Experience HOME1947: Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy! This immersive exhibition explores the lives and stories of the millions displaced in 1947 during the creation of two new independent nation-states, India and Pakistan. Through a series of short films, virtual reality, photographs, sound installations and more, HOME1947 recreates the long-lost sights, sounds and smells of what millions once called home.
Visit okcontemp.org for gallery hours.

Image: Video still, Beila, 2017. © Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy. Photo courtesy of SOC Films.

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

MEET THE ARTISTS

February 23, 2023, 6-8 pm

Span of Show: February 23–August
The Vault Artspace and Gathering Place | 111 E Paul Ave, Pauls Valley, OK 73075

The Myriad Botanical Gardens are seeking artists to create works of art that showcase the vital role of Oklahoma’s pollinators and the flowers they visit. Your art will be displayed in our Crystal Bridge Lobby Art Gallery (May 31 – August 8) and be featured on banners throughout the garden.
Apply today at: myriadgardens.org/pollinators-artists/

Eligibility:

Two pieces of artwork depicting (1)Oklahoma pollinators and (2)the flowers they pollinate

Any 2D size & style, scalable/croppable to 24x36in banner size

 Submissions must be gallery-ready by May 30—framed or on a wrapped canvas.

Finalists Will Receive:

A chance to design specific pieces from our list of pollinators and flowers

$500 compensation

Spotlight in garden and gallery

Timeline:

Finalists Chosen – March 22

Proposals Due – April 22

Artwork Completed – May 30

Questions? Reach out to Emmy French at efrench@myriadgardens.org.

Apply today and let your art help educate and inspire others about the importance of these incredible species.

First Bethany Bank has recently started a Community Art Initiative to spruce up our boring bank walls and tables, and add a local community component. We won’t be selling art, but giving local Oklahoman artists a free place to display their piece(s), with a simple plaque for their name and contact info. We cannot guarantee that anyone would follow the contact info to buy art, but we hope so! We will display the piece for a few months and then return it and rotate to another artist. We welcome both wall art and small 3D items that can sit on tables we have in several seating areas around the bank. We have such a diverse community in OKC and it is our mission to bring that diversity a little closer to our clients. We hope to support many local artists by providing this opportunity in the years to come, particularly minorities.

If you are interested, please call Alissa at First Bethany Bank 405-789-1110 or email alissa@integritywealthok.com

First Bethany Bank | 6500 NW 39th Expy, Bethany, OK 73008

Seeds of Tradition: Expressions of Beadwork in Contemporary First American Art explores various ways beadwork is used as adornment, storytelling and tradition keeping. An enduring and deeply cultural artform, beadwork continues to resonate today as an iconic symbol of indigenous identity and artistry.

The exhibition, featuring artwork by Andrea Day (Muscogee), Yonavea Hawkins (Caddo), Valerie Kagan (Cherokee) and Lynn Traylor (Navajo) will be on display from March 1 to June 30, 2024. 

Exhibit C Gallery | 1 E Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Celebrate and learn more about the artists of Roots Culture History: The works of LaQuincey Reed and Markus Muse at a Free Artist Reception at the Oklahoma Hall of Fame.

LaQuincey Reed's intricate bronze sculptures and Markus Muse’s technical portraitures pay homage to often-overlooked figures in American and world history. This exhibition features artworks that delve into ancestral roots and cultural identity, offering a unique opportunity to experience the extraordinary artistic talents of both artists side by side.

In support of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation.
Oklahoma Hall fo Fame | 1400 Classen Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73106

Applications are now open for the Gold Fang Gallery Summer art show, celebrating Litha. Litha (derived from the Anglo-Saxon word for "midsummer") is the peak of the sun's power and the longest day of the year. Celebrate warmth, growth, abundance, and light by applying today.

-Shipment/Delivery of Art Deadline: June 25th, 2024

- Exhibition: June 27th, 2024 - September 27, 2024

- Opening Celebration: June 27th, 6-9 pm at Gold Fang Gallery (404 N Hudson Ave OKC, OK 73102)

How to apply:

- Welcoming 2D or 3D pieces

-All 2D art must be framed and hang ready with gallery wire. No size requirement.

-Artist Commission: 50% of sold work
Apply Today!

- Questions? Reach out to goldfanggallery@gmail.com or call at 405-764-3864

Gold Fang Gallery | 404 N Hudson Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Marvin's Place hosts live music on Friday nights from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. It is an acoustic Listening Room atmosphere. Performers include singer/songwriters, pianists, violinists, mandolin players, etc. Wine, beer and snacks are available for purchase.
Marvin's Place | 103 W Main St, Ardmore, OK 73401

THRIVE Grant applications are now OPEN!

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

The Timeline:
April 1 - Applications Open!

