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

Our 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-Temoshok, at ariana@ovac-ok.org

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Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition

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

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Elara Caring

The Artist Closet is a community operated initiative dedicated to collecting art supply donations and redistributing them to our local creatives at no cost. We're in need of volunteers to regularly help us organize our art supply donations! The Artist Closet is located inside of Mycelium Gallery in OKC. Volunteers are encouraged to come in during the gallery's open hours however it best fits their own schedules. Volunteers can help us organize however they are able, whether you can help us lift heavy boxes, color coordinate items, alphabetize items, or quality test items- we appreciate your help!

Reach out about volunteering

Follow us on Instagram for updates!
@theartistcloset_ok

Call for Artists: "Wait 5 Minutes" – A Statewide Juried Exhibition

Theme: Oklahoma Weather Host: Terra Rosa Art Gallery, Guthrie, OK Exhibition Year: 2026

Overview: They say if you don't like the weather in Oklahoma, wait five minutes. Terra Rosa Art Gallery invites artists to capture the volatile, beautiful, and dramatic spirit of Oklahoma’s skies. From supercells and tornadic fury to golden sunsets and the quiet after the storm, we are looking for works that interpret the famous "Wait 5 Minutes" phenomenon. This juried exhibition showcases the diversity of the Oklahoma landscape through the eyes of its artists. We are honored to have Greg Stone (Signature Member, Pastel Society of America) serving as this year's juror.

Key Dates:

• Submission Deadline: March 7, 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: March 14-20, 2026
• Exhibition Dates: April 11 – May 30, 2026
• Opening Reception: April 11, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Eligibility:

• Open to all artists 18+ residing in Oklahoma (Statewide).
• Work must be original and completed in the last 2-3 years.

Entry Fee:

• $25 for the first entry; $10 for each additional entry (up to 4 total).

Awards:

• Best of Show: $1,000
• 2nd Place: $500
• 3rd Place: $250
• Honorable Mentions: (3) $50 Gift Certificates to Jerry's Artarama
• People's Choice Award: Cash prize (funded by voting proceeds)

How to Apply:

• Submit your work online by March 7, 2026. 
• Click Here to Apply for "Wait 5 Minutes" 2026 Link: https://pci.jotform.com/form/253327106712046

For questions, please contact Terra Rosa Art Gallery at TerraRosaGallery@gmail.com or (405) 474-1973.

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This Opportunity is provided by Terra Rosa Art Gallery and Creative Space and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).

Submit your art events & opportunities to our Oklahoma Arts Resource Calendar!

The Center for Creativity in downtown Tulsa is conducting an open call for artists and writers for the exhibition “DIALOGUE.” The exhibition will showcase creative expressions that illuminate how dialogue shapes understanding, challenges assumptions, and fosters connection. Artworks in all media, including visual art, poetry, prose, sound, and film/video will be considered. Selected artists will receive a $100 honorarium and the opportunity to offer work for sale with no commission assessed.

The deadline to submit is Monday, March 2.
Submission form can be found here

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This Opportunity is provided by McKeon Center for Creativity and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).

Uncanny Art House is currently accepting submissions for this exhibition until October 30th. Step inside the surreal world of David Lynch at In Dreams: A David Lynch Tribute, opening January 9, 2026, during Norman’s 2nd Friday Art Walk. Running through March 1, this immersive exhibition transforms the gallery into a Lynchian dreamscape with interactive rooms, looping highway projections, and a Black Lodge installation with zigzag floors and red curtains.

Visitors will explore themes of duality, voyeurism, and uncanny Americana through painting, sculpture, photography, video, and installation art. Special programs will include a screening of David Lynch: The Art Life, a meditative event for Lynch’s birthday, and more during this special two month long exhibition.

Artists are invited to submit works that reflect Lynchian themes: voyeurism, doppelgängers, Americana with a dark undercurrent, surreal encounters, and the strangeness within the ordinary. Works may be directly inspired by Lynch’s films and artwork, or they may channel the uncanny spirit of his style.

All mediums are welcome, including painting, photography, sculpture, installation, video, digital art, and mixed media.

This application is free and open to the public.

ABOUT UNCANNY ART HOUSE

Uncanny Art House is an independent, artist-run gallery and creative space dedicated to fostering collaboration, supporting local artists, and promoting the visual arts. Located in the heart of Norman, Oklahoma, Uncanny Art House is a hub for creativity, community, and innovation.

