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Advocating For The Arts
• The Oklahoma Arts Council keeps a great list of resources to help you advocate for the arts: www.arts.ok.gov/resources/advocacy/advocacytools.html
Artist Residencies
• Alliance of Artist Communities: Extensive, searchable database of residency programs. www.artistcommunities.org
• Res Artis: Worldwide network of artist residency programs. www.resartis.org
Business of Art
• The Art Biz Coach: Curator and art consultant Alyson Stanfield offers services for artists including a weekly email newsletter and help with jumpstarting your career. (303) 272-5904. www.artbizcoach.com
• "I'd Rather Be In the Studio! The Artist's No-Excuse Guide to Self-Promotion" by Alyson Stanfield. This book offers practical advice to help you sell more art and build an art career that lasts. Use this link to purchase your copy and OVAC receives a percentage of your purchase at no additional cost! http://www.1automationwiz.com/app/?af=740866
• Business Books for Artists: Use this link to purchase business books from the ArtNetwork Store and OVAC will receive a percentage of the sale!
• Small Business Development Center OKC: Helps with seminars and one-on-one information about setting up a business, tax needs, business plans, applying for loans and more. www.osbdc.org
• Art Resource Network: Includes artist tool box, ideas for starting and reinvigorating art careers and advice from other artists. http://www.artsresourcenetwork.net/professional_growth/apt/default.asp
Finding Art Events
• The Oklahoma Arts Council keeps a great calendar of art events around the state: www.arts.ok.gov/calendar.
Finding Opportunities as an Artist
• High School Artists: Click here to view OVAC's Resource Guide for High School Artists.
• NYFA Source, the nation's most extensive database of awards, services and publications for artists of all disciplines. www.nyfa.org
• Artshow: A large listing of regional and national exhibitions. www.artshow.com
• ArtBuzz: A networking and information service for visual artists. www.artbuzz.org
Health Insurance
• Artists' Health Insurance Resource Center: a program of the Actors Fund to provide artists with health insurance information. www.ahirc.org
Oklahoma Resources
• OVAC Blog: current listings of opportunities, tips and events. www.ovac.blogspot.com
• Oklahoma Arts Council: The state arts council keeps lists of opportunities for artists on their website. www.arts.ok.gov
• Art Instruction: view a listing of ongoing art classes here.
• Inclusion in Art: A group organized to encourage more ethnic diversity in the public eye for the arts by organizing exhibits, events, professional development and collaboration among the arts community. www.inclusioninart.org
• Arts in Tulsa: a website with artist directory, curated virtual shows and event listings for Tulsa area. www.artsintulsa.com
• Melton Art Reference Library: a center for art research located in Oklahoma City. www.marl-okc.org
• OVAC offers bimonthly email newsletters to its members. Join today.
