INK THE BLOCK PARTY is back for it's second iteration in Downtown Norman's Walker Arts District featuring Live Mural Painting, Arts Market, Music and Steamroller Printing!!! Experience Norman’s local arts community at a free, family-friendly block party celebrating creativity in all its forms on the East 300 block of Crawford Ave in Downtown Norman. Shop small and support creatives while enjoying a local arts market, downtown food and drinks, and Game Day festivities!

The event will take place on September 19th on Crawford St. between Main and Gray St. with live performances by local musicians at the Opolis Stage. Uncanny Art House will host live mural-painting stations featuring a handful of local painters, as well as community paint wall for attendees to participate. OSC-Press will facilitate an outdoor local arts market and present the festival’s signature attraction: large-scale woodblock printing using a full-size steamroller provided by Silver Star Construction LLC.

Gray Owl Coffee will serve coffee, treats, and specialty drinks in the arts market, along with local Norman breweries.

Attendees are also encouraged to watch the OU football game and explore plenty of food and drink options at surrounding Downtown spots like The Standard, the Garage, Sooner Daiquiri, Red Brick Bar, Prohibition Lounge, Bluebonnet Bar, and the Custard Factory.

“INK THE BLOCK PARTY is about showcasing the powerful creative scene growing in Norman while supporting our small businesses, nonprofits and working artists/musicians! It’s a chance for people to come together, cultivate community and experience art in a fun, interactive way that incorporates a giant piece of construction equipment!” said Jenna Bryan and Eric Piper, event organizers and owner/operators of OSC-Press.

"Last year was our first time undertaking an event this size. We were so blown away by its success and the positive feedback from our community that we knew we had to bring it back this year! Our hope is to grow Ink the Block Party into an even bigger event that includes more Norman organizations and showcases more Oklahoma talent!"

Sponsorships and community support make INK THE BLOCK PARTY possible, directly benefiting local small businesses, musicians, artists, and arts organizations:

Support us here: https://www.patronicity.com/project/ink_the_block_in_norman_oklahoma_2026#!/

For information about volunteering or participating in INK THE BLOCK PARTY, visit:

https://osc-arts.com/ink-the-block-party

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This Event/Opportunity is provided by OSC Press and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: Craford Ave - 300 Block of Downtown Norman, OK

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