For more information, follow us on Facebook or Instagram and stay updated on all our events and exhibitions.

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

Explore 127 years of artistic evolution in this vibrant exhibition showcasing 72 works from the Guild Hall Museum’s collection in East Hampton, New York. From coastal landscapes to bold abstraction, the show highlights the East End of Long Island’s inspiring light and creative energy.

Featuring iconic artists like Willem de Kooning, Jackson Pollock, and Andy Warhol. The exhibition reflects artists who have both shaped and been shaped by American and European art.

ON VIEW | Jan. 20 - May 16, 2026

RECEPTION | March 5, 2026 

Learn more at https://museum.okstate.edu/art/guild-hall-an-adventure-in-the-arts.html

Funding for our 2025/26 exhibitions and programs is provided by Marilynn and Carl Thoma, Lou Watkins and the OSU Museum of Art Advocates.

The exhibition was organized by Landau Traveling Exhibitions, Los Angeles, CA in association with Denenberg Fine Arts, West Hollywood, CA.

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This Event is provided by Oklahoma City University Museum of Art and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 720 S Husband Stillwater, OK, 74074

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Applications are now OPEN for the OVAC Members Show at Oklahoma Hall of Fame | Gaylord-Pickens Museum in Oklahoma City! 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 conveys compelling stories of family, belonging, history, and more.
Apply Now

The Timeline:

• Application Deadline: March 9, 2026
• Opening Reception: June 26, 2025 | 5–8pm
• Artist Panel: June 11, 2026 | 10am
• Exhibition Dates: June 2–August 1, 2026

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).

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

Submit by February 2nd, 2026 to have your work considered for consignment sale at Factory Obscura’s Bonus Track shop.

Factory Obscura is an Oklahoma City-based collaborative company creating and operating immersive, interactive multimedia experiences that awaken wonder, build community, and support artists.

Part of the full Factory Obscura experience includes the local artist made and collaboratively branded merchandise available inside our Bonus Track shop (both our online and brick and mortar). Most of the artist made items have been made exclusively by Factory Obscura artists and some local art friends. Now we are looking to expand our offerings to include more handmade/handcrafted and artist designed merchandise from LOCAL OKLAHOMA artists to sell within the MIX-TAPE Bonus Track shop-located in OKC.

Bonus Track carries a wide array of apparel, gifts, jewelry, accessories, stickers, patches, pins, housewares, art prints, and an eclectic selection of artist made items that fit the vibe of Factory Obscura experiences.

We are looking for ARTIST MADE and/or ARTIST DESIGNED items, specifically items that fit the vibe of our experiences, items that have a relationship to: MUSIC and/or musical genres, VIBRANT COLORS, POP CULTURE trends, items that have a NOSTALGIC VIBE, and items that relate to the MIX-TAPE EXPERIENCE and overall items that are unique.

Deadline to submit is February 2nd, 2026. Please read the full guidelines before submitting.

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This Opportunity is provided by Factory Obscura and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 25 NW 9th St.Oklahoma City, OK, 73102
Submit your art events & opportunities to our Oklahoma Arts Resource Calendar!

Our Grants for Artists Education Assistance Grant application opens on February 1st 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!

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 February 1st 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-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 February 1st 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-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 February 1st 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

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

The 13th annual Artesian Arts Festival draws thousands each year and will take place May 2, 2026 in Sulphur, Oklahoma. The application and more information about the event can be found at Artesianartsfestival.com/Special-Pages/Artist-Application or by calling (580) 272-5520.

Application Deadline: March 6, 2026

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This Opportunity is provided by Artisan Arts Festival and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
Submit your art events & opportunities to our Oklahoma Arts Resource Calendar!

Class Schedule

Ages 5–8: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Ages 9–12: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Mini Masters is a Saturday afternoon art series designed for young artists ages 5–12, with age-specific sessions that support skill development, creativity, and confidence. Families may register for individual classes or enroll in the full series.

This session introduces students to Pop Art through the colorful, playful lens of Andy Warhol. Young artists will explore bold color, repetition, and familiar imagery while creating hands-on mixed-media projects inspired by everyday objects and visual culture. The class emphasizes creative exploration and self-expression in a supportive, fun environment.

Classes are separated by age group to ensure instruction is developmentally appropriate, with each session guided step-by-step while leaving room for individual ideas and experimentation.

