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

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

Unfold the wonders of art and nature this spring and summer as Tulsa Botanic Garden hosts the Oklahoma debut of FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, an exhibition of monumental sculptures by Santa Fe artists Jennifer and Kevin Box. The exhibit opens Sunday, March 2, 2025, when the Garden reopens for the year.

FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN showcases 20 installations of museum-quality metal sculptures inspired by origami, the centuries-old Japanese art of folding paper. The larger-than-life sculptures of blooming flowers, birds, grazing deer, galloping ponies, and other flora and fauna themes will be exhibited throughout the five formal gardens at Tulsa Botanic Garden. The Oklahoma debut will also premier three new pieces by Box, including a 17ft. tall kinetic sculpture of colorful butterflies that will “float” above floral displays.

Kevin Box grew up in Bartlesville, OK and graduated from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. His work has received numerous awards and is held in prominent collections worldwide. In 2004, he was the youngest member ever elected to the National Sculptors' Guild.

FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN features Box’s own compositions as well as collaborations with his wife, Jennifer, and world-renowned origami artists Te Jui Fu, Beth Johnson, Michael G. LaFosse and Robert J. Lang.

The exhibit includes interpretive information and cast metal examples of origami pieces folded and unfolded. An audio tour is also available for guests to dial into and listen to the artists speak about the work as well as a scavenger hunt sheet.

FLORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN will be at Tulsa Botanic Garden through September 21, 2025. Admission to the Garden will include the exhibit and is free for Garden members. Find hours, admission and more information at tulsabotanic.org or by calling 918-289-0330.

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Tulsa Botanic Garden | 3900 Tulsa Botanic Dr, Tulsa, OK 74127

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

The Paseo Arts Association is excited to announce a call for 2026 exhibits in the galleries of the Paseo Arts & Creativity Center (PACC), located at 3024 Paseo in the Paseo Arts District. Apply to display your artwork for a month-long exhibit by October 1, 2025!

This application is open to artists of all experience levels, you do not need to be a member of the Paseo Arts Association to apply. Both individual artists and groups of artists are eligible to apply!

The PACC provides artists with a unique opportunity to display and sell their artwork in a professional gallery situated in the historic Paseo Arts District. Once exhibit applications are accepted, artists or art groups can rent a gallery at the PACC for a month-long exhibition in 2026.

The PAA’s Exhibits Committee and PAA Staff provide professional art installation, a gallery poster, press release, artwork labels, social media graphic/posts, current exhibit page on website, and an opening reception during the First Friday Gallery Walk with the option to hold a private event during the month. Regular gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday 11a-5p and Saturday 12-5p. The PAA's commission on all art sales is 20%.

More information about exhibiting and rental fees per artist and per gallery space can be found at www.thepaaok.org/applications

If you have questions regarding your proposal or exhibit concept, please contact theresa@thepaseo.org

Apply!

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

108|Contemporary is thrilled to present our next exhibition, Still, featuring the work of longtime friends and artists Lissa Hunter, Jane Sauer, Jo Stealey, and Carol Stein. Stemming from stillness, observation, and awareness, "Still" is a look at life from four perspectives over time.

On view August 1 – September 20, 2025
Exhibition Opening: Friday, August 1, 2025 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm
​Virtual Panel Discussion: Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 1:00 pm

​Link to attend: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85359122568

More information can be found at 108contemporary.org

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108|Contemporary | 

The Hopper Prize is now accepting entries for Fall 2025 artist grants.

For this open call, they have increased grant amounts to $4,500.

They will be providing 6 grants totaling $13,000 USD.

2 artists will each receive $4,500 and 4 artists will each receive $1,000.

This is an open call, all media eligible.

This open call provides you with a direct path to get your work in front of an international community of curators, artists, gallerists, and arts administrators.

In addition to grants, 30 artists will be selected for a shortlist. Additional exposure is available via their online Journal as well as Instagram feed, currently reaching an audience over 150k.

Deadline: November 11, 2025

Submit your work at https://hopperprize.org

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The Hopper Prize

The OSU Museum of Art proudly presents the 2025 Cimarron National Works on Paper, a juried exhibition highlighting 123 works by 95 artists from 36 states.

