While his choice of materials has evolved, an aesthetic throughline is present in his practice which often blurs the lines between art, craft and design. His work is distinguished by his use of contrasting materials, textures, and the juxtaposition of the organic and the industrial. Since 2023, his work is highly informed by his practice as a graphic designer, a field in which he has also worked steadily. Cannell also teaches at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit.

More information at: https://108contemporary.org/event/doug-cannell-backstories/

Always Free Admission

​Open:
Tuesday - Saturday, 12:00 - 5:00 pm
First Friday Art Crawl, 6:00 - 9:00 pm

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108|Contemporary | 108 East Reconciliation Way, Tulsa, OK 74103

Have you heard about the opening reception for The Middle Space? It's THIS Friday, February 7th, 5PM-8PM, at Art Wrecker Studios in Chickasha, OK! In collaboration with Inclusion in Art, this biennial mentorship program features emerging artists and OVAC Members, Krystal Solis and Grants for Artists Grantee, Maywadee Viriyapah, curated by Lexi Rodriguez. The exhibition runs through March 21st with a closing reception on March 14th.

Exhibition Dates: February 7–March 21, 2025
Closing Reception: Mar 14, 2025
This event is free and open to the public.

This project is supported by the Grants for Artists Creative Projects Grant.
Learn more about Grants for Artists at Ovac-Ok.Org/GrantsForArtists

Art Wrecker Studios | 222 W Chickasha Ave. Chickasha, OK 73018

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

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

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!

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

It’s that time of year again! Applications are now OPEN for the OVAC Members Show at Oklahoma Hall of Fame | Gaylord-Pickens Museum in Oklahoma City, celebrating the vibrant community of creatives that make up OVAC's Coalition of Artist Members.

The Timeline:
- Application Deadline: March 10, 2025
- Opening Celebration and Artist Panel: June 26, 2025 | 5PM–8PM
- On View: June 7–August 2, 2025

The Application:
- Open to all active OVAC Members
- Welcoming 2D, 3D, film, and digital media
- Artist panelists will be sourced from applicants for this exhibition

Not an OVAC member yet, but want in on the fun?
Become an OVAC member any time before the application deadline and you will be eligible to apply for the exhibition! Become an OVAC member at Ovac-Ok.Org/Membership.

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

Apply Now

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

ArtPrize is an international art competition & cultural festival held annually in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Each year, ArtPrize welcomes nearly 800,000 visitors to discover the transformative power of art. Visitors can explore the works of thousands of artists from around the world as the city transforms into a canvas, with awe-inspiring sculptures, installations, paintings, and more displayed throughout Grand Rapids streets, parks, galleries, and restaurants.

We invite Oklahoma artists to apply for your chance to represent the state of Oklahoma in this international art competition. Five artists will pitch their ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win a $10,000 grant. This funding supports the creation, transportation, and logistics of their ArtPrize 2025 installation in Grand Rapids, MI (Sept 18–Oct 4, 2025). The winner also receives complimentary registration and ArtPrize assistance in securing a high-visibility venue.

Proposal Deadline: March 18, 2025
Finalists Announced: April 3, 2025
Pitch Night Oklahoma @ Norman Firehouse Art Center: May 1, 2025

Apply!

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This opportunity is supported by Norman Firehouse Art Center and the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition.

Are you a visual artist looking for a unique way to showcase your work? Uncanny Art House is seeking creative and eye-catching postcard designs for our retail store display! This is a fantastic opportunity to have your art featured and seen by our vibrant, art-loving community. Our members will be contributing designs and we want your work hosted alongside us!

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

️ Submission Deadline: No deadline, this is an open ended submission and will close once we have filled all 15 postcard slots on the rack.

Apply now!

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

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

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

The Public Arts Commission of Enid (PACE) in Enid, Oklahoma, is seeking proposals from professional artists to be considered for community public art to be installed near the Stride Bank Center/Convention Hall.

The area for the public art will be next to the Stride Bank Center along the West side of Grand Avenue. A location map is provided in Attachment A & B. The public art display is intended to remain for a minimum of 10 years.

The vision for the project is vibrant, dynamic and inspiring art that will add to our every growing outdoor public artwork. The art must be original, appropriate for outdoor installation, and be able to withstand Oklahoma weather conditions.

To apply or learn more, contact Faith Melton at 580-616-7243 or fmelton@enid.org.

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City of Enid, Public Arts Commission of Enid

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

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 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 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

The Hopper Prize is accepting entries for Spring 2025 artist grants. They are offering $3,500 and $1,000 grants to artists around the world. For this open call, they will be providing 6 grants totaling $11,000 USD. 2 artists will each receive $3,500 and 4 artists will each receive $1,000. This is an international open call. All media is eligible. This opportunity provides you with a direct path to get your work in front of an international community of curators, artists, gallerists, and arts administrators. In addition to grants, 30 artists will be selected for a shortlist. Additional exposure is available via their online Journal as well as Instagram feed, currently reaching an audience over 145k.

Apply Now

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The Hopper Prize

Oklahoma Contemporary presents the first major retrospective of Oklahoma City-based artist Edgar Heap of Birds, who is known internationally for conceptual artwork that addresses Indigenous rights, sovereignty and relationships to place. Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds: HONOR SONG is a landmark for American art, for the region and for the city: the artist’s first institutional survey in his home-state of the last forty years. The exhibition spans over four decades of art production, tracing Heap of Birds’ trajectory from the 1970s to the present through colorful prints, abstract paintings, drawings, glassworks, sculptures and public works.

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

Image: Edgar Heap of Birds, Neuf, 1995. The John and Susan Horseman Collection, Courtesy of the Horseman Foundation. © Edgar Heap of Birds. Image courtesy of the artist.

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

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.

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

Join us on Saturday, February 22, from 1–2 pm for an all-new 1515 Conversation:
Collecting Art vs. Investing in Art. In this free talk, art appraiser Scott Hale, ISA AM, of SouthWest Art Advisory will explore the key differences between collecting art and investing in art, helping you determine which approach best suits your interests.

Don’t miss this insightful discussion led by an expert in the field! RSVPs are encouraged. Reserve your seat by calling 405.593.1063 or emailing info@1515lg.com.

Scott Hale is a third-generation art and wine appraiser and serves as 1515 Lincoln Gallery’s resident appraiser. With deep expertise in Naturalism, Romanticism, Regionalism, Modernism, Postmodernism, Indigenous, Latinx, and other historical and contemporary art movements across America, Canada, and Mexico, Scott brings a wealth of knowledge to this conversation.

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

Uncanny Art House is seeking art that is:

Centered around queer joy, self-expression, and queer history

Mediums may include:

Painting or illustration

Photography

Sculpture or mixed media

Digital art

Video

Installation

Why Participate?

Celebrate queer joy: Be part of an exhibition that uplifts and highlights the beauty of queerness.

Showcase your work: Gain exposure to an engaged audience during the popular 2nd Friday Art Walk.

Connect: Join a vibrant community of artists and creatives.

Recognition: All selected artists will be featured in promotions and credited in the exhibition.

Submission Details

Submit up to 4 pieces of artwork for consideration.

No submission fee.

If selected, artwork must be delivered to Uncanny Art House by May 3, 2025.

Apply now!

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Uncanny Art House | 106 E Main St, 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:
Hank Ehrenfried
VC Torneden

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