Registration: $25 per student

Capacity: 15 students per class

All materials included

MEET THE INSTRUCTOR

Chelle brings over 25 years of experience teaching children and teens ages 2–18. Her teaching style centers on hands-on artmaking, curiosity, and joyful experimentation. With a playful, craft-forward approach, Chelle creates a welcoming space where young artists feel encouraged to explore materials, build confidence, and have fun making art.

ABOUT UNCANNY ART HOUSE

Uncanny Art House is an independent, artist-run gallery and creative space dedicated to fostering collaboration, supporting local artists, and promoting the visual arts. Located in the heart of Norman, Oklahoma, Uncanny Art House is a hub for creativity, community, and innovation.

For more information, follow us on Facebook or Instagram and stay updated on all our events and exhibitions.

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This Event is provided by Uncanny Art House and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 106 E. Main St. Norman, OK 73069

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Registration: $100 per student

Dates: Monday, March 23 & Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Capacity: 16 participants

This two-session workshop explores how strong photographic ideas are formed and translated into finished images. Led by Alex Eischeid, Uncanny Art House’s exhibiting artist for the month of March, the class focuses on concept-driven photography rather than technical instruction alone.

Session One: Concept Development (March 23)

The first session centers on shaping photographic ideas before picking up the camera. Participants will explore intention, narrative, symbolism, and visual planning, examining how conceptual decisions influence composition, lighting, and execution. Discussion and examples will guide students through building a clear creative framework for their work.

Session Two: Execution & Demonstration (March 25)

The second session focuses on translating a developed concept into a finished photograph. Participants will observe real-time setup, decision-making, and problem-solving as the image is created. After the workshop, attendees will receive access to a recorded edit of the final image, allowing them to revisit techniques and workflows at their own pace.

This workshop is ideal for photographers interested in strengthening their conceptual thinking and understanding how ideas evolve into cohesive visual work.

MEET THE INSTRUCTOR

Alex Eischeid is a conceptual photographer whose work investigates perception, constructed imagery, and creative process. As Uncanny Art House’s March exhibiting artist, Alex brings firsthand insight into how photographic ideas are developed, refined, and executed, offering participants a clear view into concept-driven photographic practice.

Register

ABOUT UNCANNY ART HOUSE

Uncanny Art House is an independent, artist-run gallery and creative space dedicated to fostering collaboration, supporting local artists, and promoting the visual arts. Located in the heart of Norman, Oklahoma, Uncanny Art House is a hub for creativity, community, and innovation.

For more information, follow us on Facebook or Instagram and stay updated on all our events and exhibitions.

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This Opportunity is provided by Uncanny Art House and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 106 E. Main St. Norman, OK 73069

Submit your art events & opportunities to our Oklahoma Arts Resource Calendar!

Class Schedule

Ages 5–8: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Ages 9–12: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Mini Masters is a Saturday art series for children ages 5–12, with sessions divided by age group to support different stages of creative development. Families may register for individual classes or enroll in multiple sessions throughout the series.

This class introduces young artists to pointillism through the work of Georges Seurat. Using dots, patterns, and bright color combinations, students will explore how small marks work together to build images. Through playful, hands-on projects, participants will experiment with repetition and simple color relationships while developing focus, fine motor skills, and creative confidence. The class emphasizes exploration and discovery, allowing students to learn through making in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Registration: $25 per student

Capacity: 15 students per class

All materials included

MEET THE INSTRUCTOR

Chelle brings over 25 years of experience teaching children and teens ages 2–18. Her teaching approach centers on hands-on artmaking, curiosity, and joyful experimentation. With a playful and welcoming style, she creates an environment where young artists feel comfortable exploring materials, expressing themselves, and building confidence through creative play.

Register

ABOUT UNCANNY ART HOUSE

Uncanny Art House is an independent, artist-run gallery and creative space dedicated to fostering collaboration, supporting local artists, and promoting the visual arts. Located in the heart of Norman, Oklahoma, Uncanny Art House is a hub for creativity, community, and innovation.

For more information, follow us on Facebook or Instagram and stay updated on all our events and exhibitions.

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This Event is provided by Uncanny Art House and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 106 E. Main St. Norman, OK 73069

Submit your art events & opportunities to our Oklahoma Arts Resource Calendar!

Accessibly build your portfolio, prepare for exhibitions, and enhance your online presence during our March Photo Studio session at Uncanny Art House in Norman!

Sign Up!