Founded in 1987, the Oklahoma State University’s Cimarron National Works on Paper juried exhibition, has been held biennially in the Department of Art, Graphic Design, and Art History’s Gardiner Gallery of Art from 1987 to 1995, with resurgences in 2019, 2021.

2025 marks the first year the exhibition will be hosted by the Oklahoma State University Museum of Art. The Cimarron National Works on Paper is a testament to the history of printmaking at OSU, our current educational initiatives, and the diverse holdings of works on paper in the OSU Museum of Art’s collection.

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

Uncanny Art House is currently accepting submissions for this exhibition until October 30th. Step inside the surreal world of David Lynch at In Dreams: A David Lynch Tribute, opening January 9, 2026, during Norman’s 2nd Friday Art Walk. Running through March 1, this immersive exhibition transforms the gallery into a Lynchian dreamscape with interactive rooms, looping highway projections, and a Black Lodge installation with zigzag floors and red curtains.

Visitors will explore themes of duality, voyeurism, and uncanny Americana through painting, sculpture, photography, video, and installation art. Special programs will include a screening of David Lynch: The Art Life, a meditative event for Lynch’s birthday, and more during this special two month long exhibition.

Artists are invited to submit works that reflect Lynchian themes: voyeurism, doppelgängers, Americana with a dark undercurrent, surreal encounters, and the strangeness within the ordinary. Works may be directly inspired by Lynch’s films and artwork, or they may channel the uncanny spirit of his style.

All mediums are welcome, including painting, photography, sculpture, installation, video, digital art, and mixed media.

This application is free and open to the public.

ABOUT UNCANNY ART HOUSE

Uncanny Art House is an independent, artist-run gallery and creative space dedicated to fostering collaboration, supporting local artists, and promoting the visual arts. Located in the heart of Norman, Oklahoma, Uncanny Art House is a hub for creativity, community, and innovation.

For more information, follow us on Facebook or Instagram and stay updated on all our events and exhibitions.

Apply

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

The OSU Museum of Art presents step across this line, an exhibition that explores how borders shape lives, identities, and histories. Through photography, video, printmaking, and painting, artists in this exhibition respond to the physical, political, and emotional experiences of migration. "step across this line" encourages viewers to reflect on their relationship to borders. It invites you to step across the line and be transformed.

ON VIEW | September 2 - November 8, 2025
RECEPTION | September 4, 2025, 5-6:30 PM

Learn more at https://museum.okstate.edu/art/step-across-this-line.html

Funding for the 2025/26 exhibitions and programs is provided by Marilynn and Carl Thoma, Lou Watkins, and the OSU Museum of Art Advocates.

ARTWORK | Margaret Bourke-White, (American, 1904-1971), India: Pakistan Refugees, 1947 (printed ca. 1967), silver gelatin print, 8 1/2 x 10 inches. OSU Museum of Art, gift of Robert Flynn Johnson, 2018.014.001.

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

Modella Art Gallery has an open call for exhibition proposals for 2026 through October 3, 2025.

Group exhibitions only

Proposals must show a cohesive body of work; ready to install/hang with appropriate hardware

Submit 6 representative images of the work with dimensions and medium used as well as artist resume and artist statement regarding the work in MS Word format for each artist.

Apply

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Modella Art Gallery | 721 S Main St, Stillwater, OK 74074

As summer shifts to fall, 1515 Lincoln Gallery is delighted to present New Arrivals at 1515, a special exhibition opening on Thursday, September 4, and running through Saturday, October 11, 2025. The exhibition will showcase outstanding works by the gallery’s newly consigned artists alongside beautiful secondary market pieces recently acquired.

Visitors will encounter a diverse collection of two- and three-dimensional works, from timeless 19th- and 20th-century landscapes to large-scale contemporary abstract color field paintings. This exhibition seeks to inspire and engage audiences with new perspectives, inviting them to experience these newly discovered images and scenes for the very first time.

In addition to the opening night celebration, the gallery will host an Artists Talk on Saturday, September 6, from 1 to 2 p.m., featuring several of the participating artists in a panel discussion.