April 16 - Informational Webinar

May 13–17 - Office Hours by Appointment with Ariana Weir

June 1 - Application Deadline at 11:59 pm CST

July 30 - Thrive Grant Recipients Notified

August 2024–June 2025 - Grant Funding Period

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

SPRING 2024 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, (12) honorable mentions (6 in art and 6 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

+ 12 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, June 20, 2024 – Submit by 11:59PM Pacific Standard Time
Region: US & International
Awards: 2 x $1,800.00 USD Grants // 12 x Honorable Mentions

Apply Online Today!

Traveling art exhibit showcasing over twenty First American artists collaborative works. Curator - Billy Hensley (Chickasaw). Learn more and purchase work.

CLOSING EXHIBITION DATE:

Jacobson House Art Center | 609 Chautauqua Avenue | Norman, OK 73069
Reception: November 3, 2023

April 5 - August 2nd

Come meet artist Micheal Jones and see his newest exhibit at the Myriad Botanical Gardens, Still Life with a Guitar, a series of cubist inspired pieces.

Learn more about the exhibition

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

Earthly Delights is a juried erotic art show organized by Oklahoma Art Guild and the 39th Street District. It is open to work in any media with subject matter related to the theme: erotic expression, sexual identity, the nude figure, social commentary around those subjects, etc. Keep in mind when submitting that the committee may exclude anything deemed to be explicitly pornographic.
The event will be held October 4-5, 2024 at Angles, 2117 NW 39th St, Oklahoma City. Deadline to submit is noon September 19th. Artists 21+ only.

Learn more and apply!

Oklahoma Art Guild

This spring, from April 25th to June 1st, 2024, 1515 Lincoln Gallery is honored to host "Head in the Clouds," a thought-provoking exhibition featuring longtime friends and colleagues, Marc Barker and Josette Simon-Gestin. This unique showcase brings together two artists renowned for their distinctive approaches to capturing the essence of both the physical world and the realms of imagination.

Marc Barker, an Oklahoma City based artist with a profound background in both science and art, delves into the ethereal beauty of cloudscapes, translating his contemplations on nature, the environment, and human introspection into expansive compositions. Barker’s work prompts a dialogue between the viewer and the vastness of both the external environment and internal vistas.

Josette Simon-Gestin, hailing from Brittany, France, and a cherished part of Oklahoma City's vibrant art scene since her time living here in 1987, offers a lively contrast with her dynamic figures and vivid backdrops. Drawing inspiration from her travels and the rich tapestry of life, Simon-Gestin’s work is a celebration of movement, color, and the complexity of the world. Her recent experiences in Shanghai’s bustling markets breathe life into her paintings, inviting the viewer into a world where every detail tells a story.

1515 Lincoln Gallery is proud to present this exciting exhibition by two of the gallery’s premier consigned artists. The exhibition promises an immersive experience into the artistic journeys of Barker and Simon-Gestin, whose works, though contrasting, share a common quest for understanding and expressing the multifaceted narratives of life and nature. "Head in the Clouds” encapsulates the exploratory spirit and artistic diversity of both artists. Join us at the gallery for the opening reception on Thursday, April 25th, 6-8 pm.

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

The time has come Applications are NOW OPEN for new 12x12 Annual Art
Fundraiser artists!

The 12x12 Annual Art Fundraiser is OVAC's biggest fundraising event of the year, raising money for all of our programs. Participating artists will create a work that conforms to the dimensions of twelve-by-twelve inches (or twelve-by-twelve-by-twelve for 3D work). Artists create original work for 12x12 after application acceptance.

THE TIMELINE
June 3rd: Artist App Deadline
June 30th: Artists Notified
September 1st: Deadline to drop off artwork
September 20th: 12X12 Art Fundraiser event (tentative)
in Oklahoma City

Apply Today!

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

The artist application is free and open to the public

The Norman Transcript intends to publish an arts magazine this year called Expressions, spotlighting talent in Cleveland County. Email artist forms to limited-edition@normantranscript.org.

Download the Form

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The Norman Transcript

Enroll in Figure Drawing at the Firehouse Art Center!
This multi-level Figure Drawing course will be held in the summer, taught by an experienced instructor and figurative artist, Karis Chambers. The classes will be held on Mondays from 6 PM to 8 PM, from June 3, 2024, to July 22, 2024.

This course provides a classical figure drawing environment, with sessions drawing from a live, unclothed model. Instruction will be provided in the use of various drawing mediums, and no prior experience is required. Each class begins with a warm-up session of gesture drawings with short poses, progressing to longer sessions as the course advances. The instructor will offer individual advice and instruction to each student during the sessions. By the end of the course, students will feel comfortable drawing the figure from life using different drawing mediums. The guidance will focus on anatomy, conceptual choice-making, and expression with the medium.

There is room for 12 students, and spots are filling up quickly!