• Sign Up Deadline: March 16, 2026
• Session Day: March 21, 2026, Slots Available: 11AM–2PM

The Photo Studio only facilitates same day artwork drop-off and pick-up at the session location.

Session Cost (Up to 10 Artworks):
*OVAC Members: $50
Non-Members: $100
*OVAC Members always receive a discounted rate on OVAC Photo Studio Sessions.

Want the discount? Become an OVAC Member!

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

Positive Space Opens 2026 Programming February 7 with Group Exhibition "Permission to Breathe: A Black Woman’s Perspective on Living Life Unapologetically"

"Permission to Breathe: A Black Woman’s Perspective on Living Life Unapologetically" is a vibrant, multidisciplinary art exhibition celebrating the brilliance and boundlessness of Black Women. Curated by Artists Ebony Iman Dallas, Elizabeth Feahther Henley, and Jaiden Jiji McClellan, this show centers the voices, visions, and lived experiences of Black Women Artists who dare to exhale fully, take up space, and create without constraint.

Through diverse artistic practices, the works engage themes of rest, resistance, joy, ancestral memory, embodiment, and radical self-acceptance. Together, they speak to the necessity and the defiance of breathing freely in a world that too often restricts Black Women’s lived experience. Some pieces affirm breath as a revolutionary right. Others bear witness to the labor, struggle, and endurance required simply to exist. In all forms, the art insists on presence, truth, and agency.

"Permission to Breathe" invites artists to reflect on intimate, personal journeys by honoring Black Womanhood in all its nuance and complexity. Here, softness and strength coexist, vulnerability is power, and creativity becomes a pathway to healing, reclamation, and unapologetic being. This exhibition is more than an art show, it is a collective exhale. A celebration of survival and joy, and an invitation to witness, participate, and breathe deeply together.

Exhibit Artists: Goldielxcs, Kimberly Thompson, Suzanne Thomas, Tysheona Singleton, Caitlin Varner, Betty Refour, Lyric Manns, Amber N. Wiley, Marie Casimir, Gay Pasley, Cristle Moorer, Elizabeth Feahther Henley, Ebony Iman Dallas and Jiji Rachelle.

"Permission to Breathe: A Black Woman’s Perspective on Living Life Unapologetically," curated by Artists Ebony Iman Dallas, Elizabeth Feahther Henley, and Jaiden Jiji McClellan, opens 5-9pm, Saturday, February 7, 2025, and will continue through Saturday, February 28, with additional events during the exhibit to be announced. Gallery hours during the exhibit: Thurs, 6-8pm; Fri, 5-8pm; Sat, 12-5pm and by appointment. More info: linktr.ee/positivespacetulsa

Positive Space Tulsa is located at 1324 East 3rd Street in the Pearl District. Positive Space Tulsa was founded by local artist Nicole Finley (she/her). An art space dedicated to Womxn artists, Positive Space Tulsa believes: The letter “x” in Womxn recognizes all women, including gender expansive identities. Positive Space Tulsa is for women, nonbinary, genderfluid, genderqueer, and agender artists (excluding those who identify as male/men). Womxn is pronounced the same as woman or women.

Contact: Nicole Finley, Founder/Director/Curator - Positive Space Tulsa
nicole@positivespacetulsa.org

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This Event is provided by Positive Space Tulsa and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 1324 East 3rd StreetTulsa, OK, 74120

Submit your art events & opportunities to our Oklahoma Arts Resource Calendar!

The American West has long served as a symbol of freedom, ruggedness, perseverance, myth, and muse. But who gets to frame that story? And how does the image of the West evolve when seen through the eyes of today’s artists?

This exhibition features Oklahoma-based artists who bring fresh perspectives to this storied region. Through photography, painting, and sculpture, these artists reflect on life in the West, depicting the West not as a static ideal but as a complex, living place shaped by tradition, environment, and identity. From intimate portraits with echoes of classic cowboy culture to portrayals inspired by modern artistic movements and pop culture, this exhibit invites viewers to reconsider what the West looks like and how different Oklahoma artists choose to define it. Featuring works by Aldo Delara, Amy Jenkins, Bobby C. Martin, Charisa Dene Jacobs, Clayton Beavers, LaQuincey Reed, Leondre Lattimore, Pamela Winters, and Shirley Quaid.

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This Event is provided by Oklahoma Hall of Fame | Gaylord-Pickens Museum and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 1400 Classen Dr. Oklahoma City, OK, 73106

Submit your art events & opportunities to our Oklahoma Arts Resource Calendar!