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

As summer shifts to fall, 1515 Lincoln Gallery is delighted to present New Arrivals at 1515, a special exhibition opening on Thursday, September 4, and running through Saturday, October 11, 2025. The exhibition will showcase outstanding works by the gallery’s newly consigned artists alongside beautiful secondary market pieces recently acquired.

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

Award-winning artists and THRIVE alumni, Isa Rodriguez and Dylan Cale Jones, will help you change your habits, find collaborators, avoid burnout, and enjoy creating again. This class brings together a community of brilliant, weird, funny, insightful artists who will support you through the highs and lows of building a creative practice that fits YOU.

What is Practice Practice?
Practice Practice is a community-based project that helps creative people build balanced, resilient practices so that they can keep making their art. The project was co-founded by artist/educators Isa Rodriguez and Dylan Cale Jones, and has received grants from The Andy Warhol Foundation and OVAC. They are inaugural Artists in Residence at Studio School in 2025.

Class Dates
10:30-12:30 p.m., Saturdays, Oct. 4 -Nov. 22

Enroll

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Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center: Studio School | 11 NW 11th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73103

Entangled Voices, an exhibition of the fiber practices of OVAC Members Irmgard Geul and Darci Lenker showing at The Depot in Norman.

The opening reception is September 12th, 2025 during Norman's Second Friday Art Walk from 6-9pm.

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The Depot | 200 S Jones Ave, Norman, OK 73069

Pieces + Patterns: Modern Oklahoma Textiles explores the works of 15 contemporary Oklahoma textile artists and showcases their ability to transform quilting and textile traditions into vibrant, contemporary expressions of identity, place, and history.

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Oklahoma Hall of Fame | Gaylord-Pickens Museum | 1400 Classen Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73106

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-Temoshok, at ariana@ovac-ok.org

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-Temoshok, at ariana@ovac-ok.org or call (405) 879-2400 Ex. 5.

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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-Temoshok, at ariana@ovac-ok.org

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-Temoshok, at ariana@ovac-ok.org

Reserve your Grants for Artists Office Hours time slot to receive free, individualized guidance on the Grants for Artists application process from OVAC's Administrative and Artist Relations Manager, Ariana Weir-Temoshok, just in time for the October grant deadline! Slots are available September 16–18, 2025 in 30-minute increments from 9am to 4pm. In-Person and remote options are both available.

Reserve Your Slot Today!
For assistance filling out the form, contact Ariana Weir-Temoshok, at Ariana@Ovac-Ok.Org or (405) 879-2400 Ex. 5

About Grants for Artists:
Grants for Artists help individual Oklahoma artists create visual art for public presentation, develop their professional practices, and lead community projects. Grants are open to artists working in visual-based mediums, curation, and art writing. The grants committee supports the mission of OVAC and scores submissions based on the merit of each application according to the pertinent grant category and its associated criteria.

Grants for Artists Timeline:
September 16–18, 2025 - Office Hours by Appointment with Ariana Weir-Temoshok
October 15, 2025 - Fall Application Deadline

January 15, 2025 - Winter Application Deadline
March 15, 2025 - Spring Application Deadline

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Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC)

Join us for ArtNow, Oklahoma Contemporary’s signature biennial fundraising event and celebration marking the opening night of the exhibition ArtNow 2025: Materials and Boundaries. The exhibition explores identity, place and experimentation through boundary-pushing practices and material innovation, offering a fresh and nuanced vision of contemporary Oklahoma. Enjoy an unforgettable evening of bold fashion, immersive art, curated cocktails and live music while supporting Oklahoma Contemporary's mission of accessible art for all.

For more information: 405-951-0000, okcontemp.org/artnowparty

Purchase tickets here: https://okcontemp.ticketapp.org/portal/product/58

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

Help the Schmancy Pantsers solve an all-new murder!

Featuring Olivia Lycan, Alyssa Skaggs, Jessi Kyle, Cam Hunter and Wampus Reynolds plus sketches by special guest writer Heath Huffman!

Wear your schmanciest duds for a chance to win a fabulous prize!

Are you #BearPilled?
The mystery begins at 7pm!
Tickets just $5 at the door

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OK Cider Co. | 705 W Sheridan AveOklahoma City, OK, 73102

Join us Sunday, September 21 from 6 to 9pm for Uncanny Art Hang, our monthly creative co-working night at Uncanny Art House.

