ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES

CURRENT AND UPCOMING OVAC OPPORTUNITIES

CURRENT AND UPCOMING COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES


ROLLING ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES


Community Art Initiative
First Bethany Bank
Bethany, OK
More Info: alissa@integritywealthok.com



Community Mural Program

NOW Art
National



ExhibITion Art Show

amshot
Oklahoma City, OK

More Info: amshot.com/exhibition


ARTIST OPPORTUNITY CALENDAR

    • 1 Jan 2025
    • 4 Jul 2025
    • USS OKLAHOMA SSN 802 Commissioning Committee

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

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    USS OKLAHOMA SSN 802 Commissioning Committee

    • 7 Jan 2025
    • 1 Oct 2025
    • Flora Bodega


    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

    • 10 Feb 2025
    • 31 Jul 2025
    • Uncanny Art House


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

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

    ️ Event Date: TBA

    Submission Deadline: July 31st, 2025

    What We’re Looking For

    We’re seeking art that is:

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

    Mediums may include:

    Painting or illustration

    Photography

    Sculpture or mixed media

    Digital art

    Video

    Why Participate?

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

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

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

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


    Submission Details

    Submit up to 3 pieces of artwork for consideration.

    No submission fee.

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


    How to Apply

    1️⃣ Fill out our Google Form application here.

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

    3️⃣ Submit by July 31st, 2025 for consideration.


    Questions?

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

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


    Learn More


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

    • 27 Mar 2025
    • 25 Jun 2025
    • Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition


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

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

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

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

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

    OVAC Members always receive a discounted rate on OVAC Photo Studio Sessions. Find the coupon code in your OVAC Member Hub.
    Become an OVAC Member.


    Sign Up Today!


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    Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition | 1720 N. Shartel Ave. Suite B., Oklahoma City, OK 73103

      • 20 Apr 2025
      • 31 Jul 2025
      • Ten Moir Gallery

      Hosted by Ten Moir Gallery

      Deadline: July 31, 2025

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


      Awards & Recognition

      * 2 Winners Receives:

      * $500 Unrestricted Grant

      * A Published Interview

      * Social Media Spotlight

      * Winner’s Certificate

      * 10 Finalists Receive:

      * Dedicated Social Media Spotlight

      * Finalist Certificate


      Eligibility and Rules

      * Theme: Open

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

      * Experience Level: Open to amateur and professional artists

      * Location: Worldwide

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

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


      Important Dates

      * Applications Open: March 25, 2025

      * Early Bird Deadline: May 15, 2025

      * Submissions Close: July 31, 2025

      * Results Announced: August 15, 2025

      * Award Payout by: August 20, 2025


      About Ten Moir Gallery

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


      Get Involved!

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

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

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


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      Blue Koi Gallery Ten Moir Gallery

      • 21 Apr 2025
      • 30 Jun 2025
      • Blue Koi Gallery


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

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

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

      Application Deadline: June 30, 2025

      Apply

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      Blue Koi Gallery

      • 23 Apr 2025
      • 23 Apr 2026
      • Elara Caring

      Elara Caring are in search of artists that can paint and/or draw portraits. To give families a forever lasting hand-crafted picture of their loved ones. This can all be done in the comfort of your home or studio and can be done according to your schedule. Any medium, any size, at your own pace. Photo of the patient is provided to you for the portrait.

      Make a real difference in someone’s life! 
      Elara Caring, one of the nation’s largest providers of home-based care, is looking for compassionate volunteers willing to donate their time to provide exceptional end-of-life care to local hospice patients and their families.

       For more information contact: (210) 325-1451

      Learn More

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      Elara Caring

      • 1 May 2025
      • 5 Jun 2025
      • OKC Farmers Public Market


      The 2025 12×12 Art Fundraiser, happening on October 3rd at the OKC Farmers Public Market, is an eclectic fusion of works created by 175 Oklahoma artists available for purchase through an online auction and live entertainment, making it a memorable one-night-only art celebration! This annual event raises vital funds for all of OVAC’s programs and services, ensuring Oklahoma is a place where visual artists can thrive and make a positive impact in their communities.

      Selected artists create unique works within the dimensions of 12" x 12”, and may choose to donate a portion of their sales to OVAC at 25%, 50%, or 100% of the total sale value. Artists who sold work last year will be personally invited to participate in this year’s event.