Oklahoma Art Galleries and Museums
Ada
Shirley Pogue Art Gallery
East Central University
1100 E. 14th
(580) 559-5353 www.ecok.edu
Old Bank Gallery
201 W. Main St
http://adaoldbankgallery.com
Ardmore
Charles B. Goddard Center
401 First Avenue SW
(580) 226-0909 www.goddardcenter.org
Studio 107
107 E. Main St.
(580) 224-1143 www.studio107ardmore.com
Bartlesville
Price Tower Arts Center
6th and Dewey
(918) 336-4949 www.pricetower.org
Broken Bow
Forest Heritage Center
Beaver's Bend Resort
(580) 494-6497 www.beaversbend.com
Chickasha
University of Sciences and Arts of
Oklahoma Gallery-Davis Hall
1806 17th Street
(405) 574-1344 www.usao.edu/gallery/
Claremore
Foundations Gallery-Baird Hall
Rogers State University
(918) 343-7740 www.rsu.edu
Durant
Southeastern OK State University
1405 N. 4th PMB 4231
www.sosu.edu
Durham
Metcalfe Museum
Rt. 1 Box 25
(580) 655-4467 www.metcalfemuseum.org
Edmond
Edmond Historical Society
431 S. Boulevard
(405) 340-0078 www.edmondhistory.org
FrameMaster
3326 S. Boulevard
(405) 341-7211 www.framemaster.com
Shadid Fine Art
19 N. Broadway
(405) 341-9023 www.shadidfineart.com
University of Central Oklahoma
100 University Drive
(405) 974-2432 www.ucok.edu
El Reno
Redlands Community College
(405) 262-2552 www.redlandscc.edu
Enid
Scribner's Gallery & Studio
124 S. Independence
(580) 234-2544 www.scribnersgallery.com
Henryetta
Henryetta Historical Society
410 West Moore
(918) 652-7112 www.territorialmuseum.org
Idabel
Lifewell Gallery
Museum of the Red River
812 East Lincoln Road
(580) 286-3616 www.museumoftheredriver.org
Lawton
The Leslie Powell Foundation and Gallery
620 D Avenue
(580) 357-9526 www.lpgallery.org
Norman
Dreamer Concepts Studio & Foundation
324 East Main
(405) 701-0048 www.dreamerconcepts.org
Firehouse Art Center
444 South Flood
(405) 329-4523 www.normanfirehouse.com
Jacobson House
609 Chautauqua
(405) 366-1667 www.jacobsonhouse.com
Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
555 Elm Ave.
(405) 325-4938 www.ou.edu/fjjma
Mainsite Contemporary Art Gallery
122 East Main
(405) 292-8095 www.mainsite-art.com
Oklahoma City
American Indian Cultural Center & Museum
(405) 815-5153 www.aiccm.org
[ArtSpace] at Untitled
1 NE 3rd St.
(405) 815-9995 www.artspaceatuntitled.org
City Arts Center
3000 General Pershing Blvd.
(800) 951-0000 www.cityartscenter.org
JRB Art at The Elms
2810 North Walker
(405) 528-6336 www.jrbartgallery.com
Individual Artists of Oklahoma
706 W. Sheridan
(405) 232-6060 www.iaogallery.org
International Photography Hall of Fame
2100 NE 52nd Street
(405) 424-4055 www.iphf.org
National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum
1700 NE 63rd
(405) 478-2250 www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
Oklahoma State Capital Galleries
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd
(405) 521-2931 www.state.ok.us/~arts
Oklahoma City Museum of Art
415 Couch Drive
(405) 236-3100 www.okcmoa.com
Nona Hulsey Gallery, Norick Art Center
Oklahoma City University
1600 NW 26th
(405) 208-5226 www.okcu.edu
Paseo Art Space
3022 Paseo
(405) 525-2688 www.thepaseo.com
University Gallery
Oklahoma Christian University
2501 East Memorial Road www.oc.edu
Park Hill
Cherokee National Historical Society, Inc.
21192 S. Keeler Drive
(918) 456-6007 www.cherokeeheritage.org
Ponca City
Ponca City Art Center
819 East Central
580-765-9746 www.poncacity.com
Shawnee
Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art
1900 West Macarthur
(405) 878-5300 www.mgmoa.org
Stillwater
Gardiner Art Gallery
Oklahoma State University
108 Bartlett University
(405) 744-6016 www.okstate.edu
Tonkawa
Eleanor Hays Gallery
Performing Arts Center
Northern Oklahoma College
1220 East Grand
(580) 628-6670 www.north-ok.edu
Tulsa
Art Gallery at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center
110 E. Second St.
(918) 596-7122 www.tulsapac.org
Brushworks Gallery
3716 S. Peoria
(918) 742-1138 www.brushworkstulsa.com
Color Connection Gallery
2050 Utica Square
(918) 742-0515 www.colorconnectiongallery.com
Equality Center Gallery
Dennis R. Neill Equality Center
621 E. 4th St.
(918) 743-4297 www.okeq.org/gallery.cfm
Gilcrease Museum
1400 Gilcrease Road
(918) 596-2700 www.gilcrease.org
Holliman Gallery
Holland Hall
5666 East 81st Street
(918) 481-1111 www.hollandhall.org
Joseph Gierek Fine Art
1512 E. 15th St
(918) 592-5432 www.gierek.com
Liggett Studio
314 S. Kenosha
(918) 694-5719 www.liggettstudio.com
Living Arts
307 E. Brady
(918) 585-1234 www.livingarts.org
Mama Trizza's Pottery Shop
1448 S. Delaware Ave.
(918) 743-7687 www.mamatrizzas.com
The Philbrook Museum of Art
2727 South Rockford Road
(918) 749-7941 www.philbrook.org
Pierson Gallery
1307-1311 East 15th St.
(918) 584-2440 www.piersongallery.com
The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art
Zarrow Campus, 2021 East 71st St.