Class Schedule

Ages 5–8: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Ages 9–12: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Mini Masters is a Saturday art series for children ages 5–12, with classes separated by age group to support different stages of learning and creative development. Families may register for individual sessions or enroll in multiple classes throughout the series.

This class introduces young artists to abstract art through the work of Piet Mondrian. Using his iconic use of primary colors, lines, and geometric composition as inspiration, students will explore balance, structure, and creative decision-making through hands-on projects. The class encourages playful experimentation while building visual awareness, problem-solving skills, and confidence in working with abstraction.

Activities are guided yet flexible, allowing students to explore ideas at their own pace in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Registration: $25 per student

Capacity: 15 students per class

All materials included

MEET THE INSTRUCTOR

Chelle brings over 25 years of experience teaching children and teens ages 2–18. Her teaching approach emphasizes hands-on artmaking, curiosity, and joyful experimentation. With a playful and welcoming style, she creates an environment where young artists feel comfortable exploring materials, expressing themselves, and building creative confidence.

ABOUT UNCANNY ART HOUSE

Uncanny Art House is an independent, artist-run gallery and creative space dedicated to fostering collaboration, supporting local artists, and promoting the visual arts. Located in the heart of Norman, Oklahoma, Uncanny Art House is a hub for creativity, community, and innovation.

For more information, follow us on Facebook or Instagram and stay updated on all our events and exhibitions.

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This Event is provided by Uncanny Art House and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 106 E. Main St. Norman, OK 73069

Submit your art events & opportunities to our Oklahoma Arts Resource Calendar!

Registration: $200 per student

Capacity: 6 participants

All materials included

Registration covers all four sessions

This four-week painting series offers an immersive introduction to intuitive abstraction, guiding participants through the creation of one cohesive abstract painting shaped by presence, emotion, and embodied creativity. Open to all experience levels, the course prioritizes exploration and emotional translation over technical perfection.

Each session begins with a brief grounding meditation to settle the nervous system and establish a calm, supportive space for creative flow.

Week 1: Inspiration & Foundation

The opening session focuses on setting the energetic and creative groundwork for the series. Students will engage in meditation and reflective journaling to identify personal sources of inspiration, explore color mixing and emotional resonance, and begin their painting using intuitive movement and intention.

Weeks 2–4: Developing the Work

The remaining sessions guide students through deepening and completing the painting. Instruction supports layering, texture, contrast, and thoughtful decision-making while encouraging trust in the unfolding process. Emphasis remains on staying present, listening to the work, and allowing the image to evolve naturally over time.

This course is ideal for artists seeking a slower, more reflective approach to painting and those interested in integrating mindfulness into their creative practice.

MEET THE INSTRUCTOR

Carla Corley is an artist, astrologer, and intuitive creator whose work blends fine art, spiritual symbolism, and energetic intention. A graduate of Oklahoma City Community College with an Associate of Fine Arts, she has served as an Artist-in-Residence at the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics and Classen School of Advanced Studies. Her work centers on healing, empowerment, and personal transformation through art and handcrafted objects.

Register

ABOUT UNCANNY ART HOUSE

Uncanny Art House is an independent, artist-run gallery and creative space dedicated to fostering collaboration, supporting local artists, and promoting the visual arts. Located in the heart of Norman, Oklahoma, Uncanny Art House is a hub for creativity, community, and innovation.

For more information, follow us on Facebook or Instagram and stay updated on all our events and exhibitions.

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This Opportunity is provided by Uncanny Art House and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 106 E. Main St. Norman, OK 73069

Submit your art events & opportunities to our Oklahoma Arts Resource Calendar!

Instructors Aditi and Dane Heins are a husband and wife muralist duo from Norman, Oklahoma. Over 8 weeks this spring, they’re spilling the beans on everything they know about murals at the Norman Firehouse Art Center. From pitching to pricing, and design to application, this all-encompassing course will have something for everyone. If you’re thinking about painting your first mural: this course is for you. If you’ve painted 20 murals, this course is also for you. Topics covered include but are not limited to: Mocking up your designs digitally, how to price your murals, best practices for painting a mural, recommended supply list, house paint vs spray paint pros and cons, job site safety/organization and vinyl mural design. Students will also participate in a group project where they collaborate on a design and paint a mural together.