      New Artist Application

      The Timeline
      Jun 5: Artist applications close
      Jul 7: Artists notified
      Sep 10: Deadline to drop off artwork
      Oct 3: 12x12 Art Fundraiser event at OKC Farmers Public Market

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      OKC Farmers Public Market | 311 S Klein Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73108

      • 18 May 2025
      • 18 Jul 2025
      • The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas


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

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


      The prizes are:

      $1,000 — Best in Show

      $500 — First Place

      $200 — Second Place

      $100 – Merit prizes (3 available)

      $2,000 is available in Purchase Awards.

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

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


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

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

      • 25 May 2025
      • 1 Aug 2025
      • Ten Moir Gallery


      Host:

      Ten Moir Gallery


      Eligibility:

      Open to artists worldwide, 18+

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


      Deadline:

      * Mountains & Forests: July 31, 2025

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

      * Cityscapes: August 1, 2025

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


      Awards & Recognition for Both Competitions

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

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

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

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


      Submission Info:

      * Entry Fee: $24 for up to 3 images

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

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

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

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


      Questions?

      Contact: connect@tenmoirgallery.com


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      Ten Moir Gallery

      • 7 Jun 2025
      • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
      • Firehouse Art Center


      Join us for a fun and creative beading workshop where we will be making beaded keychains! This hands-on workshop is perfect for beginners and experienced beaders alike. Participants will learn the basics of beading techniques, color selection, and how to assemble a keychain to take home. Whether you're new to beadwork or looking to refine your skills, this workshop will be an engaging space to learn, create, and connect!


      Enroll Now!

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

      • 7 Jun 2025
      • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
      • Firehouse Art Center


      Using digital or traditional tools, you will learn to write, design and draw your very own comic and be given time to work on each step with the opportunity to receive guidance from professional comic creator Jerry Bennett. This intensive workshop will outline every step of creating a comic, with time to work on each step from writing a one page comic story, or one page of a longer story if desired, to pencils/inks and lettering.


      Enroll Now!

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

      • 7 Jun 2025
      • 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
      • Firehouse Art Center


      Learn the art of character creation and comic book illustration with Kevin Stark! Create your own heroes and villains in this two-hour guided workshop.


      Enroll Now!

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

      • 9 Jul 2025
      • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
      • Firehouse Art Center
      Registration is closed


      Join us on July 9, 2024 from 6PM–8PM at Firehouse Art Center, for an ASK Workshop led by comic book artist, illustrator and art director, Jerry Bennett. Publishing Comics & Graphic Novels is a deep dive workshop into how comics and graphic novels get made, shared, and published. Whether you’re creating short zines or dreaming up a full-length graphic novel, this workshop will touch on portfolio tips, publishing options, and how to get your work into readers’ hands. It’s a chance to learn directly from someone who’s been through it and still loves the process.


      When: July 9th | 6:00PM–8:PM
      Where: Firehouse Art Center | Norman OK

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

      Open to the public. Pre-registration is required.
      Registration opens June 9th, 2025

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

      • 12 Jul 2025
      • 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
      • Firehouse Art Center


      Learn how to create digital comic art and self-publish your work with Arigon Starr!

      Arigon Starr (Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma) is a multi-disciplined creator with achievements in music, theater, and art. She fuses her Native heritage with contemporary storytelling methods, utilizing large doses of humor and dispelling Native stereotypes one story at a time. Her comic art, illustrations, and writing range across many genres, including the superhero comic character “Super Indian,” the historical “Tales of the Mighty Code Talkers,” and the award-winning children’s book “Contenders: Two Native Americans, One World Series.” In this workshop, Arigon will discuss how she incorporates storytelling and humor in her comics.

      Enroll Now!

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

      • 12 Jul 2025
      • 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
      • Firehouse Art Center


      Aye matey! Come one come all on this filmmaking adventure over the high seas of animation! Learn techniques and styles of stop motion, including animating with different media and exploring replacement animation. All skill levels welcome to set sail with us!


      Enroll Now!

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

      • 21 Jul 2025
      • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
      • Terra Rosa Art Gallery and Creative Space


      Abstract Collage Magic: A Day of Creative Fun with Lacy Gustafson

      Saturday, June 21, 2025

      10 AM - 4 PM with an hour lunch break, 12:30-1:30

      $165 / per person

      Supplies Included

      * Recommended for ages 16+ and up


      Description:

      In this one-day workshop, we’ll explore the exciting world of abstract collage art, exploring lines, shapes, texture, and patterns through playful and unrestricted creative exercises. Participants will use various materials to create dynamic compositions while embracing the freedom to experiment and make mistakes. The focus is on fun, creativity, and self-expression, without the pressure of perfection.


      Key Takeaways:

      Learn basic collage techniques and tools.

      Create abstract compositions using a mix of materials: watercolor paints, inks, colored pencils, acrylic paint markers, and different types of paper.