(918) 492-1818 www.jewishmuseum.net
Tulsa Artists Coalition Gallery
9 East Brady
(918) 592-0041 www.tacgallery.org
Tulsa Glassblowing Studio
19 E Brady
(918) 582-4527 www.tulsaglassblowing.org
Tulsa Performing Arts Gallery
110 East 2nd Street
(918) 596-7122 www.tulsapac.com
Alexandre Hogue Gallery
Phillips Hall, The University of Tulsa
2930 E. 5th St.
(918) 631-2739 www.cas.utulsa.edu/art
Waterworks Art Studio
1710 Charles Page Blvd.
www.cityoftulsa.org/recreation/parks/Waterworks.asp
(918) 596-2440
Wilburton
The Gallery at Wilburton
108 W. Main St
(918) 465-9669
Woodward
Plains Indians and Pioneers Museum
2009 Williams Ave
(580) 256-6136 www.pipm1.com
Advocating For The Arts
• The Oklahoma Arts Council keeps a great list of resources to help you advocate for the arts: www.arts.ok.gov/resources/advocacy/advocacytools.html
Artist Residencies
• Alliance of Artist Communities: Extensive, searchable database of residency programs. www.artistcommunities.org
• Res Artis: Worldwide network of artist residency programs. www.resartis.org
Business of Art
• The Art Biz Coach: Curator and art consultant Alyson Stanfield offers services for artists including a weekly email newsletter and help with jumpstarting your career. (303) 272-5904. www.artbizcoach.com
• "I'd Rather Be In the Studio! The Artist's No-Excuse Guide to Self-Promotion" by Alyson Stanfield. This book offers practical advice to help you sell more art and build an art career that lasts. Use this link to purchase your copy and OVAC receives a percentage of your purchase at no additional cost! http://www.1automationwiz.com/app/?af=740866
• Business Books for Artists: Use this link to purchase business books from the ArtNetwork Store and OVAC will receive a percentage of the sale!
• Small Business Development Center OKC: Helps with seminars and one-on-one information about setting up a business, tax needs, business plans, applying for loans and more. www.osbdc.org
• Art Resource Network: Includes artist tool box, ideas for starting and reinvigorating art careers and advice from other artists. http://www.artsresourcenetwork.net/professional_growth/apt/default.asp
Finding Art Events
• The Oklahoma Arts Council keeps a great calendar of art events around the state: www.arts.ok.gov/calendar.
Finding Opportunities as an Artist
• High School Artists: Click here to view OVAC's Resource Guide for High School Artists.
• NYFA Source, the nation's most extensive database of awards, services and publications for artists of all disciplines. www.nyfa.org
• Artshow: A large listing of regional and national exhibitions. www.artshow.com
• ArtBuzz: A networking and information service for visual artists. www.artbuzz.org
Health Insurance
• Artists' Health Insurance Resource Center: a program of the Actors Fund to provide artists with health insurance information. www.ahirc.org
Oklahoma Resources
• OVAC Blog: current listings of opportunities, tips and events. www.ovac.blogspot.com
• Oklahoma Arts Council: The state arts council keeps lists of opportunities for artists on their website. www.arts.ok.gov
• Art Instruction: view a listing of ongoing art classes here.
• Inclusion in Art: A group organized to encourage more ethnic diversity in the public eye for the arts by organizing exhibits, events, professional development and collaboration among the arts community. www.inclusioninart.org
• Arts in Tulsa: a website with artist directory, curated virtual shows and event listings for Tulsa area. www.artsintulsa.com
• Melton Art Reference Library: a center for art research located in Oklahoma City. www.marl-okc.org
• OVAC offers bimonthly email newsletters to its members. Join today.