Enrollment begins Feb 16, 2026. Class will be held every Saturday from 1-3pm over 8 weeks (March 28-May 16). Cost of class is $250, and most supplies are provided.

Learn more

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This Opportunity is provided by Aditi Heins and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 444 S Flood Ave. Norman, Oklahoma, 73069
Submit your art events & opportunities to our Oklahoma Arts Resource Calendar!

Embodied Painting Workshop with Artist and OVAC Member Liz Dueck

1-3pm, Saturday, March 21, 2026

Registration Required | $30, Materials included

Tune in to your body’s wisdom through the language of paint. In this Embodied

Painting workshop, we’ll move beyond technique to experience art as a form of

emotional regulation and self-expression. You’ll learn acrylic painting methods while

exploring how each brushstroke can reflect sensation, intuition, and release. Open to

all skill levels—just bring curiosity and presence. Materials included.

About the Exhibit, "A Year of Embodied Art" by Liz Dueck:

A documentation of her emotional states through painting and writing, Liz Dueck’s new work in "A Year of Embodied Art," gives the viewer a raw sequence of exploring the inside self vis à vis themes in nature. “I have come to understand my art practice as a spectrum, on one end is a literal approach to my physical surrounds that is research-based, site-specific learning about Oklahoma’s ecosystems and on the other end of the spectrum is the visibility of my emotional grounding in nature. Holding true to the belief that we are not separate to nature, it all lies under the same themes of exploration and connection with nature that has made up my creative practice.”

With self-imposed constraints on materials and her process, Dueck instead leads with emotion to explore Nature Expressionism in twelve paintings - “a consistent, genuine relationship with the Earth on a deep level with themes in nature have helped me understand themes within my own life - processing, accepting, and releasing hard things, because I see nature do it everyday.”

About the Artist: Liz Dueck is a Nature Artist, Art Educator, and Trail Guide whose work bridges painting, environmental art, and community connection. While oil painting is her primary medium, her practice expands into Land Art, natural materials, interactive sculpture, and collaborative outdoor experiences. Dueck’s style ranges from field-based research and depiction of Oklahoma’s eco-regions to an expressive, intuitive mode she calls Nature Expressionism, which translates the emotional resonance of place through bold gesture and layered textures. Dueck earned her BFA in Studio Art, Art Education Certification, and Art History minor from Oklahoma State University in 2017.

"A Year of Embodied Art"

by Liz Dueck

OPENING: 5-8pm, Saturday, March 7, 2026

Continues through Saturday, March 28

Gallery hours during the exhibit: TH 6-8pm + FR 5-8pm + SAT 12-5pm + BY APPT

More info: linktr.ee/positivespacetulsa

Contact: Nicole Finley, Founder/Director/Curator - Positive Space Tulsa

nicole@positivespacetulsa.org

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This Event is provided by Positive Space Tulsa and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 1324 East 3rd Street Tulsa, OK, 74120

Submit your art events & opportunities to our Oklahoma Arts Resource Calendar!

The Hopper Prize is accepting submissions for $4,500 and $1,000 artist grants. For this open call, they have increased awards to $4,500. They will be providing 6 grants totaling $13,000 USD. 2 artists will each receive $4,500 and 4 artists will each receive $1,000. This is an international open call. All media is eligible. This open call provides you with a direct path to get your work in front of an international community of curators, artists, gallerists, and arts administrators. Additional exposure is available via a 30 artist shortlist, online journal, & Instagram currently reaching over 160k.

Apply

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This Opportunity is provided by The Hopper Prize and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).

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We live in a moment of deep contrasts. Across the country, emotions run high, perspectives collide, and many feel their voices are overlooked or unheard. This show seeks to open a space where artists can respond freely to this moment, without fear of backlash, censorship, or judgment. This exhibition invites work that speaks authentically to your experience of America today. We welcome all viewpoints, from hope to critique, unity to division, celebration to challenge.

Eligibility & Mediums

• Open to artists over 18 of all backgrounds, regardless of experience level.

• All mediums and disciplines are eligible.

• Works must be original and ready for display or presentation.

• All works must be for sale if visual art.

Exhibition Format

• To foster honesty and safety of expression, works will be exhibited without individual artist names attached unless requested.

• A complete list of participating artists will be displayed as a group.

• Artists may choose to “opt in” for name disclosure upon request of the viewer.

• If a piece is purchased, the artist’s name will be shared with the buyer.

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

Submit your art events & opportunities to our Oklahoma Arts Resource Calendar!