View the Syllabus
Enroll in the Class

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

Print on Paseo is the Paseo Arts Association's annual juried printmaking exhibition. It is open to all types of printmaking, from traditional to contemporary. Through this exhibition, the Paseo Arts Association strives to represent and spotlight the depth and diversity of Oklahoma printmakers and educate the public about the many different printmaking processes like relief printing, lithography, woodcuts and screenprinting. This year, the exhibit is juried by Kathryn Combs. Combs is a Midwest based artist and educator who specializes in printmaking. Her work explores relationships between technology, society, and individuals. Comb's work employs a wide range of techniques and approaches, including screenprinting, laser engraving, weaving and installation art. Recently, she has focused on the opacity of the way that AI technology interprets data.

Combs’s work has been exhibited internationally at Spazio SV in Venice, Italy as well as domestically throughout the American Midwest and South. She is a cofounder and co-owner of the Southern Indiana based Risography studio, Junior Jr. Studio, which hosts the annual Kentuckiana Zine Festival. Kathryn received her MFA in Printmaking from Indiana University in 2021 and a BFA in Printmaking from Indiana University Southeast in 2018. She is currently the Studio Manager at the Lawrence Arts Center in Lawrence, Kansas. She also completed two academic years as Visiting Assistant Professor of Drawing at Oklahoma State University and Visiting Assistant Professor of Printmaking at Auburn University.

Apply Today!

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Paseo Arts and Creativity Center | 3024 Paseo, Oklahoma City, OK 73103

Exhibition of works by fiber artists and OVAC Members, Pamela Husky and Darci Lenker at JRB Art at the Elms. A free felt-making demonstration will take place on May 18, 2-4pm.
Opening Reception: May 3, 2024 at 6PM

JRB Art at the Elms | 2810 N Walker Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73103

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

Please join us for "Migration Narratives," the culminating solo exhibition of works by Mahshad Faridfar, OSU Graphic Design MFA graduate. 

Faridfar's work primarily uses generative design and code art in combination with traditional design principles. His thesis exhibition offers a unique look at Iranian migration, employing generative design to subtly capture the complex emotions and stories of the migrant experience. By creating a space for dialogue and reflection, Faridfar's works serve as powerful symbols of resilience and transformation.

The reception takes place on Wed. May 8th, 5-7pm in the Gardiner Gallery with light snacks and refreshments.

Learn More

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Gardner Gallery of Art | 108 Bartlett Center Stillwater, OK 74078

Join Dana Lombardo to explore the essential foundations of light and how it affects color and composition in painting. She will demonstrate in oil, but other painting mediums are welcome. Each morning and afternoon, she will begin with a short lecture and a demo, followed by hands-on painting and individual instruction.

On day one, we will learn about color and light and how they affect values, color mixing, light, and shadow. We will discuss palette options and how to decide what to use in your painting. We will then use your color palette to create your color reference charts.

On day two, we will create a simple painting using a photo reference or from life, using what we learned the previous day. Participants will paint on their own with one-on-one instruction following each demo. At the end of the second day, time permitting, we will have a critique and review of current work.

Find the Supply List, learn more and Enroll

Friday and Saturday, July 19th and 20th
9 am - 4 pm

$350/person

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

Are you a practicing visual or performing artist in Oklahoma City? Then this post is for YOU! Applications for the Fall Cohort of our brand-new Artist Entrepreneur Program are OPEN!

Have questions about the application? Join us for our open Office Hours session on May 21st from 12PM to 1PM CST and again at 5:30PM to 6:30PM CST where you can drop in casually and get your questions answered by AEP project managers!

Register for AEP Office Hours

Join us for Art Crit Night at Resonator Institute on May 23rd, 2024, from 5:00PM to 8:00PM.
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.

Participating Artists: Maywadee Viriyapah and Carlos Colin
Guest Curator: Curtis Jones

This event is free and open to the public.

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Resonator Institute | 325 E Main St, Norman, OK 73069

This exhibition commemorates the museum's remarkable journey of collecting and engaging with art over the past decade. Since its inception, the museum has been dedicated to fostering a deep appreciation for art and providing engaging educational opportunities for all.

Learn More

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

Instructor John Reger will begin each day with a demo followed by students working on their own with one on one critiques. Students will copy works of the old masters, learn basic drawing techniques and gain understanding of shape, movement, light and form.
$320 | Register by 5/15
For questions: bartlesvilleartassociation@gmail.com

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Bartlesville Art Association |  217 S Comanche AveBartlesville, OK 74003

Point A Gallery | 2124 NW 39th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73112

The Tulsa Art Studio Tour (TAST) showcases the talent of artists who live and work in Tulsa in an open-house style, self-guided tour. Visitors can meet the artists, buy their artwork, and watch them create in their unique workspaces.

This self-guided studio tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the studios of artists living and working in Tulsa. Join us for a weekend of artistic exploration an d connection with the local creatives shaping Tulsa's creative landscape. 

The studio tour takes place across the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Event registrants will receive a interactive Tulsa Art Studio Tour Digital Passport leading them through the various locations while also educating on the artists' practices.

This is a Pay What You Can event open to the public.
Ticket registration opens on May 1, 2024.
Participating studios will be announced in April, 2024.

Learn more at tulsaartstudiotour.org