Oklahoma Art Galleries and Museums
Ada
Shirley Pogue Art Gallery
East Central University
1100 E. 14th
(580) 559-5353 www.ecok.edu
Old Bank Gallery
201 W. Main St
http://adaoldbankgallery.com
Ardmore
Charles B. Goddard Center
401 First Avenue SW
(580) 226-0909 www.goddardcenter.org
Studio 107
107 E. Main St.
(580) 224-1143 www.studio107ardmore.com
Bartlesville
Price Tower Arts Center
6th and Dewey
(918) 336-4949 www.pricetower.org
Broken Bow
Forest Heritage Center
Beaver's Bend Resort
(580) 494-6497 www.beaversbend.com
Chickasha
University of Sciences and Arts of
Oklahoma Gallery-Davis Hall
1806 17th Street
(405) 574-1344 www.usao.edu/gallery/
Claremore
Foundations Gallery-Baird Hall
Rogers State University
(918) 343-7740 www.rsu.edu
Durant
Southeastern OK State University
1405 N. 4th PMB 4231
www.sosu.edu
Durham
Metcalfe Museum
Rt. 1 Box 25
(580) 655-4467 www.metcalfemuseum.org
Edmond
Edmond Historical Society
431 S. Boulevard
(405) 340-0078 www.edmondhistory.org
FrameMaster
3326 S. Boulevard
(405) 341-7211 www.framemaster.com
Shadid Fine Art
19 N. Broadway
(405) 341-9023 www.shadidfineart.com
University of Central Oklahoma
100 University Drive
(405) 974-2432 www.ucok.edu
El Reno
Redlands Community College
(405) 262-2552 www.redlandscc.edu
Enid
Scribner's Gallery & Studio
124 S. Independence
(580) 234-2544 www.scribnersgallery.com
Henryetta
Henryetta Historical Society
410 West Moore
(918) 652-7112 www.territorialmuseum.org
Idabel
Lifewell Gallery
Museum of the Red River
812 East Lincoln Road
(580) 286-3616 www.museumoftheredriver.org
Lawton
The Leslie Powell Foundation and Gallery
620 D Avenue
(580) 357-9526 www.lpgallery.org
Norman
Dreamer Concepts Studio & Foundation
324 East Main
(405) 701-0048 www.dreamerconcepts.org
Firehouse Art Center
444 South Flood
(405) 329-4523 www.normanfirehouse.com
Jacobson House
609 Chautauqua
(405) 366-1667 www.jacobsonhouse.com
Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
555 Elm Ave.
(405) 325-4938 www.ou.edu/fjjma
Mainsite Contemporary Art Gallery
122 East Main
(405) 292-8095 www.mainsite-art.com
Oklahoma City
American Indian Cultural Center & Museum
(405) 815-5153 www.aiccm.org
[ArtSpace] at Untitled
1 NE 3rd St.
(405) 815-9995 www.artspaceatuntitled.org
City Arts Center
3000 General Pershing Blvd.
(800) 951-0000 www.cityartscenter.org
JRB Art at The Elms
2810 North Walker
(405) 528-6336 www.jrbartgallery.com
Individual Artists of Oklahoma
706 W. Sheridan
(405) 232-6060 www.iaogallery.org
International Photography Hall of Fame
2100 NE 52nd Street
(405) 424-4055 www.iphf.org
National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum
1700 NE 63rd
(405) 478-2250 www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
Oklahoma State Capital Galleries
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd
(405) 521-2931 www.state.ok.us/~arts
Oklahoma City Museum of Art
415 Couch Drive
(405) 236-3100 www.okcmoa.com
Nona Hulsey Gallery, Norick Art Center
Oklahoma City University
1600 NW 26th
(405) 208-5226 www.okcu.edu
Paseo Art Space
3022 Paseo
(405) 525-2688 www.thepaseo.com
University Gallery
Oklahoma Christian University
2501 East Memorial Road www.oc.edu
Park Hill
Cherokee National Historical Society, Inc.
21192 S. Keeler Drive
(918) 456-6007 www.cherokeeheritage.org
Ponca City
Ponca City Art Center
819 East Central
580-765-9746 www.poncacity.com
Shawnee
Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art
1900 West Macarthur
(405) 878-5300 www.mgmoa.org
Stillwater
Gardiner Art Gallery
Oklahoma State University
108 Bartlett University
(405) 744-6016 www.okstate.edu
Tonkawa
Eleanor Hays Gallery
Performing Arts Center
Northern Oklahoma College
1220 East Grand
(580) 628-6670 www.north-ok.edu
Tulsa
Art Gallery at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center
110 E. Second St.
(918) 596-7122 www.tulsapac.org
Brushworks Gallery
3716 S. Peoria
(918) 742-1138 www.brushworkstulsa.com
Color Connection Gallery
2050 Utica Square
(918) 742-0515 www.colorconnectiongallery.com
Equality Center Gallery
Dennis R. Neill Equality Center
621 E. 4th St.
(918) 743-4297 www.okeq.org/gallery.cfm
Gilcrease Museum
1400 Gilcrease Road
(918) 596-2700 www.gilcrease.org
Holliman Gallery
Holland Hall
5666 East 81st Street
(918) 481-1111 www.hollandhall.org
Joseph Gierek Fine Art
1512 E. 15th St
(918) 592-5432 www.gierek.com
Liggett Studio
314 S. Kenosha
(918) 694-5719 www.liggettstudio.com
Living Arts
307 E. Brady
(918) 585-1234 www.livingarts.org
Mama Trizza's Pottery Shop
1448 S. Delaware Ave.
(918) 743-7687 www.mamatrizzas.com
The Philbrook Museum of Art
2727 South Rockford Road
(918) 749-7941 www.philbrook.org
Pierson Gallery
1307-1311 East 15th St.
(918) 584-2440 www.piersongallery.com
The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art
Zarrow Campus, 2021 East 71st St.
(918) 492-1818 www.jewishmuseum.net
Tulsa Artists Coalition Gallery
9 East Brady
(918) 592-0041 www.tacgallery.org
Tulsa Glassblowing Studio
19 E Brady
(918) 582-4527 www.tulsaglassblowing.org
Tulsa Performing Arts Gallery
110 East 2nd Street
(918) 596-7122 www.tulsapac.com
Alexandre Hogue Gallery
Phillips Hall, The University of Tulsa
2930 E. 5th St.
(918) 631-2739 www.cas.utulsa.edu/art
Waterworks Art Studio
1710 Charles Page Blvd.
www.cityoftulsa.org/recreation/parks/Waterworks.asp
(918) 596-2440
Wilburton
The Gallery at Wilburton
108 W. Main St
(918) 465-9669
Woodward
Plains Indians and Pioneers Museum
2009 Williams Ave
(580) 256-6136 www.pipm1.com