This gathering is open to artists of all levels and disciplines who want to spend time making, brainstorming, or simply being in the company of fellow creatives. Whether you’re starting something new, wrapping up a project, or just need a change of scenery, this is a welcoming space to reconnect with your practice and your community.

Bring your own materials, whether that’s a laptop, sketchpad, embroidery hoop, or something else entirely, or come ready to explore. We’ll have a few basic supplies on hand for spontaneous doodling, plus light snacks to keep you fueled while you work. All are welcome.

What to Expect:
6:00 PM – Doors Open: Get settled, grab a drink, and meet other creators.
6:30 PM – Open Coworking: Dive into your projects, ask for feedback, or simply enjoy the creative vibes.
9:00 PM – Wrap-Up: Share final thoughts and new connections.

ABOUT UNCANNY ART HOUSE
Uncanny Art House is an independent, artist-run gallery and creative space dedicated to fostering collaboration, supporting local artists, and promoting the visual arts. Located in the heart of Norman, Oklahoma, Uncanny Art House is a hub for creativity, community, and innovation.

For more information, follow us on Facebook or Instagram and stay updated on all our events and exhibitions.

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

Meet the artists behind the art exhibition, Pieces + Patterns: Modern Oklahoma Textiles, at the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Enjoy light refreshments as you learn more about their ability to transform quilting and textile traditions into vibrant, contemporary expressions of identity, place, and history. Let us know you’re coming via our Facebook event.

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Oklahoma Hall of Fame | Gaylord-Pickens Museum | 1400 Classen Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73106

Join Factory Obscura and The Floating Bookshop for Pretty Quiet Book Club, where you can read, wander, and reflect inside the vibrant world of PARTY! Bring a book you're currently reading or browse a curated selection from The Floating Bookshop, who will be popping up with literary treasures.

Find your cozy corner, dive into your book, and enjoy the stillness in the midst of the magic.

Ages 12+ only, please.

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Join us Friday, September 26 from 6 to 8pm for our monthly 4th Friday Film Screening at Uncanny Art House. Each month we showcase independent films, documentaries, and creative cinema that spark conversation and celebrate the art of filmmaking.

This screening is free and open to the public. Come enjoy a thoughtful night of film in the heart of downtown Norman.

ABOUT UNCANNY ART HOUSE
Uncanny Art House is an independent, artist-run gallery and creative space dedicated to fostering collaboration, supporting local artists, and promoting the visual arts. Located in the heart of Norman, Oklahoma, Uncanny Art House is a hub for creativity, community, and innovation.

For more information, follow us on Facebook or Instagram and stay updated on all our events and exhibitions.

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

Factory Obscura's next Future of Sound Session is on Friday, September 26th at 8pm, featuring one-night only creative collaborations. This performance series pairs musicians with artists of other disciplines to create a completely unique live show - one you'll only see at Factory Obscura!

On 9/26 we'll feature:
Math rock from Speak, Memory in collaboration with illustrator and comic book artist REGULARCANDY.

Jazz rock from Pluto Rouge in collaboration with mixed media painter Shuna Hoag.

Leonardo’s Children’s Museum invites the community to journey back in time for an evening of revelry, elegance, and imagination at The MasterFeast, a Renaissance-themed fundraiser event taking place on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the museum. Tickets are now on sale for what promises to be one of the most creative events of the season.

Guests will enjoy a progressive dinner throughout the museum, with five themed food and drink stations—The Great Hall, The Artisans’ Guild, The Tavern, The Wizard’s Tower (VIP lounge), and The Sweet Alchemy. Attendees will also experience live music by the Oklahoma Baroque Orchestra’s Tavern & Trills Consort, immersive performances, the “Adventure Quest” a D&D inspired scavenger hunt, and a silent auction with enchanting items and art.

Proceeds from The MasterFeast support Leonardo’s hands-on exhibits, educational programs, and mission to inspire curiosity through art and science for all children in Northwest Oklahoma.

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Leonardo's Children's Museum & Adventure Quest | 200 E. Maple Enid, OK, 73701