      Explore texture, movement, and pattern in a playful, creative environment.

      Leave with a finished artwork and new skills to continue experimenting at home.

      Learn More


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

      • 6 Sep 2025
      • 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
      • Vision Eufaula


      Vision Eufaula is a community-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to revitalizing and enriching the cultural and economic landscape of Eufaula, Oklahoma. Through initiatives like public art projects, local events and downtown development. Vision Eufaula fosters community pride and promotes tourism.

      Join Vision Eufaula in our 4th annual Wine & Art Festival on Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 10am - 6pm, in downtown Eufaula at 150 N. Front St. This vibrant event celebrates local creativity and flavor featuring art booths, showcasing works from local and regional artists, wine & beer tastings from local wineries and breweries in Oklahoma, live music performance through out the day, food trucks offering a variety of cuisines and a kids' activities area.

      The booth rental for artists is $50. This is an outdoor event and each artist will need to bring their own 10x10 canopy tent. Vendor applications and payment options can be found on the Vision Eufaula website website VisionEufaula.Org.

      For more information please call 405.248.2992 or email VisionEufaula@Gmail.Com

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      Vision Eufaula | 150 N Front St, Eufaula, OK 74432

      • 15 Sep 2025
      • 15 Oct 2025
      • Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition


      Our October Grants for Artists Education Assistance Grant application opens on September 15th 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, at ariana@ovac-ok.org

      • 15 Sep 2025
      • 15 Oct 2025
      • Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition


      Our October Grants for Artists Community/Artist Partnerships Grant application opens on September 15th 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, at ariana@ovac-ok.org or call (405) 879-2400 Ex. 5.

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      Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition

      • 15 Sep 2025
      • 15 Oct 2025
      • Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition


      Our October Grants for Artists Professional Basics Grant application opens on September 15th 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, at ariana@ovac-ok.org

      • 15 Sep 2025
      • 12:00 PM
      • 15 Oct 2025
      • 11:59 PM


      Our October Grants for Artists Creative Projects Grant application opens on September 15th 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, at ariana@ovac-ok.org

      • 10 Oct 2025
      • 9:00 AM
      • 11 Oct 2025
      • 4:00 PM
      • Terra Rosa Art Gallery and Creative Space


      Exploring Color & Light with Oil Painting
      Dana Lombardo
      October 10 & 11, 2025
      Friday & Saturday 9 - 4 PM
      $350/person

      Supply Listed at https://terrarosagallery.com/workshops

      Join me to explore the essential foundations of light and color in painting. I will be demonstrating in oil, but other painting mediums are welcome.

      Some experience in painting is required.

      I will begin each morning and afternoon with a short lecture, a demo, hands-on painting, and individual instruction.

      On Day One:
      In the morning, you will learn about color and light and how they affect values, color mixing, and light and shadow. I will discuss palette options and how to decide what to use in your painting. You will then use your color palette to create your color reference charts.

      In the afternoon, I will demonstrate how to create a color card for the photo reference you will use in your painting and show techniques for starting a basic monochromatic underpainting of lights, middles, and darks. You will then finish your color charts/cards and start underpainting them from the photo reference.

      On Day Two:
      In the morning, I will demonstrate how to start the color layer for the painting using what we learned the previous day. Following the demo, you will work on your painting with one-on-one instruction.

      In the afternoon, I will demonstrate finishing techniques (scumbling, glazing, etc.), adding details, and how to critique your painting for adjustments. You will complete your painting with one-on-one instruction following the demo.

      If time permits, we will have a group critique and review of your completed painting at the end of the second day.

      For more information, Call 405-474-1973 to check out https://terrarosagallery.com/workshops

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

      • 1 Apr 2026
      • 1 Jun 2026
      • Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition


      About THRIVE Grants:

      THRIVE Grants aim to further support artists’ innovation throughout Oklahoma with project grants of up to $10,000 for artist-led initiatives. These grants provide support for ambitious, impactful, and innovative visual arts projects that are collaborative and engage the community.

      THRIVE Grants is a partnership with the Andy Warhol Foundation supporting our mission to grow and develop Oklahoma's visual arts community through education, promotion, connection, and funding.


      Questions?
      Reach out to Administrative and Artist Relations Manager, Ariana Weir-Temoshok, at Ariana@Ovac-Ok.Org or (405) 879-2400 Ex. 5


    CONTACT US

    Phone: (405)879-2400

    Office Hours: Monday–Thursday, 9AM–5PM

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    1720 N. Shartel Ave. Suite B.

    Oklahoma City, OK 73103

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