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

Artists ages 18–30 are invited to submit work for MOMENTUM 2026, the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition’s (OVAC) interactive, multidisciplinary event celebrating its 25th year.

Awards:
Cash prizes may be selected for $400 Curator’s Choice and $200 Emerging Curator Choice awards. Additionally, a $200 Viewer’s Choice Award is voted by the audience during the event. Artists selected for awards will be notified during the event.

Featuring Guest Curator, Kristin Gentry!

Application Deadline: Jan 5, 2026

Apply Now!

Call for Entries!

The 25th Annual Paul Farrell Memorial Art Auction is now open for submissions!

This milestone year brings a new streamlined online form to make it easier than ever for OPSU art students, faculty, former faculty, and alumni to share their work. All entries will be juried, and artists may submit up to four works total for consideration in the Silent or Live Auction.

Submission deadline: December 3, 2025
Auction Date: March 6, 2026

Learn more and read the full announcement here: https://opsu.edu/news/2025/10/paul-farrell-memorial-art-auction-calls-for-entries/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNMCUBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFGUGxKUWtGbUhPeWV0ZzRQAR6ZxS_n73asIVbMZjp6nlw4Lslgu8ELZJ3mF6OjXgX5d9VNerZI4hPvhpMizA_aem_TCryJbSFMm7YXRNkxtMicQ

Let’s celebrate 25 years of creativity and community at OPSU!

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Accessibly build your portfolio, prepare for exhibitions, and enhance your online presence during our December Photo Studio session at Paseo Arts & Creativity Center in Oklahoma City!

Sign Up!

• Sign up Deadline: December 9, 2025
• Session Day: December 14, 2025, Slots Available: 10AM–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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Paseo Arts & Creativity Center | 3024 Paseo, Oklahoma City, OK 73103

A December Group Art Exhibition featuring works inspired by nostalgic holidays. Local artists will create art, decor and ornaments. Merry Kitschmas opening night will be December 13th and will run until January 1st, 2026.

Apply
Deadline to apply is December 8th at 11:59pm.

Mycelium hosts over 30 local artist, a monthly themed art show, and a non alcoholic bar with canned craft cocktails, sodas, seltzers and snacks.

Entry to the opening exhibition will feature DJ Exmaxhina. Tickets will be $10 online or at the door.

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Mycelium Gallery | 2816 N Pennsylvania Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73107

Our Grants for Artists Education Assistance Grant application opens on November 15th with an application deadline of January 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

Our Grants for Artists Professional Basics Grant application opens on November 15th with an application deadline of January 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

Prepare yourself and your artwork for your upcoming exhibition accessibly and affordably! This hands-on workshop, developed by Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition, Paseo Arts Association, The Depot, and Uncanny Art House, explores everything from framing and installation hardware all the way to business cards and website prep. Come early for in-person artist networking from 5–6pm!

A free livestream will be available on The Depot’s YouTube channel courtesy of Uncanny Media. Each partner organization will also share details on their upcoming applications and artist opportunities. Pre-registration is not required to attend the live-stream.

The in-person event is free and open to the public with pre-registration.

This event is in collaboration with the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition, Paseo Arts Association, The Depot and Uncanny Art House.

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

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

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.

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